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City of Denver Leases Sand and Sage Motel Units for Roads to Recovery Supportive Housing Program

  • When: 2025/07/08
  • Address: 8405 and 8415 East Colfax Avenue
  • City: Denver
  • State: CO
  • Category: Affordable Housing
  • Subcategory: Supportive Housing
  • Asset Class: Specialized Housing
  • Property Type: Supportive Housing
  • Size (Units): 38 Units
  • Size (Dollars): $693,543.68

The City and County of Denver approved a lease agreement with The Fax East Colfax Redevelopment, LLC for 38 rooms/units at the Sand and Sage Motel. The agreement, valued at $693,543.68, will allow the City's 'Roads to Recovery' program to access these units from July 8, 2025, through December 31, 2025. This program provides a coordinated system of care for individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues, aiming for immediate intervention and long-term stability. The lease specifies a rental rate of $95.68 per unit per night and includes a provision for the City to reimburse the landlord for major repairs up to $50,000. The Department of Public Health and Environment will oversee the program, with case managers providing services to participants. The landlord is responsible for maintaining the property, including utilities, security, and general repairs, while program participants are responsible for daily room cleaning. The agreement details intake, check-in, and checkout processes, along with a discharge policy for health and safety concerns.

Source

Applicant - City and County of Denver


Carolina Flores

Ownership - The Fax East Colfax Redevelopment, LLC


Monica Martinez

Developer - The Fax East Colfax Redevelopment, LLC


Monica Martinez

City Representative - Carolina Flores