Welcome to theCity of AuroraColorado

Resources for service organizations are at the bottom of this page. 

Everyone deserves a safe, warm place to sleep. The city of Aurora is committed to preventing and ending homelessness by connecting those without shelter to resources, support, and services to help them regain stability and improve their well-being. While health and human services typically fall to county governments (Aurora sits in three counties), the Aurora City Council has designated significant resources to support programs and partnerships with communities and nonprofits to assist those experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness.

Current state of homelessness in Aurora  

• According to the 2025 Point-in-Time Count Survey from the Metro Denver Homelessness Initiative, there are 626 people experiencing homelessness in Aurora. 

• Currently, there are 130-150 shelter beds available on any given night (not including beds for abated individuals).

• The city is also 7,500-8,500 affordable housing units short; learn how the city is addressing affordable housing.

Homeless Assistance 

The city is not a direct service provider, but it funds community agencies that provide direct services to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Aurora Regional Navigation Campus

The city is working on establishing a regional navigation campus to support those experiencing homelessness and provide homeless prevention services. Learn more about this project at EngageAurora.org/NavigationCampus. 

Aurora Outreach Team 

The Aurora Outreach Team is a dedicated support unit, not an enforcement entity. Their mission is to engage with individuals who are camping or living in vehicles or RVs, connecting them with vital community services. Comprised of trained professionals with extensive experience in homelessness outreach, the team provides direct assistance through daily engagement efforts. New clients are enrolled exclusively during these outreach activities. Individuals already receiving services should contact their case manager directly. Due to high call volumes, the team is unable to accept external referrals at this time. For additional resources, visit the Aurora Day Resource Center, 13387 E. 19th Place, for referrals and support. 

County Human Services  

Counties, as the lead health and human services agencies at the local level, also assist those experiencing homelessness. Follow the links to learn more about the programs available by county. 

• Adams County

• Arapahoe County

• Douglas County

Built for Zero Initiative 

The city of Aurora is one of nine sub-region partners in the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative participating in Built for Zero, an initiative led by Community Solutions to help reduce homelessness among veterans in the city.

Housing Programs

The city supports residents with various housing programs to help keep them in their homes. For a list of programs, visit AuroraGov.org/Housing. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Resources for Service Agencies 

• Department of Housing (DOH) Emergency Solutions Grants

• Proposition 123 Implementation 

Aurora seeks proposals for homeless services

City to host informational session for interested organizations

The city of Aurora is accepting proposals from 9 a.m. on Sept. 1 through noon on Oct. 1 from organizations, such as nonprofits, faith-based organizations and public agencies, with specific skills in providing homeless and homeless-related services such as homelessness prevention, emergency shelter, case management, rapid rehousing, housing navigation, behavioral health services, among other categories.

Once open, the description and online application can be found through the city's Neighborly portal. If organizations need special accommodation to apply, please email [email protected].

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Funding for these services come from local marijuana tax revenues, federal HOME Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), federal Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and local Public Safety Assistance funds.

A virtual applicant informational session is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26. Please email [email protected] if your organization is interested in attending or has any questions.