Affordable Living
Affordable living options include maximum incomes to qualify which are based on Boulder County’s Area Median Income (AMI) of $81,900 as set annually by the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.*
To help determine what you may be eligible for, find an overview below of our Deeply Affordable Communities, Boulder Affordable Rentals, Market Rate Rentals and Housing Choice Vouchers. Each option describes what it is, maximum income to qualify, and additional qualifying information that may apply.
Deeply Affordable Communities
Apartment communities managed by Boulder Housing Partners throughout the City of Boulder that come with rent assistance and supportive resident services available. Eligible residents pay approximately 30-40% of income towards their portion of the rent, and the remainder is subsidized through federal funding.
- There is no minimum income required to qualify.
- Student, liquid asset, and homeownership restrictions may apply.
- Qualifying criteria is provided below next to each apartment community’s name.
Household Maximum Income to Qualify | 60% of Boulder County’s Area Median Income (AMI)
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income May Not Exceed | $61,320 | $70,080 | $78,840 | $87,600 | $94,620 | $101,640 | $108,660 | $115,680 |
Canyon Pointe
For seniors 62+
Glen Willow
For families or individuals
Household Maximum Income to Qualify | 50% of Boulder County’s Area Median Income (AMI)
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income May Not Exceed | $51,100 | $58,400 | $65,700 | $73,000 | $78,850 | $84,700 | $90,550 | $96,400 |
Madison
For seniors 62+, people with disabilities, or families; For applicant households living or working in Boulder County
Northport
For seniors 62+ or people with disabilities; For applicant households living or working in Boulder County
Walnut Place
For seniors 55+ living or working in Boulder County
Broadway East
For families or individuals.
Bringing School Home Communities
For households with children ages 0-6 living or working in Boulder County
Household Maximum Income to Qualify | 40% of Boulder County’s Area Median Income (AMI)
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income May Not Exceed | $40,880 | $46,720 | $52,560 | $58,400 | $63,080 | $67,760 | $72,440 | $77,120 |
30PRL Independent Living Program
For individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) living or working in Boulder County
Holiday Neighborhood
Boulder Affordable Rentals
Apartment communities managed by Boulder Housing Partners throughout the City of Boulder that are less expensive than typical market-rate rents found in Boulder. Rents can be found on each community’s page and with each available apartment listed on our Now Renting page.
- Minimum income to qualify is 2x the rent (unless using a Housing Choice Voucher)
- Student, liquid asset, and homeownership restrictions may apply.
Household Maximum Income to Qualify | 60% of Boulder County’s Area Median Income (AMI)
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income May Not Exceed | $61,320 | $70,080 | $78,840 | $87,600 | $94,620 | $101,640 | $108,660 | $115,680 |
Household Maximum Income to Qualify | 50% of Boulder County’s Area Median Income (AMI)
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income May Not Exceed | $51,100 | $58,400 | $65,700 | $73,000 | $78,850 | $84,700 | $90,550 | $96,400 |
Market Rate Apartments
While we’re best known for offering income-qualified apartments in Boulder, we also take pride in offering beautiful market rate apartments.
- No maximum income limit to qualify
- Rents similar to renting within the private market
| Apartment Size | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample Monthly Rents | $1,750 - $2,000 | $2,000 - $2,600 | From $2,900 - $3,100 |
Housing Choice Vouchers
Rental assistance for qualified community members that can be used in privately-owned apartment complexes or rentals located throughout Boulder County. After qualifying, Housing Choice Voucher holders pay approximately 30-40% of their monthly income towards rent, and Boulder Housing Partners pays the remaining balance directly to the rental owner.
Household Maximum Income to Qualify | 50% of Boulder County’s Area Median Income (AMI)
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income May Not Exceed | $51,100 | $58,400 | $65,700 | $73,000 | $78,850 | $84,700 | $90,550 | $96,400 |
Boulder Housing Partners prioritizes assistance to local applicants who are:
- Living in Boulder County
- Households with an adult who works at least 20 hours per week 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.)
- Homeless and currently receiving services in Boulder County
From this group, we then select those who are:
- Seniors (age 62+)
- Individuals with disabilities
- Households with children
There are a limited number of Housing Choice Vouchers available. If an applicant does not fall into one the above groups, the chances of receiving a voucher are limited.
*Incomes are based on the 2021 Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Income Limits and Rents and are subject to change.
