Welcome to South Metro Housing Options
Since 1971, the Littleton Housing Authority dba South Metro Housing Options (SMHO) has served the affordable housing needs of Littleton and Arapahoe County, Colorado. SMHO seeks to strengthen the community by providing creative opportunities for diverse housing alternatives. SMHO’s affordable, quality housing is responsive to resident and community needs, and upholds the ethical stewardship of public funds and assets. SMHO is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Littleton City Council. SMHO owns and manages over 500 affordable units within seven communities and administer 650 housing choice vouchers. We believe access to affordable housing is essential to creating a diverse, productive, and vibrant community of choice.
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Littleton’s newest affordable community, Overlook at Powers Park, is currently accepting applications. The property, which is owned and operated by South Metro Housing Options, was completed in January 2024, and serves adults aged 62 and over making 30% to 60% of the area median income. Rent ranges from $698 to $1,396 per month. The property utilizes Low Income Housing Tax Credits and accepts Housing Choice Vouchers. Applications are being accepted online anytime on SMHO’s website at https://smho.co/overlook/.
SMHO was recently awarded $10,000 from the Littleton Arts & Culture Grant. The funds were used to commission original hand-painted artwork at our new property, Overlook at Powers Park. Local artist Jason T. Graves hand-painted large murals inside and outside the building, adding a creative and unique design for all to enjoy. This includes a 30’x30′ outdoor mural (shown above) that faces Powers Park. This grant is a product of the 2022 Littleton-voter approved 5% lodgers tax on hotels, motels, and short-term rentals. The revenue from this tax is used to support arts, culture, and tourism in an effort to promote the positive role they play in the Littleton community. Learn more about this grant here.
SMHO Board meetings occur the second Thursday of each month at 6 pm, located at our main office. The next meetings will be April 11, May 16*, and June 13, 2024. View the Agenda for the upcoming meeting HERE. *The May meeting has been moved back one week due to the Colorado and Mountain Plains NAHRO Annual Conference 2024.
Our Location
South Metro Housing Options is located in the heart of downtown Littleton, CO. We are available to meet with you in person by appointment. Please note our office hours below.
South Metro Housing Options
Main Office
5808 S. Rapp St. / Suite 100
Littleton, CO 80120
Office hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SMHO is closed to the public on Fridays.