Who We Serve

Mom and daugher in the family's laundry rroom

Supporting Stability

Approximately 1,960 households or 3,380 people in Mesa County rely on rental assistance and the supportive services provided through the Grand Junction Housing Authority (GJHA). Over half of GJHA clients have lower incomes and face significant risk factors including a lack of employment or job-skills training, physical or mental health challenges, substance abuse and/or a criminal history. Often one event—a health incident, job loss—can put their housing at immediate risk.

Empowering Vulnerable Populations

Since its founding in 2008, Doors 2 Success has helped the vulnerable populations served by GJHA enhance their housing stability, self-sufficiency, and overall wellness. In 2022, Doors 2 Success served 1,592 individuals (including 550 children), ranging in age from infants to over 90 years old. The racial demographics of clients are generally reflective of the diversity of Mesa County, with Doors 2 Success serving slightly higher proportions of Hispanic and other communities. 2.5% adults served self-report as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer.

The vast majority of people living in GJHA homes have household incomes at or below 50% of Area Median Income (AMI). By way of comparison, the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, which provides cash assistance to very poor families, uses 185% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL) as the eligibility maximum.

A 2022 analysis of GJHA residents and voucher holders indicates that:

89%

of residents and 95% of voucher holders have household incomes at or below 50% of AMI

100%

of families served have household incomes at a below 50% of AMI and are often led by a single, female head of household

27%

of families are enrolled in TANF and nearly two-thirds are homeless or at risk of homelessness

Illustration of financial aid in housing

The average monthly income for a family of four is $3,425 (50% of AMI) and an average rent payment (2022) for a three-bedroom house or apartment in Mesa County is $1,667 —which means roughly 49% of available funds each month is going to housing alone.

Covering other basic costs such as utilities, groceries, and transportation becomes a real challenge, let alone for other expenses such as health care, education, clothing, and child care. Through lower cost housing options and a variety of supportive services, clients are more able to address and sustain their entire budget, which increases stability, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being.

Equal Housing Opportunity

The Grand Junction Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, family status, age, religion or disability, in compliance with the Fair Housing Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

The Grand Junction Housing Authority utilizes Relay Colorado - a telecommunications relay service which provides full telephone accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing clients. If you are deaf or hard of hearing please call 1-800-659-2656 if using a TTY (teletypewriter). If using a ASCII Computer interface please call 1-800-659-4656. Hearing users please call 1-800-659-3656. There is no charge for this service.