Housing Resources
Denver is a great place to call home with over 300 days of sunshine per year, four distinct seasons, job opportunities, world-class educational opportunities, the most comprehensive system of public parks and recreation facilities in the U.S., and world-renowned cultural facilities. If you are thinking about re-locating to Denver or are already here and want to lay down your roots you will appreciate the resources available on these pages. Here you will find information about buying your home, renting, and emergency housing resources. Denver has worked hard to provide quality affordable housing, economic opportunity and a world-class city for you to call home!
Feature Realtors:
Find your home in the Metro Denver area:
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Relocating:
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
1445 Market Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-534-8500
Fax: 303-534-3200
info@denverchamber.org
www.denverchamber.org
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce has developed a comprehensive relocation guide filled with useful information about neighborhoods, recreation, health care, education and other important considerations for your move. This packet includes the most recent economic profile, demographic data and information, and a map.
Click here to view the guide online:
http://www.yournewcomerguide.com/Denver/moving-to-denver/ or call to have one mailed to you today.
Housing
There are many housing options available in the Metro Denver area and many neighborhoods to choose to live in. While Denver’s housing costs have begun to stabilize after a period of appreciation and the area offers some of the best values of any metropolitan area.
According to the National Association of Realtors, the median sales price of existing single-family homes was $245,400 in 2007, while the national median home price was $217,800. The average rent in Metro Denver in 2007 for all apartments was $797 per month.
Useful links:
Apartment Association of Metro Denver: http://www.aamdhq.org/
Colorado Association of Realtors: http://coloradorealtors.com/index.asp
Live Downtown Denver: www.livedowntowndenver.org
ReColorado, property listings: www.recolorado.com
ReMax, property listings, http://www.remax.com/residential/property_search/index.aspx
Rentals
ColoradoHousingSearch.com provides a listing of available affordable rental opportunities throughout the entire state. Click on the link below to begin your search today!
http://www.coloradohousingsearch.com
Rental Payment and Security Deposit Assistance:
Community Housing Services, Inc. 303-831-1750
Denver Department of Human Services 720-944-3666
Denver Housing Authority --for information about Section 8 rental subsidy programs, call 720-932-3030.
Additional Resources:
Denver City and County Office of Economic Development
Webb Municipal Building
201 West Colfax, Department 1005
Denver, CO 80202
720-913-1999
http://www.milehigh.com/housing/housing-resources
The Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) operates to create a local environment that stimulates balanced growth through job creation, business assistance, housing options and neighborhood redevelopment through its four divisions.
Their website offers information on:
- Elderly Housing Assistance
- Tenant & Landlord Issues
- Rental Referrals
- Downpayment & Foreclosure Assistance
- Real Estate Developer Assistance
- Rental Rehabilitation Assistance
- Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance
- Emergency Home Repair
- Insulate and Seal Rebates
Denver’s Road Home
Jamie Van Leeuwen
Project Manager
1200 Federal Boulevard
Denver, Colorado 80204
720-944-2506
Fax: 303-944-3083
jamie.vanleeuwen@denvergov.org
http://www.denversroadhome.org/
Denver’s Road Home is a comprehensive plan about creating opportunity and helping people regain control of their lives by connecting them to housing and other resources. Their website has a comprehensive listing of local resource providers in the areas of housing, mental health, and more at: http://www.denversroadhome.org/homeless.php or by calling 2-1-1 at United Way.
What is going on in Denver this month?
During the month of March, Global Denver observes the National Day of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Pakistan and Tunisia. Additionally, we commemorate the Irish-American Heritage Month. This month the City of Denver offers same great entertainment such as: 48th Annual Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 36th Annual Denver March PowWow, and Wines of South Africa presented by the International Wine Guild. Some great concerts include the Good Fortune Concert, Give Your Heart to Haiti Benefit Concert, and Marcus Tardelli Brazilian Guitar. The month of March also includes notable presentations such as: India- (Past, Present and Future), Doing Business with Japan- An Introduction, and Take Your Innovative Venture to France. There truly is something for everyone this month. For more information please visit our calendar.
View additional Denver events here.
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How to relocate to Denver
Consistently ranked one of the best places to live, Denver is a great place to consider settling down in. With nearly 300 days of sunshine and just miles away from the beautiful Rocky Mountains, Denver offers residents the perfect melody of outdoor bliss and urban excitement. Culture and arts are a particular priority to the city of Denver with a $1.4 billion economic impact. From performing arts centers and companies comparable to those found in New York City, to its exceptional fine arts galleries and museums, Denver is constantly booming with something new and interesting. Ranked as the second most popular destination for college graduates, and the sixth most migrated city in the nation, Denver has hundreds of business and educational opportunities to offer its residents. So make the move to one of the fastest growing cities in America! For more information on either moving yourself or your business to Denver please check out the Living in Denver and Business Resources section of this site.
