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Boulder Housing Partners
Boulder, Colorado
Last Updated
19 hours ago
About Boulder Housing Partners
Boulder Housing Partners (PHA Code: CO016) serves Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado. The agency manages approximately 1,328 assisted housing units.
Currently, Boulder Housing Partners maintains open waitlists for various programs. These include Affordable Rental, Deeply Affordable (including options for Families with Young Children, Bringing School Home, and Family Self-Sufficiency), Market Rate Rentals, programs for Senior and Disabled individuals, Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), and Public Housing. Waitlist statuses can change; applicants should confirm current availability directly.
For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit is $75,300 per year in the Boulder, CO MSA area. Individuals and families interested in applying should verify all program details and eligibility requirements with Boulder Housing Partners.
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Affordable Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Apartments are available now and leasing is ongoing. Availability changes quickly.
Bringing School Home
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is for families with at least one child under the age of 6. Income, student, and additional eligibility criteria apply.
Deeply Affordable
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This waitlist is for families with at least one child under the age of 18. Program guidelines prioritize households who live or work in Boulder County.
Deeply Affordable: Bringing School Home
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is for families with at least one child under the age of six, with income, student, and additional eligibility criteria applying.
Deeply Affordable: Family with Young Children
Status
open
Open Date
Mar 15, 2026
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This waitlist is for families with at least one child under the age of six, with income, student, and additional eligibility criteria applying.
Families with Young Children
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Multiple 2, 3 & 4br units are available for families with at least one child under the age of six. Families will be matched to specific communities.
Family with Young Children
Status
open
Open Date
Mar 15, 2026
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This waitlist is for families with at least one child under the age of six, matching to properties like Broadway East, Diagonal Court, Hawthorn Court, Iris Hawthorn, Kalmia, Madison, or Manhattan. Income guidelines apply.
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is for families with children. Applicants must meet income, student, and other eligibility criteria.
Deeply Affordable
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is for families with children. Income, student, and additional eligibility criteria apply.
Other Programs Waitlist
Bringing School Home
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is for families with at least one child under the age of six. Families will be matched to specific deeply affordable communities. Applicants must meet income, student, and other eligibility criteria.
Hawthorn Court
Status
open
Additional Notes
Hawthorn Court is listed as open.
Rally Flats
Status
open
Additional Notes
Rally Flats is listed as open.
Senior Housing Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Feb 14, 2023
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Golden West is a senior community (62+) with available homes. Open houses are scheduled for February 24 from 1–4 PM. Information on applying can be found by clicking 'Want to Apply? Click Here!' on the main page.
Senior and Disabled
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
The website mentions that Housing Choice Vouchers can be used by older adults and people with disabilities. Golden West is a senior community (62+).
Other Programs
8 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Eligibility for this community is based on income, student status, and other criteria.
Waitlists open briefly at Deeply Affordable Communities and timing is based on availability. Applications are not accepted prior to waitlist openings.
Waitlists open briefly based on apartment availability. Applications are not accepted prior to waitlist openings. Canyon Pointe waitlist was May 6-8, 2025 and is now closed.
Waitlists open briefly based on apartment availability, with eligibility including income requirements and criminal background checks. Preferences may include residency in Boulder County, families, households with children, persons with disabilities, or older adults (55+ or 62+).
Waitlists for deeply affordable apartment homes open periodically based on apartment availability. Residents pay approximately 30-40% of their income towards rent. Income, student, and other eligibility criteria apply. All applicants are required to pass a criminal background check. Specific programs exist for families with young children (Bringing School Home), families with children (Family Self-Sufficiency), individuals or families experiencing homelessness (Coming Home), older adults (Being Home), and individuals with disabilities (Opportunity Home).
Waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments. Preferences included families or individuals currently living or working in Boulder County.
Waitlists for various deeply affordable communities like Madison, Bringing School Home, Ciclo, Glen Willow, Canyon Pointe, Manhattan, Northport, and Walnut Place are currently closed. Past application periods included specific dates in 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2025. Preferences vary but often include residency or employment in Boulder County, and sometimes age/disability.
A lottery system is used. The lottery opens when vouchers are available. The lottery will not be opening in 2026.
The Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed; applicants must be less than 62 years of age and a person with a disability, with a preference for living in Boulder County.
These deeply affordable communities offer apartments with rent assistance, prioritizing households who live or work in Boulder County, and may have student, liquid asset, and homeownership restrictions.
Waitlist was open May 6-8, 2025 and is now closed.
Waitlists open periodically based on apartment availability; applications are not accepted prior to openings. Preferences may include residency or work in Boulder County, older adults, people with disabilities, and families with children. Applicants must pass a criminal background check, have no evictions in the past three years, and provide two years of satisfactory rental history.
Waitlists for Deeply Affordable Communities (including Public Housing and Project-Based Vouchers) open periodically for specific apartment homes and unit types. Residents typically pay 30-40% of their income towards rent, which is subsidized by federal funding. Income, student, liquid asset, and homeownership restrictions may apply, with varying preferences for seniors (55-62+), people with disabilities, families, and those living or working in Boulder County.
Arapahoe Court Senior and Disabled Public Housing waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Arapahoe Court is closed. The PHP last accepted applications for this waiting list from March 22, 2022, until March 24, 2022. Applicants must have at least one adult member who either lives or works in the ...
This waitlist was for 2 and 4-bedroom apartments; preferences were not confirmed.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Boulder Housing Partners portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Boulder Housing Partners
Check Current Status
Boulder Housing Partners currently has 14 open waiting lists (Affordable Housing, Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS), Other Programs, Senior Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Boulder Housing Partners, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $75,300/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Boulder Housing Partners portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Boulder Housing Partners, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Boulder Housing Partners manages approximately 1,328 assisted housing units (1,328 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Boulder. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Boulder Housing Partners
Affordable Affordable Housing open
The Affordable Housing program at Boulder Housing Partners provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Boulder. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
FSS Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) open
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program at Boulder Housing Partners provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Boulder. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other Other Programs open
The Other Programs program at Boulder Housing Partners provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Boulder. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Senior Senior Housing open
The Senior Housing program at Boulder Housing Partners provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Boulder. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements. The application window closes on February 16, 2023.
HCV Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Boulder Housing Partners provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Boulder. This program serves approximately 1,328 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Boulder Housing Partners are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
PBV Project-Based Voucher (PBV) closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Boulder Housing Partners are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Boulder. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Boulder Housing Partners are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Boulder Housing Partners converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Boulder maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for Boulder Housing Partners?
Boulder Housing Partners Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Boulder Housing Partners are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Boulder, CO MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $75,300. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $31,650 | $52,750 | $72,950 |
| 2 Persons | $36,200 | $60,250 | $83,400 |
| 3 Persons | $40,700 | $67,800 | $93,800 |
| 4 Persons | $45,200 | $75,300 | $104,200 |
| 5 Persons | $48,850 | $81,350 | $112,550 |
| 6 Persons | $52,450 | $87,350 | $120,900 |
| 7 Persons | $56,050 | $93,400 | $129,250 |
| 8 Persons | $59,700 | $99,400 | $137,550 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Boulder Housing Partners — including across state lines.