RentSmart Tenant Education Workshop

RentSmart helps renters become informed tenants. Income-qualified participants may make their prospective landlord eligible for incentives.

About this Event

RentSmart is a free tenant education designed to help prospective renters become informed, confident tenants. The course provides practical guidance on finding the right rental, understanding affordability, and navigating the application process. Participants learn about rental maintenance and repairs, effective communication with property managers and landlords, and how to understand rental agreements—from moving in to moving on.

RentSmart is a key part of the City of Grand Junction’s At Home in GJ program, which connects renters and landlords and supports stable housing. As a RentSmart tenant, you’ll have access to the Almost Home Guide, a free resource where participating landlords post available rental units every two weeks. Completing RentSmart may also help make your prospective landlord eligible for program incentives, expanding your housing options.

RentSmart and At Home in GJ work together to help you secure and maintain housing successfully.

RentSmart is a community partnership between the City of Grand Junction, Housing Resources of Western Colorado, Grand Junction Housing Authority, Center for Independence and many other local nonprofits, landlords, and community groups. Course and Materials were designed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and adapted to local Colorado laws and resources.

The RentSmart class will be held at the Garden Village Community Building at 2601 Belford Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501, next to the playground.

Income Verification is REQUIRED to qualify your landlord for the incentives. Please submit your income verification documents by going

If you have any additional questions, please email aG91c2luZyB8IGdqY2l0eSAhIG9yZw== or call 970.256.4081

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Agenda


🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Sign In & Food

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🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Sign In & Food

Info: Arrive and check in for the event. Enjoy pizza, drinks, and dessert while getting to know the other guests in the room. Please bring any remaining documentation that is needed.

🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Rent Smart Program Intro
Host: City of Grand Junction

Info: Learn more about the Rent Smart Program, Available Incentives and the history of the program

🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:15 PM
All About Renting
Host: Housing Resources of Western Colorado

Info: Learn the ins and outs of what makes a great renter. Explore how to care for your unit, tips for finding the right rental, and practical tools to help set you up for success.

🕑: 06:15 PM - 06:25 PM
Break

🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM
Rent Ready: Financial Foundations
Host: Housing Resources of Western Colorado

Info: Smart financial tools and resources to help you budget, build stability, and rent with confidence.

🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:25 PM
Break

🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:15 PM
Smart & Secure: The Legal Side of Renting
Host: Colorado Legal Services

Info: Key legal protections and processes every renter should understand.

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