2024 Utility Allowance Schedule
Energy Use Actual Number of Bedrooms in Dwelling Trash $25.00 Effective 12/1/24 Per month based on average residential expense Jefferson County Trash Companies Download 2023 Utility Allowance Schedule
An Update On Our Belmar Groves Renovation Project
In 2023, Metro West Housing Solutions (MWHS) embarked on a major renovation of Belmar Groves, one of our 18 communities. This comprehensive project focuses on upgrading both the exterior and interior of the buildings, as well as enhancing shared spaces, to ensure that Belmar Groves continues to provide a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for …
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50 Years of MWHS: A Visual History Guide
In 1974, the Lakewood City Council recognized a pressing need for adequate, safe, and affordable housing within the community. To address this, the Lakewood Housing Authority (LHA) was established. Now known as Metro West Housing Solutions (MWHS), this organization has been dedicated to providing quality housing since its inception. The official resolution creating the LHA …
Metro West Housing Solutions celebrates 50 years of investing in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, CO – Metro West Housing Solutions (MWHS), the official housing authority for the City of Lakewood, celebrates its 50th anniversary in June 2024. Established on June 10, 1974, Lakewood City Council created the Lakewood Housing Authority to meet the need for “safe, affordable, and sanitary homes” for residents. Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) are quasi-governmental …
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Affordable Housing Myths: “Increased Crime Rates”
Learn more about common misconceptions about affordable housing and crime in the links below. Bell Policy Article Habitat For Humanity Article University of California, Irvine Study Article
EPA awards over $3.2 million for cleanup and redevelopment projects in Northglenn and Lakewood, Colorado
EPA awards Brownfields grant to help redevelopment of Belmar Groves Apartments. Read more in their press release: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awards-over-32-million-cleanup-and-redevelopment-projects-northglenn-and-lakewoodhttps://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/affordable-housing-adams-county-complex-shows-possibilities-converting-office-space-colorado/
Colorado complex showcases possibilities that can come from converting office space into affordable housing
Check out the following article highlighting Metro West’s Fifty Eight Hundred community as a prime example of transforming vacant office spaces into hubs for affordable housing. https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/affordable-housing-adams-county-complex-shows-possibilities-converting-office-space-colorado/
Metro West Housing Solutions Bestowed with Legend Award by West Colfax Community Association
DENVER, CO – The West Colfax Community Association today awarded its Legend Award to Metro West Housing Solutions at the Annual West Colfax Lately luncheon. “We are thrilled to be recognized for our transformative efforts along the Colfax corridor to bring attractive, affordable housing to the Lakewood community,” said Tami Fischer, CEO of Metro West …
New Mural will be Painted at 5800 Apartments
PHOTO OP NEW DATE New Mural will be Painted at 5800 Apartments McLain High School Students partners with Alameda Connects and MWHS WHO: Students from McLain High School Alameda Connects Metro West Housing Solutions Residents of 5800 Apartments Artist Valerie Savarie WHAT: New Mural Painting at 5800 Apartments WHEN: Friday, May 5 …
The “More Effect” Nominations
The common thread of employee recognition nominations is the ACTION taken by our employees. Doing MORE for a resident or coworker. Performing MORE work than requested. Providing MORE customer service than asked for to someone. The Metro West Housing Solutions motto is “More than a Roof” and more is what our staff has delivered consistently. …
