Denver studying ‘social housing’ model to increase affordable housing…

DENVER — The City of Denver is studying the potential of a housing program that would decide a resident’s rent based on a percentage of their income rather than setting an income requirement.

Housing programs in Denver have helped numerous people get into homes, including Central Park homeowner David Kugler. He was able to purchase his home with help through the Department of Housing Stability’s (HOST) Affordable Home Ownership Program. The program provides housing opportunities to low to…