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Resident urges Thornton to create short-term rental assistance as county funds run out
Summary
A Thornton landlord and social services worker told council that Adams County's rental and mortgage assistance reserves are exhausted and urged a city-level stopgap to prevent homelessness; council asked staff to consider options and to coordinate with county resources.
During audience participation, Thornton resident and landlord Kimberly Stack urged the city to consider a temporary stopgap rental-assistance program after county funds ran out.
"Our city has relied on our safety net for years and without it these people will lose their homes," Stack said, describing how Thornton ZIP codes account for a disproportionate share of eviction filings in the county. She told council that short-term help – including rental assistance and down-payment support – could prevent families from becoming homeless while a sustainable program is rebuilt.
Stack said changes in federal budget rules starting July 1 will further stress supports and urged the city to act to bridge the gap while long-term solutions are developed. Council members thanked her and noted that staff and regional partners are already working on homelessness prevention and eviction-prevention programs.
Council directed staff to consider program options and to report back on feasibility, funding sources and timelines.
Next steps: city staff to evaluate stopgap options and funding and return to council with recommendations.
