Additional programs offered through the Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs are operated in conjunction with the Housing Assistance Programs. These include Family Self-Sufficiency, Homeownership, and the Golden Circle Nutrition Program.

Family Self-Sufficiency

The Family Self-Sufficiency program provides an opportunity for participants to complete a college degree, become employed in their field of study, and to realize the ultimate American Dream – that of becoming homeowners. Any rent increases that the household would have paid for the five years during the household’s participation in the program is placed in an escrow account to be paid at the completion of the program. The money may be used in any way. Several participants have used it with our Homeownership program and now own their own home! For more information contact the Housing Authority.

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Homeownership

***THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS IS NOT TAKING ANY NEW APPLICATIONS FOR ITS FIRST TIME HOME BUYER DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THERE IS NO WAITING LIST. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL JUDY AT 387-6714.***

When there are funds available, The Housing Authority offers a homeownership program in the form of a down payment assistance loan for first time homebuyers who are low-income. To be eligible, households of more than a single person (single households are reviewed case by case), must not have owned a home for three years, have an income of 80 percent or less than median income for El Paso County adjusted for family size (see program information link below), and meet a lender’s usual standards for providing a mortgage, (i.e., stable income for two years from the same source, good credit, few debts, etc.) Households should have an annual income of at least $24,000.

First time homebuyers program information

First time homebuyers workshop information

First time homebuyers new loan procedures

Primero compradores de vivienda de tiempo programan informacion

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Golden Circle Nutrition Program

September's Menu

The Golden Circle Nutrition Program offers low-cost nutritious lunches to persons 60 years old and older, a resident in a Housing Authority owned senior building, or the spouse of a person 60 years old or older at 24 sites located throughout El Paso and Teller Counties, and include senior apartments, houses of worship, and community centers which serve senior citizens.

The suggested donation by eligible participants is $2.00 per meal Monday to Saturday, and $2.00 per meal on Sunday. Guest fees for non-eligible diners are $4.50 for adults and $1.75 for minors under twelve years of age. Meals are served Monday through Friday at most sites and on Saturday and Sundays at the Acacia Park Apartments.  There are no reservations required at the Acacia and Colorado Springs Senior Center.

The meals are offered to meet the ongoing need for nutrition among the elderly. A principle goal of the program is to serve as a resource to assist elderly families to maintain their independence for as long as possible. To that end, a variety of menus are prepared to assist seniors with their special dietary needs including low cholesterol, sodium restricted, and caloric restricted/diabetic meals. All of the meals, including the standard menu are prepared and served with the assistance of a registered dietitian. The special meals are available with a physician’s prescription and consultation with the dietitian. These meals are prepared at the commercial kitchen located in the Acacia Park Apartments.

Golden Circle Nutrition Program Meal Sites and Additional Information

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