What are the Income Guidelines?

Qualifying for Boulder Housing Partners affordable rental housing is based on your household's income.  Income Guidelines are the total combined gross income for the household. Guidelines for various household sizes need to be met to be eligible for housing programs. Area Median Income (AMI) requirements vary by apartment and property. The guidelines are based on median incomes for Boulder County as set annually by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Income Table for 30%-80% of Area Median Income (AMI) for Boulder for 2018:

	Public Housing, Section 8, BAR*	Public Housing, Section 8, BAR*	Public Housing, Section 8, BAR*	Public Housing, BAR*	Public Housing, Twenty37 Apartment Homes*
Household Size	30% AMI	40% AMI	50% AMI	60% AMI	80% AMI
1	$22,830	$30,440	$38,050	$45,660	$50,350
2	$26,070	$34,760	$43,450	$52,140	$57,550
3	$29,340	$39,120	$48,900	$58,680	$64,750
4	$32,580	$43,440	$54,300	$65,160	$71,900
5	$35,190	$46,920	$58,650	$70,380	$77,700
6	$37,800	$50,400	$63,000	$75,600	NA
7	$40,410	$53,880	$67,350	$80,820	NA
8	$43,020	$57,360	$71,700	$86,040	NA

 

*Qualifications: Must have a minimum gross monthly earnings of 2 times the rent.
Sample monthly rents for those earning 30-60% AMI:

• 1B:  $815 - 1,222
• 2B:  $978 - 1,467
• 3B:  $1,129 - 1,694
• 4B:  $1,260 - 1,890