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Open: Boulder Affordable Rentals Low-Income

Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.

The Boulder Housing Partners Boulder Affordable Rentals waiting list for apartments at various communities is currently open.

BHP is accepting applications for this waiting list from the earliest confirmed date of August, 2020, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, visit the Now Renting page here, scroll down to the "Boulder Affordable Rentals" section, and select the link for a listed community. Information on who to contact for an appointment will be provided on the community page.

For more information, visit the BHP website.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (720) 564-4610.

Last Updated on 04/21/2022.

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Open: Tandra Lake Apartments Low-Income

The Boulder Housing Partners (BHP) is accepting Boulder Affordable Rentals waiting list applications for Tandra Lake Apartments from March 23, 2023 at 9:00 am MT, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size are as follows:

  • 1 Person $52,680 | 5 Persons $81,300
  • 2 Persons $60,240| 6 Persons $87,300
  • 3 Persons $67,740 | 7 Person $93,300
  • 4 Persons $75,240

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not yet known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the BHP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHP notice on March 16, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other rental assistance in Tandra Lake, Boulder.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (720) 564-4610.

Last Updated on 03/23/2023.

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Open: 30Pearl Community, Neuro-Inclusive Housing and Independent Living Program Low-Income

Boulder Housing Partners (BHP) is accepting Neuro-Inclusive Housing and Independent Living program waiting list applications for 30PRL apartments from April 11, 2023 at 9:00 am MT, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Please note: The BHP public notice states, "This list is for the twenty apartment homes in the Bluebell building of 30PRL that take part in a neuro-inclusive housing and independent living program supported by the services of the Ramble Collective, whose non-profit helps adults with developmental disabilities achieve their goals of independent community living and employment".

Income limits can be found here.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the BHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHA notice on April 5, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other rental assistance in Boulder, Colorado.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (720) 564-4610.

Last Updated on 04/11/2023.

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Closed: Boulder County, Colorado Section 8 HCV

The Boulder Housing Partners (BHP) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The BHP last accepted applications for this waiting list from February 28, 2023, until March 1, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Living in Boulder County
  • Households with an adult who works at least 20 hours per week within Boulder County
  • Households with an adult who attends school full-time within Boulder County
  • Households with an adult child or parent who resides in Boulder County (In this instance, either the applicant family must be, or the immediate family member living in Boulder County must be, a senior over the age of 62 or a person with a disability.)
  • AND who are one or more of the following
    • Seniors (age 62+)
    • Individuals with disabilities
    • Households with children
    • Homeless and currently receiving services in Boulder County

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the BHP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHP public notice on January 26, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Boulder County, Colorado.

Last Updated on 03/01/2023.

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Closed: Broadway East Section 8 Project-Based Voucher

The Boulder Housing Partners (BHP) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Broadway East is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from August 17, 2021 until August 19, 2021.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Living in Boulder County.
  • Households with an adult who works at least 20 hours per week within Boulder County.
  • Households with an adult who attends school full-time within Boulder County.
  • Households with an adult child or parent who resides in Boulder County (In this instance, either the applicant family, or the immediate family member living in Boulder County must be, a senior over the age of 62 or a person with a disability.)
  • Seniors (age 62+).
  • Individuals with disabilities.
  • Households with children.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the BHP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHP public notice on August 10, 2021.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Boulder County, Colorado.

Last Updated on 03/09/2022.

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Closed: Arapahoe Court Senior / Disabled Public Housing

The Boulder Housing Partners (PHP) 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. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Please note: According to the PHP public notice, "Computers and additional assistance will be available at Boulder Housing Partners’ main office at 4800 Broadway during the waitlist opening". "Applicants must have at least one adult member who either lives or works in the City of Boulder".

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the PHP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHP public notice on March 10, 2022.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Public Housing rental assistance in Boulder County, Colorado. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.

Last Updated on 03/24/2022.

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Closed: Market Rate Rentals Low-Income

The status of this waiting list is unknown. If you have information regarding this waiting list contact us.

Last Updated on 12/03/2021.

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Closed: Ciclo, Boulder Affordable Rentals Low-Income

The Boulder Housing Partners (BHP) interest list for Studio, 1, and 2-Bedroom Boulder Affordable Rental apartments at Ciclo is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from December 3, 2019, until December 5, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: The application process included a $19 application fee (per adult) and a $150 holding fee (per household). 

The new development of Ciclo, located at 3390 Valmont Road in the new S’Park Neighborhood of Boulder Junction, will offer 38 apartment homes, including studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

1 Person:  $47,760 | 4 Persons: $68,160

2 Persons: $54,540 | 5 Persons: $73,620

3 Persons: $61,380 |

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the BHP Boulder Affordable Rentals page, or the BHP website.

Sources: This information was verified by a the BHP website, as of November 25, 2019.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other rental assistance in Boulder, Colorado.

Last Updated on 12/05/2019.

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Closed: Manhattan and Northport Senior and Disabled Section 8 Communities Senior and Disabled

The Boulder Housing Partners (PHP) Senior and Disabled Section 8 Communities Program waiting list for 1-Bedrooms apartments at Manhattan and Northport is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from July 28, 2020, until July 30, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • If your household includes 1 person, you may earn up to $40,300. 
  • If your household includes 2 people, your household may earn up to $46,050.   

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the PHP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHP public notice, as of July 28, 2020.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other Senior and Disabled rental assistance in Boulder, Colorado.

Last Updated on 07/30/2020.

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Closed: Canopy at Red Oak Park Boulder Affordable Rentals Low-Income

The Boulder Housing Partners (PHP) Boulder Affordable Rentals interest list for 1, 2 and 3-Bedrooms apartments at Canopy at Red Oak Park is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from August 18, 2020, until August 20, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the PHP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHP public notice, as of August 10, 2020.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other rental assistance in Boulder, Colorado.

Last Updated on 08/20/2020.

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Closed: Madison Senior/Disabled Section 8 Communities Senior and Disabled

The Boulder Housing Partners (BHP) Senior and Disabled Section 8 Community waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Madison is closed.

BHP last accepted applications for this waiting list from September 28, 2021, until September 30, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were listed on the public notice.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Living in Boulder County 
  • Households with an adult who works at least 20 hours per week within Boulder County
  • Households with an adult who attends school full-time within Boulder County 
  • Households with an adult child or parent who resides in Boulder County

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the BHP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHP public notice on September 21, 2021.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other Senior and Disabled rental assistance in Boulder County, Colorado.

Last Updated on 09/30/2021.

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Closed: Walnut Place Near-Elderly Section 8 Communities Low-Income

The Boulder Housing Partners (BHP) Near-Elderly Section 8 Community waiting list for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at Walnut Place is closed.

BHP last accepted applications for this waiting list from September 28, 2021, until September 30, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to BHP, "Walnut Place offers studio and 1-bedroom apartment homes for adults age 55+. "

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were listed on the public notice.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Living in Boulder County 
  • Households with an adult who works at least 20 hours per week within Boulder County
  • Households with an adult who attends school full-time within Boulder County 
  • Households with an adult child or parent who resides in Boulder County

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the BHP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHP public notice on September 21, 2021.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other rental assistance in Boulder County, Colorado.

Last Updated on 09/30/2021.

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Closed: Northport and Manhattan Section 8 Communities Program Senior or Disabled Senior and Disabled

The Boulder Housing Partners (BHA) Senior or Disabled Section 8 Communities for apartments at Northport and Manhattan is closed.

The BHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from December 13, 2021, until December 16, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

  • Northport Apartments has studio apartments (for 1-2 people) or 1-bedroom apartments (for 1-3 people) for adults 62+ or people with disabilities.

  • Manhattan Apartments has 1-bedroom apartments (for 1-3 people) for adults 62+ or people with disabilities.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application. Computers and additional assistance were available at Boulder Housing Partners’ main office.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $40,950
  • 2 Persons $46,800
  • 3 Persons $52,650

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Living in Boulder County
  • Households with an adult who works at least 20 hours per week within Boulder County
  • Households with an adult who attends school full-time within Boulder County
  • Households with an adult child or parent who resides in Boulder County

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the BHP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHP public notice on December 2, 2021.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other Senior and Disabled rental assistance in Boulder County, Colorado.

Last Updated on 12/16/2021.

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Closed: Madison Apartment Low-Income

The Boulder Housing Partners (PHP) waiting list for 2-Bedroom apartments at Madison Apartment is closed

The PHP last accepted applications for this waiting list from August 2, 2022, until August 4, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Living in Boulder County
  • Households with an adult who works at least 20 hours per week within Boulder County
  • Households with an adult who attends school full-time within Boulder County
  • Households with an adult child or parent who resides in Boulder County

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the PHP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHP public notice on August 8, 2022.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other rental assistance in Boulder County, Colorado.

Last Updated on 08/08/2022.

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Closed: Madison Apartment Senior and Disabled

The Boulder Housing Partners (PHP) Senior and Disabled waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Madison Apartment is closed

The PHP last accepted applications for this waiting list from August 2, 2022, until August 4, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Living in Boulder County
  • Households with an adult who works at least 20 hours per week within Boulder County
  • Households with an adult who attends school full-time within Boulder County
  • Households with an adult child or parent who resides in Boulder County

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the PHP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHP public notice on August 8, 2022.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other Senior and Disabled rental assistance in Boulder County, Colorado.

Last Updated on 08/08/2022.

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Closed: Bringing School Home Communities Low-Income

The Boulder Housing Partners (BHP) Bringing School Home waiting list for 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments at the communities listed below is closed.

The BHP last accepted applications for this waiting list from November 8, 2022, until November 10, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following communities:

Please note: According to BHP, "Boulder Housing Partners offers Bringing School Home (BSH) at five of our apartment communities in partnership with Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA) and other partners, such as “I Have a Dream” Foundation of Boulder County. BSH brings together quality, affordable housing and educational opportunities for the whole family. Families living and/or working in Boulder county with children under the age of six who meet eligibility requirements and are committed to participating in educational programming to support their children’s long-term success may apply through EFAA to live in an apartment at a BSH community."

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Preference will be given to local applicant households with a child under the age of 6.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the BHP Bringing School Home page, or the BHP website.

Sources: This information was verified by BHP notice on October 26, 2022.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other rental assistance in Boulder County, Colorado.

Last Updated on 12/08/2022.

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Closed: Canyon Pointe, Senior Affordable Community Senior

The Boulder Housing Partners (BHP) Senior Section 8 Communities Affordable Communities program waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Canyon Pointe is closed.

The BHP last accepted applications for this waiting list from February 14, 2023, until February 16, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the PHP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHP website notice on January 31, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other Senior rental assistance in Boulder, Colorado.

Last Updated on 02/16/2023.

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Closed: Glen Willow, Senior Affordable Community Senior

The Boulder Housing Partners (BHP) Senior Section 8 Communities Affordable Communities program waiting list for 2 and 4-Bedroom apartments at Glen Willow is closed.

The BHP last accepted applications for this waiting list from February 14, 2023, until February 16, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the PHP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHP website notice on January 31, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other Senior rental assistance in Boulder, Colorado.

Last Updated on 02/16/2023.

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Closed: Glen Willow Families and Individuals Section 8 Communities Low-Income

The Boulder Housing Partners (PHP) Families and Individuals Section 8 Communities Program waiting list for 1 and 3-Bedrooms apartments at Glen Willow is closed.

The PHP last accepted applications for this waiting list from the earliest confirmed date of February 22, 2023, until February 23, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the PHP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHP public notice on February 22, 2023.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Other rental assistance in Boulder, Colorado.

Last Updated on 02/23/2023.

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About Boulder Housing Partners

4800 Broadway, Boulder, CO | Visit Website | (720) 564-4610

Boulder Housing Partners provides affordable housing for up to 1,199 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..

In addition, Boulder Housing Partners offers other programs for eligible households, including:

  • Moving to Work

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Boulder Housing Partners is located in Boulder County, CO.

Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.

Office Hours

Open today from 8:00am to 5:00pm MDT.

Day Hours
Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

About the Boulder Housing Partners Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

As of the HUDs most recent Voucher Management System report, Boulder Housing Partners manages 1,090 active Housing Choice Vouchers.

The following table summarizes types of vouchers managed and the monthly costs of each as of December 31st, 2021:

Tenant Protection Moving To Work Ported Out Non-Elderly Disabled
Vouchers 96 684 3 181
Monthly Cost Per Voucher $904 $920 $544 $994
Monthly Cost $86,738 $629,450 $1,631 $179,956
Waiting List and Tenancy

According to the 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households database, the housing authority's voucher program has an annual turnover of 12% having issued approximately 95 vouchers in the past year. The average voucher holder has received housing benefits for 6 years0 months. According to the 2016 PSH database, persons who were issued a voucher in the preceding 12 months waited an average of -1 months on the waiting list1.

Income Characteristics

According to 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households data, the average voucher household contains 2.1 persons and has a household income of $16,175 per year. 99% of households were very low income (VLI) and 84% were extremely low income (ELI). 36% of households had wages as a major source of income, 5% of households had welfare (TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance) as their primary source of income, and 58% of households had other income (Social Security, Disability or Pension) as their major source of income.

Heads of Household Characteristics

3% of households were headed by a person 24 years old or less, 43% were headed by a person 25 to 49 years old, 21% were headed by a person 51 to 60 years old, and 34% were headed by a person 62 years old or older. In addition, 2% of households were headed by a person 85 years old or older.

36% of households included children, 10% of which had two adults in the household. 28% of households with children have a female head of household. 65% of all households were headed by a female.

32% of all voucher households were headed by minorities with 3% of all heads of households being Black and 0% being Hispanic.

Of all households participating in the Boulder Housing Partners Housing Choice Voucher program, 24% include at least one person with a disability. 45% of households with a head of household 61 years or less were headed by a person with a disability. 49% of households headed by someone 62 or older were headed by a person with a disability.

Bedroom Size and Overhousing

46% of voucher holders reside in a home with zero or 1 bedroom, 35% with 2 bedrooms and 18% with 3 or more bedrooms. 12% of voucher recipients are considered overhoused, meaning they occupy a rental unit larger than their family size requires.

Rent, Assistance, and Utility Allowances

The average monthly tenant contribution to rent by Boulder Housing Partners voucher holders in 2016 was $431 and the average monthly HUD expenditure per voucher holder was $705. The average utility allowance across all voucher recipients is $82.

1. This Picture of Subsidized Households data field is the average wait time of those who received a voucher in the preceding 12 months. Due to special voucher programs like VASH, recent waiting list purges, or waiting list preferences the average wait time can vary significantly from one year to the next and it is entirely possible many current applicants on the waiting list have been waiting for assistance for far longer.