Welcome to Metro West Housing Solutions!
We are committed to providing high quality, safe, affordable, and sustainable housing and services to thousands of people in metro Denver that earn a range of incomes and embody the community's strengths, culture, and diversity.
We are committed to providing high quality, safe, affordable, and sustainable housing and services to thousands of people in metro Denver that earn a range of incomes and embody the community's strengths, culture, and diversity.
Holiday Closure Notice
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Metro West Housing Solutions will close at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25 and remain closed through the end of the week. We will re-open at 8 a.m. on Monday, November 30
CORONAVIRUS: MWHS continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation. We are dedicated to the well-being of our staff, residents and partners.
Please make sure to check this website for updates in this changing situation. All notices of our operations will be posted here on
our website, Facebook and Twitter.
Currently all MWHS locations and properties are closed to the public until further notice.
Staff will still be able to assist you by phone or email, however we ask that you allow additional response time.
If you would like to speak with someone by phone at one of our properties, phone numbers for our communities
are listed here our on our website: https://www.mwhsolutions.org/apartment-communities.html
We appreciate your patience during this trying time as we implement plans to provide continued services while keeping the health and safety in
mind of both staff and clients. For the most recent information on COVID-19, please refer to https://www.cdc.gov/
Please make sure to check this website for updates in this changing situation. All notices of our operations will be posted here on
our website, Facebook and Twitter.
Currently all MWHS locations and properties are closed to the public until further notice.
Staff will still be able to assist you by phone or email, however we ask that you allow additional response time.
If you would like to speak with someone by phone at one of our properties, phone numbers for our communities
are listed here our on our website: https://www.mwhsolutions.org/apartment-communities.html
We appreciate your patience during this trying time as we implement plans to provide continued services while keeping the health and safety in
mind of both staff and clients. For the most recent information on COVID-19, please refer to https://www.cdc.gov/
Community Resources COVID-19
We have compiled a list of community resources that could be beneficial for our residents and clients during this time.
We’ll continue to update it as we become aware of more resources. You can find the page here.
We’ll continue to update it as we become aware of more resources. You can find the page here.
Gardening Season Comes to a Close
October 6, 2020
Even though we’re still enjoying warmer temperatures, gardening season is winding down at the Community Gardens throughout our communities. It was a great year for our residents’ thriving gardens, and offered much more than just pops of color and produce. Several residents have talked about how grateful they were for the Community Gardens in the midst of all that 2020 has brought with it. We’re so thankful for our amazing Resident Services team for making these thriving gardens possible and giving our residents a bit more peace of mind!
Even though we’re still enjoying warmer temperatures, gardening season is winding down at the Community Gardens throughout our communities. It was a great year for our residents’ thriving gardens, and offered much more than just pops of color and produce. Several residents have talked about how grateful they were for the Community Gardens in the midst of all that 2020 has brought with it. We’re so thankful for our amazing Resident Services team for making these thriving gardens possible and giving our residents a bit more peace of mind!
Project Joy Bomb Comes to Creekside
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September 24, 2020
The artistic group Handsome Little Devils brought their Project Joy Bomb to our Residences at Creekside! Project Joy Bomb is a series of socially-distanced, art-based activations throughout the state of Colorado with a goal of boosting morale, encouraging social mask-wearing, and helping make staying at home a little more enjoyable. Our residents were treated to an Under the Sea themed parade complete with vocal performances, stilt-walkers, and even a giant inflatable dancing squid! Special thank you to 40 West Arts District and West Colfax Community Association for partnering with us and Handsome Little Devils to bring smiles to our residents. 
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Sage Corner Wait Has Re-opened
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September 8, 2020
The Wait List for Sage Corner, our newest affordable apartment community slated to open in November 2020, is currently closed. Sage Corner will consist of 43 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units priced at 30 - 60% AMI and is situated across from beautiful Kendrick Lake Park. Learn more about the our newest community here. |
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2019 Annual Report
August 31, 2020
2019 was Metro West Housing Solutions' 45th year of operation. Check out our Annual Report, celebrating 45 years of excellence and looking ahead to many more!
2019 was Metro West Housing Solutions' 45th year of operation. Check out our Annual Report, celebrating 45 years of excellence and looking ahead to many more!
Indy Street Flats Wins Housing Colorado Eagle Award!
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August 3, 2020
We are thrilled to announce that Indy Street Flats was just honored with Housing Colorado's Eagle Award, recognizing excellence in Colorado's housing community! Read the full press release here. |
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Eiber Village is Leasing!
July 14, 2020
We are excited to share the news that Eiber Village is complete and ready for occupancy! Read the press release and learn more about this beautiful senior community and how to apply HERE!
We are excited to share the news that Eiber Village is complete and ready for occupancy! Read the press release and learn more about this beautiful senior community and how to apply HERE!
Lamar Station Crossing Phase II Awarded Tax Credits
May 14, 2020
We are thrilled to announce that MWHS has been awarded Low Income Housing Tax Credits to build the second phase of Lamar Station Crossing! We are so excited to be able to build on the success of Phase I and add 65 more units of sorely-needed affordable housing to the Lakewood community. Find more information on Lamar Station Crossing in the press release here.
We are thrilled to announce that MWHS has been awarded Low Income Housing Tax Credits to build the second phase of Lamar Station Crossing! We are so excited to be able to build on the success of Phase I and add 65 more units of sorely-needed affordable housing to the Lakewood community. Find more information on Lamar Station Crossing in the press release here.
New No-Contact Drop Box
May 4, 2020
There is now a no-contact drop box at our 575 Union office for all clients, voucher holders, and landlords to safely drop off paperwork and other documents. You can find the drop box on your right just after entering the main doors of the West entrance.
There is now a no-contact drop box at our 575 Union office for all clients, voucher holders, and landlords to safely drop off paperwork and other documents. You can find the drop box on your right just after entering the main doors of the West entrance.
Eiber Village Waitlist is Now Open
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May 1, 2020
The waitlist for Eiber Village is now open. Apply for the waitlist here, or find more information on the flyer here or on the project page. |
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Eiber Village to Provide Affordable Senior Living
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April 17, 2020
We are thrilled to open Eiber Village, our newest senior community in partnership with Everett Court Partners, in just a few short months! This project revitalizes the historic Hospice of St. John and will feature lush community gardens, units with private patios, ample off-street parking, and much more. Find more information here, and continue to check back for updates on Wait List openings. 
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Mobile Food Pantry Update
March 24, 2020
In partnership with Food Bank of the Rockies, MWHS will host a drive-through mobile food pantry Thursday, March 26 at 9 a.m. at Fifty Eight Hundred, located at 5800 West Alameda Avenue in Lakewood.
In partnership with Food Bank of the Rockies, MWHS will host a drive-through mobile food pantry Thursday, March 26 at 9 a.m. at Fifty Eight Hundred, located at 5800 West Alameda Avenue in Lakewood.
Residents Are Making Indy Street Flats a Home
January 16, 2020
Residents have been moving into our new community at Indy Street Flats since its grand opening in December! We are thrilled with how the building’s design brings together modern aesthetics with an homage to Colfax’s historic spirit. Find more information about Indy Street Flats, including how to apply for the wait list, here.
Residents have been moving into our new community at Indy Street Flats since its grand opening in December! We are thrilled with how the building’s design brings together modern aesthetics with an homage to Colfax’s historic spirit. Find more information about Indy Street Flats, including how to apply for the wait list, here.
Celebrating Indy Street Flats' Grand Opening
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December 18, 2019
As of December 13, there are 115 more units of affordable housing in Lakewood. Indy Street Flats, our newest affordable housing community located at 1440 Independence Avenue, is now open and residents have begun moving in. The grand opening ceremony brought together the project’s partners, Lakewood officials and community members to tour model units and amenities located in the new building and the Masonic Lodge. Over 150 attendees viewed the buildings’ community rooms, office suites, fitness center, and original murals. Read the full press release here. |
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METRO WEST HOUSING SOLUTIONS HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (SECTION 8)
LOTTERY DRAWING DATE
On Thursday, November 7, 2019 MWHS held a random lottery drawing.
- Please log in here using the user name and password that you created when you applied to see if your submission was drawn.
- Do not call the housing authority as we do not have access to your username and password. Your username is your email; if needed, you can request a password reset from the RentCafe website.
- If your submission was drawn in the lottery, your status for the 2019 lottery will show “On List” and MWHS will notify you by mail to complete a full application. At that time, all pre-application information will be verified. Please make sure that you update your pre-application with any new information using your original username and password.
- If your submission was not drawn for this year’s lottery, your status upon log in will state "Removed." You can reapply to the lottery next time it is open using your original name and password. Continue to check the MWHS website for the next lottery opening.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Any applicant with a disability has an opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation at any time. MWHS will provide auxiliary aids and reasonable accommodation as required for effective communication and participation in its programs.
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Fifty Eight Hundred Honored with More National Awards
October 24, 2019
MWHS was excited to receive two of NAHRO's Awards of Excellence for Fifty Eight Hundred this month, one for Affordable Housing and one for Community Revitalization! This adds to the list of awards that Fifty Eight Hundred has received since opening in October 2018. We are thrilled and honored that the hard work of the MWHS Team and its partners has been so well-received in the community as we work to provide beautiful, safe affordable housing to Lakewood.
Other awards that Fifty Eight Hundred has brought us include:
MWHS was excited to receive two of NAHRO's Awards of Excellence for Fifty Eight Hundred this month, one for Affordable Housing and one for Community Revitalization! This adds to the list of awards that Fifty Eight Hundred has received since opening in October 2018. We are thrilled and honored that the hard work of the MWHS Team and its partners has been so well-received in the community as we work to provide beautiful, safe affordable housing to Lakewood.
Other awards that Fifty Eight Hundred has brought us include:
- 2019 Colorado Urban Land Institute Impact Award in Innovation
- 2019 Housing Colorado Eagle Award
- 2019 National NAHRO Awards of Merit in Affordable Housing and Community Revitalization
- 2019 Colorado NAHRO Housing Development Award
- 2019 Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Award
Indy Street Flats Construction Update
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September 3, 2019
Construction crews are hard at work at Indy Street Flats as the buildings are taking shape! We're so excited to open another beautiful affordable housing community along historic Colfax Avenue. |
Upcoming Events
------------------------------ Food Bank of the Rockies
Held at Fifty Eight Hundred every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, at 9:00am. Go here to learn more our Commitment to Sustainability.
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Congressman Perlmutter Visits Fifty Eight Hundred
August 21, 2019
We recently had the opportunity to host Representative Ed Perlmutter and several Executive Directors from local Housing Authorities for a tour of Fifty Eight Hundred, our newest LIHTC affordable housing community. Representative Perlmutter was impressed with the stunning mountain views from the Rooftop Deck, the various murals lining the walls, and the example that Fifty Eight Hundred sets for excellent, high-quality affordable housing.
The visit also included a discussion surrounding affordable housing after the tour's conclusion. It was a fascinating, productive, and inspiring conversation as participants discussed how local Housing Authorities and elected representatives can continue to work together to provide safe, attainable, affordable housing to communities in the Denver metro area. We appreciate all the work from all parties involved!
We recently had the opportunity to host Representative Ed Perlmutter and several Executive Directors from local Housing Authorities for a tour of Fifty Eight Hundred, our newest LIHTC affordable housing community. Representative Perlmutter was impressed with the stunning mountain views from the Rooftop Deck, the various murals lining the walls, and the example that Fifty Eight Hundred sets for excellent, high-quality affordable housing.
The visit also included a discussion surrounding affordable housing after the tour's conclusion. It was a fascinating, productive, and inspiring conversation as participants discussed how local Housing Authorities and elected representatives can continue to work together to provide safe, attainable, affordable housing to communities in the Denver metro area. We appreciate all the work from all parties involved!
National Night Out
August 7, 2019
Residents at several of our properties had a great time celebrating National Night Out with BBQs, ice cream socials, games, and lots of fun. Thank you, Lakewood Police Department, for the work you do to keep our communities safe!
Residents at several of our properties had a great time celebrating National Night Out with BBQs, ice cream socials, games, and lots of fun. Thank you, Lakewood Police Department, for the work you do to keep our communities safe!
MWHS' 2018 Annual Report
July 8, 2019
2018 was a big year for Metro West Housing Solutions. Read our Annual Report to learn more about the year we had and the ways in which we are continuing to bring much needed affordable housing to our community.
2018 was a big year for Metro West Housing Solutions. Read our Annual Report to learn more about the year we had and the ways in which we are continuing to bring much needed affordable housing to our community.
Fifty Eight Hundred Honored with Tax Credit Excellence Award
June 5, 2019
Fifty Eight Hundred was honored by Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner and Congressman Ed Perlmutter with the Charles Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award. MWHS was thrilled to accept this prestigious award from The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition! Read the press release from Washington, D.C., which details Fifty Eight Hundred’s win and provides more info about the award, here. More information on Fifty Eight Hundred can be found here.
Fifty Eight Hundred was honored by Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner and Congressman Ed Perlmutter with the Charles Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award. MWHS was thrilled to accept this prestigious award from The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition! Read the press release from Washington, D.C., which details Fifty Eight Hundred’s win and provides more info about the award, here. More information on Fifty Eight Hundred can be found here.
Award Season Continues Honoring Outstanding Service & Development
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May 21, 2019
Metro West Housing Solutions is thrilled that Fifty Eight Hundred continues to be recognized at the local, state, and national level with more award wins. Recently, it was the recipient of a 2019 Housing Colorado Eagle Award, which recognizes individuals, projects, and programs that soar to new heights in their work to ensure safe, fair, affordable housing for all Coloradans. Read Housing Colorado's press release about this year's Eagle Award recipients here. In addition, Fifty Eight Hundred was recognized at the 2019 CoNAHRO Conference as a winner of the Yes! In My Backyard award for Housing Development and has been awarded NAHRO Awards of Merit, and nominated for Awards of Excellence, in the Affordable Housing and Community Revitalization categories. Finally, we were privileged to present Joan Smith with the 2019 CoNAHRO Commissioner Service Award for her outstanding work as an MWHS Commissioner and her commitment to affordable housing. Congratulations, Joan! |
Indy Street Flats is Taking ShapeMay 10, 2019
Construction is moving along on Indy Street Flats, which is set to open later this year! In addition to the new construction, we’re also seeing some serious progress on the loft microunits inside the renovated Masonic Lodge. Find more information on Indy Street Flats here. |
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Fifty Eight Hundred Wins Prestigious ULI Impact Award
April 12, 2019
Metro West was honored to accept the Urban Land Institute of Colorado's 2019 Impact Award in Innovation!
Fifty Eight Hundred was selected as the winner out of three finalists, including the Dairy Block in Denver and Basecamp Center in Frisco.
The Innovation category of the awards recognized the most innovative projects throughout the state, taking into account projects’ resourceful use of land, sustainability practices, entrepreneurship, and innovative design and planning features.
We are extremely honored to be recognized as one of the most innovative projects in the state of Colorado, and are grateful to ULI Colorado for this prestigious award! Learn more about Fifty Eight Hundred.
Metro West was honored to accept the Urban Land Institute of Colorado's 2019 Impact Award in Innovation!
Fifty Eight Hundred was selected as the winner out of three finalists, including the Dairy Block in Denver and Basecamp Center in Frisco.
The Innovation category of the awards recognized the most innovative projects throughout the state, taking into account projects’ resourceful use of land, sustainability practices, entrepreneurship, and innovative design and planning features.
We are extremely honored to be recognized as one of the most innovative projects in the state of Colorado, and are grateful to ULI Colorado for this prestigious award! Learn more about Fifty Eight Hundred.
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Fifty Eight Hundred's Growing Community
February 13, 2019
All construction is complete on both the tower and west building of Fifty Eight Hundred and it is over 95% leased! That’s 152 more units of beautiful, attainable affordable housing for the Lakewood community.
All construction is complete on both the tower and west building of Fifty Eight Hundred and it is over 95% leased! That’s 152 more units of beautiful, attainable affordable housing for the Lakewood community.
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