Hotel Vouchers for Homeless in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs is the second largest city in Colorado and home to five major military installations — Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, and the Air Force Academy. That military presence shapes the city’s homeless population in a specific way: Colorado Springs has a significantly higher proportion of veteran homelessness than most comparable cities, and its homeless services system reflects that, with stronger veteran-specific infrastructure than you’d expect from a city this size.

Approximately 800 people experience homelessness on any given night in El Paso County. The downtown core — particularly the corridor along Bijou Street and Nevada Avenue — concentrates the most visible homeless population and the highest density of services. The city’s rapid growth over the past decade has driven housing costs sharply higher while wages for service industry and entry-level workers have not kept pace, creating a growing working-poor homeless population alongside the chronically homeless.

This page covers Colorado Springs and El Paso County. For statewide Colorado programs, see our Colorado hotel vouchers for homeless page.

Need a hotel voucher in Colorado Springs tonight? Call 211 — available 24 hours in El Paso County. Springs Rescue Mission at 719-632-1822 accepts walk-ins 24 hours. Veterans call 877-424-3838 — this city’s veteran resources are among the strongest in Colorado.

Provider Quick-Reference Table

Springs Rescue Mission — The 24-Hour Anchor

Springs Rescue Mission is Colorado Springs’ largest and most accessible emergency shelter — a 24-hour, low-barrier facility that serves as the primary entry point to the city’s homeless services system.

• Phone: 719-632-1822
• Address: 5 W Las Vegas St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
• Website: springsrescuemission.org
• Intake: 24 hours, 365 days
• Who they serve: Men, women, and families in separate facilities
• Note: Staff maintain real-time knowledge of which organizations have motel voucher funds available — the best first call in the city alongside 211

Who Provides Hotel Vouchers in Colorado Springs

Salvation Army of Colorado Springs

Emergency housing assistance including hotel vouchers for individuals and families.

• Phone: 719-636-3891
• Address: 908 E Moreno Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Catholic Charities of Central Colorado

Emergency assistance including housing help regardless of faith background.

• Phone: 719-578-0152
• Website: ccharitiescc.org
• Who they serve: Individuals and families; strong programs for working poor

Marian House Soup Kitchen

Day services, meals, and emergency referrals — a key hub for real-time information on which funds are available.

• Phone: 719-633-4663
• Address: 14 W Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
• Note: Staff here know the daily landscape of available hotel voucher funds

El Paso County Department of Social Services

Administers Colorado Works (TANF) emergency housing funds for eligible families.

• Phone: 719-444-5000
• Website: elpasoco.com/human-services

City of Colorado Springs — Human Services

City-administered emergency assistance programs.

• Phone: 719-385-5908

Colorado-Specific Programs That Apply in Colorado Springs

Colorado Works (TANF) Emergency Assistance

Colorado’s TANF program — Colorado Works — can authorize emergency hotel placements for eligible families with children through El Paso County DSS.

How to access: Call El Paso County DSS at 719-444-5000 and ask specifically about Colorado Works emergency housing authorization. Bring ID, proof of children, and any income documentation.

Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado)

Colorado has expanded Medicaid — Health First Colorado covers most adults 19–64 at or below 138% FPL. Apply at coloradopeak.com or call 1-800-221-3943. Health First Colorado covers healthcare, mental health, and substance use treatment — all critical for housing stability.

Colorado Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP)

Colorado distributes state and federal ESG funds through local organizations. El Paso County receives EHAP funds administered through the Pikes Peak Continuum of Care — these flow to organizations like Springs Rescue Mission and Catholic Charities for rapid rehousing and hotel placements.

Veterans in Colorado Springs — Priority Resources

Colorado Springs’ military concentration means veteran homelessness programs here are unusually well-resourced. If you are a veteran, this is the most important section.

VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System — Colorado Springs CBOC

• Phone: 719-327-5660
• Address: 1785 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
• Provides HUD-VASH vouchers, SSVF rapid rehousing, and case management for homeless veterans

Volunteers of America Colorado — Veterans Programs

• Phone: 719-636-0902
• Website: voacolorado.org
• Operates veteran-specific transitional housing and emergency assistance in Colorado Springs

Home Front Cares

• Phone: 719-633-4122
• Website: thehomefrontcares.org
• Specifically serves military families and veterans connected to Fort Carson and the local installations — a resource unique to Colorado Springs

Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity — Veterans Build

• Phone: 719-632-5631
• Long-term home ownership pathway for veterans — not immediate crisis, but worth knowing for transitional planning

Veterans call 877-424-3838 first — Colorado Springs’ military concentration means the VA CBOC here has more frequent HUD-VASH turnover than most CBOCs.

Programs for Specific Populations

Families With Children

The Place — youth and family emergency services

• Phone: 719-632-4965
• Website: theplacecs.org
• Who they serve: Youth ages 12–22 and families in crisis

TESSA (DV survivors — women and children)

• Crisis line: 719-633-3819 (24 hours)
• Website: tessacs.org
• Note: One of the larger DV organizations in Southern Colorado

El Paso County DSS at 719-444-5000 is the government pathway to Colorado Works emergency hotel authorization for qualifying families.

People With Mental Illness or Substance Use Disorders

Colorado Springs has a well-developed behavioral health-integrated homeless services network.

Diversus Health — behavioral health and housing integration

• Phone: 719-572-6100
• Website: diversushealth.org

Cedar Springs Hospital — Crisis Stabilization Unit

• Phone: 719-633-4114 (24-hour crisis line)

Youth (Ages 18–24)

The Place (above) serves youth through age 22 including young adults experiencing homelessness for the first time.

TGTHR (formerly Attention Homes) — Colorado Springs

• Phone: 720-891-5100
• Website: tgthr.org

Pikes Peak Continuum of Care — How Coordinated Entry Works

The Pikes Peak Continuum of Care at 719-389-0759 coordinates all housing resources across El Paso County. Coordinated entry is accessed through 211 or directly through the CoC — a vulnerability assessment determines your priority for rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and Section 8 placement.

Getting into coordinated entry on Day 1 of any placement is the single most important step toward long-term housing. Don’t wait until your motel placement is ending — enter the system immediately.

What to Do Once You Have a Placement

Apply for Colorado SNAP at coloradopeak.com or call 1-800-536-5298. Zero income qualifies you for the maximum food assistance benefits and expedited 7-day processing.

Apply for Health First Colorado (Medicaid) at the same portal — healthcare, mental health, and substance use treatment covered.

Enter Pikes Peak CoC coordinated entry through 211 or the CoC at 719-389-0759 on Day 1. This is your pathway to rapid rehousing and rent relief programs.

Apply for Section 8. Colorado Springs Housing Authority (CSHA): 719-448-2080. CSHA waitlists are long — also explore other housing voucher options. Understanding how the Section 8 voucher process works from application through lease-up prevents errors that cost people their place in line.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a free hotel voucher for homeless in Colorado Springs?

Call 211 first — available 24 hours in El Paso County. Walk in to Springs Rescue Mission at 5 W Las Vegas St (719-632-1822, 24 hours) — staff there know which organizations have motel voucher funds available today. The Salvation Army at 719-636-3891 and Catholic Charities at 719-578-0152 also maintain emergency housing funds. Call before 10 AM — funds run out by afternoon.

Why does Colorado Springs have such strong veteran homeless resources?

Colorado Springs is home to five major military installations — Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base, Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, and the Air Force Academy. This concentration means a disproportionately large veteran population and, as a result, better-funded veteran homeless programs than most cities of similar size. The VA CBOC at 719-327-5660 and organizations like Volunteers of America Colorado (719-636-0902) and Home Front Cares (719-633-4122) provide veteran-specific resources unavailable most elsewhere.

What is Springs Rescue Mission?

Springs Rescue Mission at 719-632-1822 is Colorado Springs’ largest 24-hour, low-barrier emergency shelter at 5 W Las Vegas St. It serves men, women, and families in separate facilities, operates around the clock without a sobriety requirement, and staff there maintain current knowledge of motel voucher availability across the city. It is the most important first contact for anyone new to Colorado Springs’ homeless services system.

Are there hotel vouchers for homeless families in Colorado Springs?

Yes. Call El Paso County DSS at 719-444-5000 and ask specifically about Colorado Works TANF emergency hotel authorization for your family. The Salvation Army at 719-636-3891 and Catholic Charities at 719-578-0152 both serve families. TESSA at 719-633-3819 (24 hours) serves women and children fleeing domestic violence. The Place at 719-632-4965 serves families and youth in crisis.

Are there hotel vouchers for homeless veterans in Colorado Springs?

Yes — and this city’s veteran resources are unusually strong. Call 877-424-3838 rather than general 211 lines. The VA Eastern Colorado CBOC at 719-327-5660 provides HUD-VASH vouchers and SSVF rapid rehousing. Volunteers of America Colorado at 719-636-0902 operates veteran-specific transitional housing. Home Front Cares at 719-633-4122 specifically serves military families and Fort Carson-connected veterans.

What is Health First Colorado?

Health First Colorado is Colorado’s Medicaid program — it covers healthcare, behavioral health, and substance use treatment for eligible low-income residents. Colorado expanded Medicaid, meaning most adults 19–64 at or below 138% FPL qualify. Apply at coloradopeak.com or call 1-800-221-3943. You don’t need a permanent address — use a shelter or General Delivery address.

What is the Pikes Peak Continuum of Care?

The Pikes Peak Continuum of Care at 719-389-0759 coordinates all emergency shelter, rapid rehousing, and permanent supportive housing across El Paso County. Getting into its coordinated entry system — through 211 or directly — determines your priority for all housing resources beyond emergency shelter. Enter on Day 1 of any shelter or motel placement.

How long do hotel vouchers last in Colorado Springs?

Most Colorado Springs motel placements last 1–7 nights, with possible extensions through Pikes Peak CoC coordinated entry for people actively pursuing housing. Springs Rescue Mission and Catholic Charities may authorize slightly longer placements for families. Enter coordinated entry on Day 1 and simultaneously apply for SNAP and Health First Colorado at coloradopeak.com — stable benefits accelerate every step that follows.