IRS / Colorado VITA Network
Note: Free tax preparation service, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.
VITA / Get Ahead Colorado Free Tax Preparation is available to homeowners and renters in Denver, CO.
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free, certified tax preparation for households earning roughly $69,000 or less. In Colorado, Get Ahead Colorado and Colorado VITA operate numerous Denver-area sites including MSU Denver. Properly filed returns can unlock the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (up to $7,830), Colorado EITC (50% of federal), Child Tax Credit, and other credits that can fund home improvements.
VITA itself is free, the value is in the credits it captures. EITC alone can provide $324-$7,830 depending on income and dependents. Colorado EITC adds 50% on top.
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
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In Denver, CO, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Denver, CO can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
You will likely need a contractor to apply
Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Denver early keeps your application moving.
Get matched with a contractorEach program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.
Deadline: January, April 15 annually (Tax Season)
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Email us about this programVITA / Get Ahead Colorado Free Tax Preparation is open to homeowners and renters in Denver, CO. It prioritizes low-income households. It serves seniors.
Apply directly with IRS / Colorado VITA Network using the official program link on this page or call 800-906-9887. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: January, April 15 annually (Tax Season).
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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