Denver Calls on Property Owners to House Migrants Amid Shelter Closures

As the city faces a budget deficit, officials aim to save $60 million by shutting down four migrant shelters and seeking rental accommodations with a cap of $2,000.

Denver is seeking property owners to rent to migrants as it shuts down public-run shelters to address a budget deficit.
The city has closed four shelters, aiming to save $60 million, and is reaching out to landlords with a rent cap of $2,000.
Officials estimate the migrant crisis could cost Denver up to $180 million this year, with efforts to reduce the budget deficit to $120 million.
Local experts criticize the city's handling of the crisis, with some blaming former President Trump and GOP lawmakers.
Denver's mayor emphasizes the need for humane treatment of migrants and is working to provide them with stable housing and work permits.