Boulder Housing Partners provides rental assistance to qualified community members through our Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. After qualifying, eligible applicants can receive assistance paying a portion of their rent in privately owned apartment complexes or rentals located throughout Boulder County.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides federal housing dollars to Boulder Housing Partners to pay a portion of rent for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) participants. Participants pay approximately 30-40% of their monthly income towards rent, and Boulder Housing Partners pays the remaining balance directly to the rental owner. The word “voucher” refers to this ongoing payment agreement, and “Housing Choice” refers to the community member’s ability to find the home where they’d like to live within the community.
Housing Choice Vouchers may be used in privately owned rentals throughout Boulder County such as apartment complexes, townhomes, or single-family homes. Rental owners are essential partners in the HCV program, providing the opportunity for older adults, people with disabilities, and families to find a home in our community. If you would like to partner as a rental owner, please visit our landlord hub to learn more.
Income Information
To be eligible, applicants may earn up to 50% of the Area Median Income with no minimum income necessary:
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Income May Not Exceed | $51,100 | $58,400 | $65,700 | $73,000 | $78,850 | $84,700 | $90,550 | $96,400 |
Eligibility Criteria
According to program guidelines, Boulder Housing Partners prioritizes assistance to local applicants who are:
From this group, we then select those who are:
There are a limited number of Housing Choice Vouchers available. If an applicant does not fall into one of the above groups, the chances of receiving a voucher are limited.
Additional Qualifying Criteria:
A lottery system is used for applicants to become Housing Choice Voucher participants. The lottery opens when we have vouchers available. Exact dates of the openings will be posted on our website and lottery hotline (720-564-4627) at least one month in advance. Our goal is to provide assistance to randomly selected lottery applicants within 6 – 12 months after the lottery is open.
See the Housing Choice Vouchers – Applicants video to learn what Housing Choice Vouchers are, how they work, how to apply, and how eligibility is determined.
See the Housing Choice Vouchers – Briefing video to learn the important next steps as a new voucher holder with Boulder Housing Partners.
We’re here to answer your questions!
Call: (720) 564-4630
Email: hcv@boulderhousing.org
Schedule an appointment: In-person meetings are offered by appointment only at our main office: 4800 N. Broadway. Call or email us to schedule.
* No appointment is necessary on Wednesdays between 8:30am and 4:30pm.