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Housing Choice Voucher Program

The way to receive a Housing Choice Voucher is through our lottery program.
The last lottery was held Oct. 20-21, 2020 and the next lottery will be in February 2021.

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About Housing Choice Vouchers with Boulder Housing Partners


What is a Housing Choice Voucher?

Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), formerly known as Section 8, help cover the cost of monthly rent for members of our community whose incomes are below the area average.  After qualifying, participants in the HCV program pay approximately 30-40% of their monthly income toward rent.  The remaining balance is paid directly to the owner of a participant’s rental home by Boulder Housing Partners (BHP).

Where can vouchers be used?

Housing Choice Vouchers may be used throughout Boulder County in privately-owned apartments, townhomes or houses that are qualified and have opted to accept vouchers.  HCV participants find the home they would like to rent, then coordinate the next steps with the homeowner and BHP. All of BHP’s communities in the Boulder Affordable Rentals program do accept vouchers.

Am I Eligible?

Income Information

To be eligible, applicants may earn up to 50% of the Area Median Income with no minimum income necessary. (See maximum income limits chart.)

Eligibility Criteria

According to program guidelines, 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 who attends school full-time 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.)

AND who are one or more of the following

  • Seniors (age 62+)
  • Individuals with disabilities
  • Households with children
  • Homeless and currently receiving services in Boulder County

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.

When can I apply?


A lottery system is used for applicants to become HCV participants. Beginning in 2020, the lottery will open online three times a year in the months of February, June (canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19), and October.  The lottery will be open for two days during those months.  Exact dates of the openings will be posted on our website and lottery hotline (720-564-4627) at least one month in advance. Our goal in opening the lottery on a regular basis is to allow for a quicker turn-around time to help community members as they plan for housing options.


How do I reach the Housing Choice Voucher team?

Please be in touch!  You can:

Call: (720) 564-4630

Email:
For current Housing Choice Voucher participants, email us at voucherteam@boulderhousing.org
For applicants or general questions, email us at hcv@boulderhousing.org
For portability questions, email us at portability@boulderhousing.org
For homeowners or landlords, visit the landlord page or email us at landlords@boulderhousing.org
Not sure?  Send us a message on the contact page.

Schedule an Appointment:
Mondays or Wednesdays from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
In-person meetings are offered by appointment only during these days and times at our main office: 4800 N. Broadway.  All appointments will follow COVID-19 safety procedures. Call or email us to schedule.


Frequently Asked Questions about the Housing Choice Program


2020 Housing Choice Program Administrative Plan


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