Frequently Asked Questions About Boulder Housing Partners (BHP)
What does Boulder Housing Partners do?
Where is Boulder Housing Partners located?
I'm in a housing crisis. Do you offer emergency housing assistance?
What housing options does Boulder Housing Partners offer?
Do I qualify for any of your housing options?
How long will I have to wait for housing?
Are pets allowed in Boulder Housing Partners housing?
How can I get a Boulder Housing Partners housing application?
I am currently on a waiting list and have some questions.
Why was my name removed from the waiting list?
What other housing referral services are available in Boulder?
What does Boulder Housing Partners do?
As the housing authority for the City of Boulder, we are committed to our mission to provide housing for low and moderate-income members of our community. We currently rent over 1,000 units including apartments, townhomes and houses. We also provide rental assistance to an additional 750 households. We serve elderly individuals, disabled persons and families. We foster a healthy sense of community in every property we develop or manage.
Click here to read BHP Mission.
Where is Boulder Housing Partners located?
We are located at 4800 North Broadway in Boulder, at the northeast corner of Broadway and Lee Hill Road. We are the last stop on the northbound SKIP bus route. Click here for Google map.
You can reach us by phone Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm MT at 720-564-4610. TTY 1-800-659-3656 Fax 303-939-9569. Email us at bhpinfo@bouldercolorado.gov
I'm in a housing crisis. Do you offer emergency housing assistance?
Boulder Housing Partners does not offer emergency housing.
Please contact these organizations for assistance.
For Families
Emergency Family Assistance
303-442-3042
1575 Yarmouth Ave
Boulder, CO 80304
www.efaa.org
For Adults
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless
303-442-4646
4869 North Broadway
Boulder, CO 80304
www.bouldershelter.org
What housing options does Boulder Housing Partners offer?
Click Here for BHP's Housing Assistance Guide
We provide four housing options:
With a qualifying income you can apply to live in BHP's units with affordable rents. Applications are accepted year round.
BHP also owns a number of units that rent at the same level as typical rental units throughout Boulder. Applications accepted year round.
With qualifying incomes, seniors (62 +), disabled individuals and families can apply to live in public housing and pay only a third of your adjusted monthly income for rent and utilities.
Please note that the waiting list is currently closed
4. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
With qualifying incomes, seniors (62 +), disabled individuals and families who qualify for Section 8 vouchers pay a approximately 30-40% of their adjusted monthly income for rent and may choose to live in any unit where Section 8 vouchers are accepted.
Please note that the waiting list is currently closed
Do I qualify for any of your housing options?
Click Here for BHP's Housing Assistance Guide
Qualification requirements vary. Depending upon the option you choose, your household cannot earn more than 30% to 80% of Boulder's Area Median Income (AMI). If you earn more than this, consider our market-rate rentals. Please click on the above links to learn more, or call, email, or visit us.
How is my rent determined?
Your rent is determined by several factors: what housing option you apply for, how much you earn, how many members are in your household.
Click Here for BHP's Housing Assistance Guide
How long will I have to wait for housing?
Time on the waiting lists can vary from 6+ months to 6+ years, depending upon which program you are applying for.
Are pets allowed in BHP housing?
Our pet policy varies depending upon which housing option you choose.
Click here for BHP's Standard Pet and Companion Policy
How can I get a housing application?
Click here for application form for affordable rentals and here for an application for market-rate rental or call our office at 720-564-4610 for an application.
Our waiting list is currently closed for Public Housing and the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Please check back at a later date to find out when the waiting list will be open or check public notices in the Daily Camera. For further questions you may write, email (bhpinfo@bouldercolorado.gov) or call our office 720-564-4610.
I am currently on a waiting list and have some questions
What documents do I need when I clear the waiting list?
Get a head-start! Please note that we require copies of various documents from you when you submit your actual application for subsidized housing. If you don't have any of the following, now would be a good time to begin the process to get them: Social Security cards for all family members, current driver's license or State ID, birth certificate for all family members, INS documentation if applicable, verification of child custody, subsidy award letters, asset information, etc.
What is my status on the waiting list?
Your status on the waiting list is based on the date of pre-application as well as preference points. The highest number of preference points is awarded to people who either work or live within the City of Boulder limits. Your wait time will vary depending on many factors, such as availability of vouchers, and turnover rate. Due to these factors, we are unable to release your position on the waiting list. If you do not live or work in the City of Boulder the wait time is indefinite.
What do I do if I change my address?
Since we inform you by mail when you reach the top of the wailist, we must have your current address at all times. If you move, inform us of your new address immediately using the application change form - phone calls will not be accepted. If we are unable to contact you because you have not provided us with a correct address, your name will be removed from the waiting list. We are not responsible for any non-received mail due to the US Postal Service.
We conduct a purge of the waiting list every year. You will receive an update letter in the mail. You must respond within the time limit specified on the letter or your name will be removed from the waiting list(s).
How am I notified that I am at the top of the waiting list?
When your name nears the top of the list, you will be contacted by mail at the last known address on your pre-application.
Why was my name removed from the waiting list?
Families on our waiting list are responsible for notifying BHP with any changes in address or phone number. We regularly update our waiting list, routinely removing the names of those applicants who do not respond to our requests regarding contact information.
What other housing referral services are available in Boulder?
Click here for housing referral resources
Where can I get information on rebates, such the food tax rebate, the property tax/rent rebate, the heat/fuel rebate, and property tax deferral?
For information on the City of Boulder food tax rebate, please call Housing and Human Services at 303 441 1836.
Property Tax/Rent/Heat Rebate Form 104 PTC is available from the Colorado Department of Revenue. Call 303-238-3278 press 4 for form 104 PTC or 800-240-0247. Forms may also be available at www.revenue.state.co.us
If you are a senior citizen, please call Senior Citizen assistance at the Boulder County Treasurer's Office 303-441-3520 for rebate information.
Boulder Housing Partners
Phone: 720-564-4610
TTY: 1-800-659-3656
Fax: 303-939-9569
Fax: 303-939-9569
Maintenance: 720-564-4620
