Section 8 & Public Housing Waiting Lists in Boulder, Colorado
There are 50 open waiting lists in the Boulder area right now. Section 8 Waitlist monitors 2 housing authorities serving Boulder, Colorado and updates statuses nightly. Below you will find every PHA in the area with current waitlist status, program types, and direct application links.
If no lists are currently open in Boulder, we recommend applying to nearby cities as well. There is no limit to the number of waiting lists you can join, and many housing authorities accept applications from non-residents.
Affordable Housing in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado is served by 2 housing authorities offering federal rental assistance through Section 8 and Public Housing programs. Right now, 50 waiting lists are accepting applications in the Boulder area. There are also 94 open waitlists within 50 miles that accept applications from non-residents.
Housing programs available in Boulder include Public Housing, Mainstream, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), RAD. Of these, the following currently have open waitlists: Public Housing (1 open).
Latest Opening
Boulder County Housing Authority opened its Affordable Rentals (Specific Project) waitlist on Jun 25, 2026.
About Housing in Boulder, Colorado
Federal rental assistance in Boulder, Boulder County is administered by 2 housing authorities: Boulder County Housing Authority and Boulder Housing Partners. Together they administer roughly 2,312 assisted housing units.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 68 waiting lists across these agencies. As of Feb 15, 2026, 50 are accepting applications. Another 94 open lists are within 50 miles; most agencies accept applications from non-residents.
HUD sets income eligibility for this area as Boulder, CO MSA. A four-person household qualifies as Very Low Income at or below $75,300 per year, and as Low Income at or below $104,200 (HUD FY2025 limits).
Housing Authorities in Boulder
Boulder County Housing Authority
Boulder, Colorado · CO061
Boulder Housing Partners
Boulder, Colorado · CO016
How to Apply for Section 8 in Boulder
To apply for housing assistance in Boulder, Colorado, submit an application directly to one of the 2 housing authorities serving the Boulder area (listed above). Right now, 50 waiting lists are accepting applications — apply as soon as possible, as open enrollment periods can close with short notice. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Before applying, gather the following documents for all household members: government-issued photo ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit statements), and proof of current address. For a family of four in this area, income must be below $75,300/year (Very Low Income threshold) to qualify for most programs. Having these ready before a waitlist opens can be the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Housing programs available in Boulder include Senior/Disabled Housing (Prime Haven), Rural Development Housing (Elderly/Disabled), Rural Development - Casa Esperanza, Multifamily Housing (Rural Development), Rural Development (Senior/Disabled), Rural Development (Agricultural Housing), Multifamily Housing (Bloomfield Place), Rural Development (Walter Self - Lyons), Other (Senior/Disabled), Other (Farmworker Housing), Rural Development (Walter Self Apartments - Lyons), Rural Development (Prime Haven - Nederland), Senior/Disabled Housing (Walter Self Apartments), Other (Casa de la Esperanza), Affordable Rental, Farmworker Housing (Casa de la Esperanza), Rural Development (Walter Self Apartments, Lyons), Rural Development (Prime Haven, Nederland), Rural Development (Casa de la Esperanza, Longmont), Multifamily Housing (Walter Self Apartments), Multifamily Housing (Prime Haven), Affordable Rentals (Specific Project), Public Housing, Other, Rural Development - Walter Self Apartments, Multifamily Housing (Bloomfield Place - Lyons), Multifamily Housing - Bloomfield Place (Lyons), Multifamily Housing (Prime Haven - Nederland), Affordable Rentals (Willoughby Corner), Affordable Rental (Willoughby Corner Phase 1), Rural Development Housing (General), Rural Development (Casa de la Esperanza), Rural Development Casa de la Esperanza (Longmont), Rural Development Walter Self (Lyons), Rural Development Prime Haven (Nederland), Rural Development - Prime Haven, Family Self-Sufficiency, Deeply Affordable - Family Self-Sufficiency, Other Senior, Bringing School Home, Deeply Affordable (Family with Young Children), Deeply Affordable (Families with Young Children), Deeply Affordable: Family with Young Children, Deeply Affordable: Bringing School Home, Other Senior and Disabled, Rally Flats, Hawthorn Court, Deeply Affordable - Bringing School Home, Deeply Affordable Program, Mainstream, Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Deeply Affordable Community, RAD, Deeply Affordable Communities, Deeply Affordable - Canyon Pointe, Deeply Affordable Program - Madison, Deeply Affordable Rentals, Affordable Rentals (Various Communities), Deeply Affordable Housing, Canyon Pointe, Deeply Affordable - Glen Willow Senior Community. Applying to multiple program types simultaneously improves your chances of receiving assistance. After submitting, you will be placed on the waiting list based on the date of your application and any applicable preferences (veterans, elderly, disabled, working families, or local residents).
Boulder, Colorado Section 8 Income Limits
To qualify for Section 8 or Public Housing in Boulder, Colorado, your household income must fall within HUD's income limits for the Boulder, CO MSA area. A family of four must earn less than $75,300 per year (Very Low Income) to be eligible for most programs. The area median family income is $150,600.
| 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 |
How do income limits affect my eligibility?
Housing authorities in Boulder use these income limits to determine who qualifies for rental assistance. Your total household income before taxes is compared against the limit for your household size.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — Most Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Public Housing programs require your income to be at or below this level. This is the primary eligibility threshold.
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households at this level often receive priority on waiting lists. By law, housing authorities must allocate a portion of vouchers to extremely low-income families.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and locally funded initiatives, accept applicants up to this threshold. Contact individual housing authorities below for their specific requirements.
Nearby Cities with Housing Authorities
Applying to nearby cities increases your chances of receiving assistance sooner. These cities are within 75 miles of Boulder and have active housing programs.