Local Resources
Many organizations are helping in various ways during this time of COVID-19. See below to learn more
Eligible BHP Residents May Qualify for Additional Assistance in Paying Rent
Boulder Housing Partners residents who have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 may be eligible to receive additional assistance in paying rent through the City of Boulder’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CVRF). The City of Boulder has established the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CVRF) Emergency Assistance Program utilizing funds meant to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19). This program may provide up to three (3) months of emergency rental and/or utility assistance for residents who pay BHP for utilities, up to the amount determined to be necessary by the program administrator in order to meet the need of the individual household. Qualifying households must live inside the City of Boulder limits and must certify they have been impacted by COVID-19. Only rent and/or utility charges incurred between March 1, 2020 and December 30, 2020 are eligible.
If your household is eligible, please download the applicationin English or Spanish and email your completed form to ResourceConnection@boulderhousing.org. If you have any questions about the application, please contact your Community Manager or call 720-564-4610 and ask to be connected with Resident Services.
Boulder County COVID-19 Resources
Boulder County's Main Resource Page for COVID-19
Boulder County has created this central location listing organizations that provide services in the areas of childcare, financial assistance, employment resources, food assistance, elder services, and more.
Visit: www.boco.org/COVID-19Resources
Call: 720-776-0822 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Sun 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.).
Additional Financial and Housing Supports
Boulder County Housing Assistance Hotline
In addition to visiting their COVID-19 Resources page, you can contact the Boulder County Housing Assistance hotline and leave a message to be called back by a housing specialist within one or two days. Housing specialists will talk abour your circumstances with you to make sure you're connected with the right resources.
Call: 303-441-1206
Colorado State Unemployment Office
If you have lost your job or are experiencing a reduction in hours or wages, you may be eligible for unemployment benefits. Self-employed, independent contractors and gig workers may also be eligible for these benefits.
Visit: www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/unemployment
Call: 303-318-9000, Español: 303-318-9333
Emergency Family Assistance Agency (EFAA)
EFAA may be able to help with expenses and access to basic needs resources such as food through their pantry.
Visit: www.efaa.org/get-help/what-we-do-2/, www.efaa.org/obtener-ayuda/ (Español)
Call: 303-442-3042
Employment Information
- Workforce Boulder County: 720-864-6600, for job listings and career/financial development opportunities
- Connecting Colorado: https://connectingcolorado.com/ for job listings.
Questions?
If you are a Boulder Housing Partners resident or Housing Choice Voucher holder, please continue to reach out to your Community Manager or Housing Choice Voucher specialist if you have any questions or concerns about paying rent due to COVID19 economic hardships.
Additionally, if you would like assistance navigating local resources listed above, contact BHP's Resident Services team at ResourceConnect@boulderhousing.org or (720) 473-4479.