Advocating for Change
Making a Difference
As a socially conscious public housing authority, Maiker collaborates with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, the private sector, landlords, housing providers and the community to ensure healthy housing environments are available to all Adams County residents.
The Need for Affordable Housing in Adams County
Average Wage
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Estimated average hourly wage of renters in Adams County. At this wage, the average full-time worker can afford $880 in rent.
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Number of Adams County households that do not earn enough to afford a two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent.
Fastest Growing County in CO
DRCOG projects Adams County will be the fastest growing county in CO over the next 20 years in both population and employment.
Rent Outpacing Wages
Rents in Adams County are increasing faster than wages.
“The American Dream means a lot to me. It is having a dream and making it happen.”
Delia lives at Waterview on the Parkway and attends community classes with her children
Maiker's Role
- We advocate for changes to streamline the permitting process for new affordable housing developments.
- We take a progressive stance on changes to resident screening standards that will reduce barriers for those with the greatest need.
- We work to end the cycle of generational poverty by combining access to affordable housing with programs designed to help individuals and families establish stability and work toward economic independence.
- We partner with the private sector and other stakeholders to identify new solutions.
- We work in partnership with the community to invest in opportunities that will increase housing affordability and positively transform neighborhoods.
Served Each Year
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Maiker serves more than 15,000 residents each year through housing.
Referrals Each Month
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Each month, more than 2,200 individuals visit Maiker seeking referrals to other human services agencies or nonprofit organizations for services.
The Maiker Housing Partner Fund
The Maiker Housing Partners Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that advances Maiker’s vision of building a more equitable Adams County where everyone has access to affordable housing and stability support services.
Housing Policy
Maiker advocates for affordable housing for all and government support of affordable housing and stability support services. We are active at the local, state and federal levels, and work hand in hand with other community organizations to ensure our collective voice is heard and representative of those we serve. For more information on active legislation and other ways to support advocacy work on behalf of affordable housing and related issues, visit our partners at Housing Colorado.
Living Affordably in Adams County
Maiker provides access to affordable housing options for families and individuals in Adams County.
Get Involved
Maiker is grateful for the work of community partners and other agencies dedicated to ending the affordable housing crisis. Below are useful reports, fact sheets and resources on housing and generational poverty in Colorado and across the U.S.
