Churches That Help with Rent Colorado Springs

In Colorado Springs, various faith-based organizations, churches, and religious networks offer direct financial assistance for rent payments to prevent eviction and housing instability. Since funds at individual parishes fluctuate rapidly, most local churches pool their resources into broader networks or specialized ministries to manage requests for rental assistance.

Major Faith-Based Churches that help with Rent in Colorado

Catholic Charities of Central Colorado

Catholic Charities of Central Colorado no longer has large-scale ERAP (Emergency Rental Assistance Program) funding available. Instead, they offer limited, highly specific rental assistance—exclusively through their Homeless Resolution Program—to prevent imminent evictions. Because funds are very limited, you must meet strict eligibility requirements to receive aid.

How to apply for assistance

Check current information: Visit the Catholic Charities rental and utility assistance webpage to verify whether their email application portal is open or temporarily suspended due to budget constraints.

Submit your request: If the portal is open, email their intake department directly with your full name, contact information, and clear copies of your lease agreement and eviction notice.

In-person or phone assistance: You may visit the main office in Colorado Springs (located at 228 North Cascade Ave) or call 719-636-2345 for initial guidance.

Mercy’s Gate

Mercy’s Gate offers limited emergency assistance for rent and mortgage payments, up to $400 per household. Because demand far exceeds available funds, they use a random lottery system rather than a traditional application process.

How the appointment lottery works

To secure an appointment and receive financial aid, you must attend an intake session in person and be selected in the lottery. Arriving early provides no advantage, but you must be inside the building before the session begins to participate in the lottery.

When to attend: Housing and rental assistance is offered exclusively on Mondays (doors open at 4:00 p.m.) and during the session held on the first Saturday of each month. Location: 4360 Montebello Drive, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80918.

The Drawing: A random drawing is held right at the start of the session. The number of names selected depends directly on available funds and the number of volunteers present that day. If your name is drawn, your appointment will take place that same afternoon (plan to stay for approximately one hour). If your name is not drawn, you will need to return on another Monday to try again.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

The St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVdP) in Colorado Springs provides local financial assistance for rent, utilities, and emergencies through local parish “conferences.” Instead of operating from a centralized application office, funds are managed directly by volunteer teams assigned to specific geographic areas.

How to contact your local SVdP conference

Since assistance depends strictly on where you live, you must locate and call the specific phone line serving your neighborhood. Leave a detailed voicemail with your full name, phone number, zip code, and a brief summary of your housing crisis.

Downtown Colorado Springs

St. Mary’s Cathedral: Call 719-473-4633 (ext. 110). Serves the downtown area; can provide assistance with rent, utilities, food, or limited emergency housing, provided you already have an approved permanent lease agreement.

North & Northeast Colorado Springs (Zip codes 80907, 80915, 80917)

Holy Apostles Catholic Church: Call 719-484-8739. They administer local rent and utility grants specifically targeting these three zip codes.

Northwest / North-Central Colorado Springs

St. Patrick Catholic Church: Call 719-888-9719. Focuses on cases involving imminent utility shut-offs and emergency rent assistance for adjacent northern neighborhoods.

Falcon / Eastern El Paso County

St. Benedict Catholic Church: Call 719-495-1426. Manages emergency rent and utility assistance and operates a neighborhood food pantry.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army in Colorado Springs operates direct rent assistance, emergency shelter, and utility assistance programs from separate facilities. Because financial assistance funds become available and are depleted quickly based on the availability of state and private grants, housing assistance requests are handled strictly by appointment.

Emergency Rent Assistance

Assistance for past-due rent and security deposits is coordinated through the centralized Intermountain Connection Center. They do not accept walk-in requests for financial assistance.

How to apply: You must call The Salvation Army Colorado Springs Corps Office at 719-636-3891 to request a case management appointment. Alternatively, you can email theconnectioncenter@usw.salvationarmy.org to request an initial assessment.

Required documents: If you secure an intake appointment, you must present photo identification (federal or state), Social Security cards for adults, birth certificates for all children, proof of all household income, a signed legal lease agreement, and a formal rent collection notice from the landlord.

Emergency Utility Assistance (Project COPE)

The Salvation Army facility on Yuma Street is a primary intake center for Project COPE, which assists with utility disconnection notices in El Paso County.

Hours: Utility assistance services are available Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements: You must bring your Colorado Springs Utilities disconnection notice or a recent bill showing a critically overdue balance, along with your ID and proof of income.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs offers limited emergency rent assistance (evaluated on a case-by-case basis) and operates an active community food pantry. Unlike large non-profit networks, their financial aid system relies entirely on flexible parish funds, subject to budget availability. They prioritize low-income families and households with children experiencing sudden financial crises.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Since their charitable assistance budget varies from month to month, you must call to verify fund availability before attempting to request help.

Specific focus: While they evaluate various situations, priority for direct rent vouchers or partial payments is often given to households with children aged 18 or younger.

How to contact them: Call the church’s main office at 719-596-0661 or 719-596-4387. Ask specifically for the ministry leader or the charitable assistance committee responsible for local rent aid.

Requirements: If funds are available, you will be asked for a copy of your signed lease agreement and either an eviction notice or a landlord account record detailing the exact amount owed. Approved funds are paid directly to the landlord, never in cash.

How to apply for church assistance programs in Colorado Springs

Call 2-11 first: Dialing 2-11 connects you directly to the Pikes Peak United Way referral line. They maintain an up-to-date record of which churches have funds available at any given time.

Gather documentation: Churches will ask for a copy of your signed lease agreement, a written record from the landlord or a notice indicating the exact amount owed, as well as proof of income.

Check coverage areas: Programs such as Westside CARES or regional chapters of St. Vincent de Paul serve only families residing within specific zip codes or neighborhood boundaries.