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BHP FAQ2021-06-28T11:52:20-06:00

How can Boulder Housing Partners help you?

Answers to frequently asked affordable housing questions

We want everyone who wants to live in Boulder to be able to find a home. If you don’t find the information you need here, please contact us and we’ll get you an answer.

What does Boulder Housing Partners do?2021-06-08T13:04:17-06:00

Boulder Housing Partners strives to make living in Boulder welcoming and affordable for people from a diverse range of backgrounds, regardless of income. The housing authority for the City of Boulder for over 50 years, BHP builds, owns, and manages quality affordable homes for low and moderate-income residents, while fostering thriving and sustainable Boulder communities.

Through BHP’s award-winning communities and innovative programs, Boulder residents have access to over 1350+ affordable apartment homes, 100+ market-rate apartments, and 1,300+ rental assistance vouchers.

Where is Boulder Housing Partners located?2021-06-24T05:42:45-06:00

You’ll find our main office building 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. You can reach us by phone Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT at (720) 564-4610 or TTY 1-800-659-3656. Our fax number is (303) 939-9569. Email us at bhpinfo@boulderhousing.org.

How many apartment communities do you manage in Boulder?2021-06-24T05:24:59-06:00

Boulder Housing Partners owns and manages 35+ apartment communities throughout the City of Boulder.

What housing options does Boulder Housing Partners offer?2021-06-22T14:27:30-06:00

We provide four housing options:

  1. Deeply Affordable Communities
  2. Boulder Affordable Rentals
  3. Market-Rate Rentals
  4. Housing Choice Vouchers (rental assistance)

Throughout our apartment communities, we also offer designated communities with programming for households with children, as well as communities dedicated to serving seniors and people with disabilities.

What is the difference between Market Rate Rentals, Affordable Rentals, Deeply Affordable Rentals and Housing Choice Vouchers?2023-06-08T14:34:49-06:00

Please see our program comparison page!

Do I qualify for any of your housing options?2021-06-22T14:29:16-06:00

For qualification requirements, visit our Are You Eligible page.

How do I apply?2021-06-22T14:31:30-06:00

Market-Rate rentals and Boulder Affordable Rentals accept applications when there is a vacancy. Visit the Now Renting page for available Boulder rentals. The Housing Choice Voucher lottery and Deeply Affordable Communities waitlists will be open at different times throughout the year. Please check the program pages for waitlist/lottery status and opening dates.

Do I have to be from Boulder in order to qualify for programming?2023-08-02T17:01:01-06:00

For our Boulder Affordable Rentals and Market-Rate rentals, applicants may apply from any location.

For our Deeply Affordable Communities, program guidelines give priority to those who live or work in Boulder County with the following exceptions: For Canyon Pointe and Glen Willow, applicants may apply from any area.

For Housing Choice Vouchers, Program guidelines give priority to those who live or work in Boulder County

I’m in a housing crisis. Do you offer emergency housing assistance?2021-04-21T09:39:09-06:00

Boulder Housing Partners does not offer emergency housing. Please contact these organizations for help.

Does Boulder Housing Partners offer an affordable homeownership program?2021-06-24T05:33:44-06:00

No, we only offer rentals and rental assistance.  Please visit the City of Boulder’s affordable homeownership program for more information.

English is not my first language. Do you provide translation services?2021-04-21T09:21:49-06:00

Yes. Language should never be a barrier to finding a home. Boulder Housing Partners provides free translation and interpretation services for those with Limited English Proficiency.

What do I do if I feel like my fair housing rights have been violated?2024-04-11T14:50:51-06:00

HUD is ready to help with any problem of housing discrimination. If you think your rights have been violated, the Housing Discrimination Complaint Form is available for you to download, complete and return, or complete online and submit. You may also write HUD a letter, or telephone the HUD Office nearest you. You have one year after an alleged violation to file a complaint with HUD, but you should file it as soon as possible.

Are you the only affordable housing provider in Boulder for apartment rentals?2021-06-22T14:42:48-06:00

No. Other organizations who provide affordable rentals include Golden West Senior Living, San Juan Del Centro (303-442-0230), The Nest, Thistle, and Boulder County Housing and Human Services.