Boulder Housing Partners
Boulder, Colorado
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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.
Affordable Rental Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Apartments are available now. Some properties have move-in specials and rent concessions. Income guidelines apply.
View original notice — boulderhousing.orgAffordable Rentals Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Applications are accepted for Boulder Affordable Rentals when there is a vacancy. Income guidelines (generally 2x rent), student, liquid asset, and homeownership restrictions apply. Applicants must pass a criminal background check and provide two years of satisfactory rental history.
Deeply Affordable (Families with Young Children) Waitlist
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.
View original notice — boulderhousing.orgDeeply Affordable (Family with Young Children) Waitlist
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.
Deeply Affordable - Bringing School Home Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online (information for waitlist, some applications via partner agencies)
Additional Notes
This program is for families with at least one child under the age of 6 who live or work in Boulder County; income, student, liquid asset, and homeownership restrictions apply; applicants must pass a criminal background check, be free of evictions within the past three years, and provide two years of satisfactory rental history.
Deeply Affordable - Family Self-Sufficiency Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online (information for waitlist, some applications via partner agencies)
Additional Notes
This program is for families with at least one child under the age of 18 who live or work in Boulder County; income, student, liquid asset, and homeownership restrictions apply; applicants must pass a criminal background check, be free of evictions within the past three years, and provide two years of satisfactory rental history.
Deeply Affordable Community - Bringing School Home Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program is for families with at least one child under the age of 6 who live or work in Boulder County.
Deeply Affordable Program Waitlist
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.
Market Rate Rentals Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Dec 1, 2019
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for various market-rate rental communities.
Other Senior Waitlist
Status
open
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.
View original notice — boulderhousing.orgOther Senior and Disabled Waitlist
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+).
View original notice — boulderhousing.orgProject-Based Voucher (PBV) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
The Family Self-Sufficiency waitlist is for families with at least one child under the age of 18, residing or working in Boulder County. Eligibility includes income, student, and other criteria; residents pay approximately 30-40% of income towards rent.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This waitlist, part of the Deeply Affordable program, is for families with children, and requires applicants to meet income and other eligibility criteria.
Other Programs
14 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.
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.
Waitlists open briefly based on availability. Applications are not accepted prior to waitlist openings. Canyon Pointe waitlist was May 6-8, 2025 and is now closed.
Eligibility for this community is based on income, student status, and other criteria.
This waitlist was for 2 and 4-bedroom apartments; preferences were not confirmed.
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.
Waitlist for Canyon Pointe was open May 6-8, 2025 and is now CLOSED. Waitlists open briefly at BHP Deeply Affordable Communities and timing is based on the availability of apartment homes. Applications are not accepted prior to waitlist openings. To be notified of future openings, check the websi...
Waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments. Preferences included families or individuals currently living or working in Boulder County.
Waitlists for Deeply Affordable Communities open briefly based on apartment availability. The Canyon Pointe waitlist was open May 6-8, 2025 and is now CLOSED. Notifications can be received via website check, email sign-up, or calling the waitlist hotline (720) 564-4627.
A lottery system is used. The lottery will not be opening in 2025. The lottery opens when vouchers are available. Goal is to provide assistance within 6-12 months after lottery opens. Prior lottery openings were June 2024, October 2023, February 2023. Eligibility prioritizes local applicants, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and households with children.
The Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list for Boulder County last accepted applications from June 25, 2024, until June 26, 2024. Eligibility required applicants to be less than 62 years of age and a person with a disability, with a preference for living in Boulder County.
Waitlists for Boulder Housing Partners' Deeply Affordable Communities generally open briefly based on apartment availability, and applications are not accepted prior to openings. Past openings include Bringing School Home Communities (Diagonal Court, Iris Hawthorn, Kalmia, Manhattan) in November 2022, Ciclo in December 2019, Walnut Place, Madison, Manhattan, and Northport in July 2023, and Glen Willow in February 2023.
For older adults, people with disabilities, and families at Manhattan, Northport, Walnut Place, and Madison; residents pay 30-40% of income towards rent; preferences for living or working in Boulder County.
For 2 and 4-bedroom apartments at Glen Willow for seniors; preferences were not confirmed.
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 ...
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 13 open waiting lists (Affordable Rental, Affordable Rentals, Deeply Affordable (Families with Young Children), Deeply Affordable (Family with Young Children), Deeply Affordable - Bringing School Home, Deeply Affordable - Family Self-Sufficiency, Deeply Affordable Community - Bringing School Home, Deeply Affordable Program, Market Rate Rentals, Other Senior, Other Senior and Disabled, PBV, Public 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 anyone to apply on your behalf. If applying online, take a screenshot of your confirmation page for your records.
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 Rental open
The Affordable Rental 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.
Affordable Rentals open
The Affordable Rentals 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.
Deeply Affordable (Families with Young Children) open
The Deeply Affordable (Families with Young Children) 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.
Deeply Affordable (Family with Young Children) open
The Deeply Affordable (Family with Young Children) 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.
Deeply Affordable - Bringing School Home open
The Deeply Affordable - Bringing School Home 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.
Deeply Affordable - Family Self-Sufficiency open
The Deeply Affordable - Family Self-Sufficiency 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.
Deeply Affordable Community - Bringing School Home open
The Deeply Affordable Community - Bringing School Home 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.
Deeply Affordable Program open
The Deeply Affordable Program 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.
Market Rate Rentals open
The Market Rate Rentals 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 Senior open
The Other Senior 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 Senior and Disabled open
The Other Senior and Disabled 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.
PBV Project-Based Voucher open
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 open
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.
Affordable Rentals (Various Communities) closed
The Affordable Rentals (Various Communities) 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.
Deeply Affordable closed
The Deeply Affordable 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.
Deeply Affordable - Canyon Pointe closed
The Deeply Affordable - Canyon Pointe 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.
Deeply Affordable - Glen Willow Senior Community closed
The Deeply Affordable - Glen Willow Senior Community 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.
Deeply Affordable Community closed
The Deeply Affordable Community 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.
Deeply Affordable Program (Canyon Pointe) closed
The Deeply Affordable Program (Canyon Pointe) 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.
Deeply Affordable Program - Madison closed
The Deeply Affordable Program - Madison 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.
Deeply Affordable Programs closed
The Deeply Affordable 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.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) 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.
Other (Deeply Affordable Communities) closed
The Other (Deeply Affordable Communities) 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 - Deeply Affordable Program closed
The Other - Deeply Affordable Program 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 - Senior Affordable Community closed
The Other - Senior Affordable Community 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.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration 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.
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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.