Denver, CO • EHA / HOST Program Guide

Denver EHA & Below-Market Apartment Directory

Explore income-restricted luxury units across RiNo, LoDo, Capitol Hill, and Cherry Creek created under Denver’s Expanding Housing Affordability ordinance.

Standard Tier
60%–70% AMI
EHA / HOST Cap
Capped Rent
~$1145/mo
Save ~$1355/mo
1-Person Cap
$53,750
HUD FY2026 Ceiling
Market Average
$2500/mo
$16,260/yr savings

Denver AMI Eligibility Checker

HUD 2026

Enter your gross annual income to see which EHA / HOST AMI tiers and maximum rent caps you unlock in Denver.

Estimated AMI Status: Evaluating...
Max Allowable Monthly Rent (30x Rule): $1,500/mo

Denver EHA / HOST Rent Benchmarks

60%–70% AMI Benchmark
Layout Statutory Rent Market Rate Monthly Savings
Studio ~$950/mo $2500 +$1550/mo
1-Bedroom ~$1020/mo $2875 +$1855/mo
2-Bedroom ~$1225/mo $3500 +$2275/mo

* Rent figures reflect official statutory gross rent limits including tenant utility allowances under Denver Revised Municipal Code Chapter 27, Article VI (Expanding Housing Affordability).

How Below-Market Inclusionary Housing Works in Denver

Under Denver's Expanding Housing Affordability, private developers receiving municipal zoning density bonuses, tax incentives, or transit corridor designations are legally mandated to dedicate a permanent percentage of luxury units at below-market rates.

1
Equal Amenities: EHA / HOST residents enjoy the identical amenities as market-rate tenants: concierge, rooftop pools, fitness centers, and package lockers.
2
Income Corridor (30x Rule): Household gross annual income must be at least 2.5x the annual rent (minimum rent-to-income floor) while remaining strictly under the HUD AMI ceiling.
3
Documentation Compliance: Requires 3 consecutive months of bank statements across all accounts, consecutive pay stubs or 1099s, and a HUD student status affidavit.
Governing Agency: Denver Department of Housing Stability (HOST)
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Official Municipal Application

Denver HOST Affordable Housing Search

The municipal clearinghouse and direct registry for subsidized luxury apartments in Denver. Access official lotteries and open waitlists directly.

Visit EHA / HOST Official Portal
Direct link to Denver Department of Housing Stability (HOST)
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