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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Boulder, CO

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Boulder County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Boulder, CO.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Boulder County, CO$148,400Very Low Income (50%)$51,100$58,400$65,700$73,000$78,850
Extremely Low Income (30%)$30,700$35,050$39,450$43,800$47,350
Low Income (80%) $72,350$82,700$93,050$103,350$111,650

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Boulder, CO

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Boulder, CO. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Boulder, CO Boulder County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1585Estimated $475.50 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1823Estimated $546.90 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$2217Estimated $665.10 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$2898Estimated $869.40 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Boulder, CO

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Woodlands Boulder

2663 Mapleton Ave
Boulder, CO - 80304
Total Apartment Units: 35
Years In Service Since: 1993

Parkside Family Housing

5007 Valmont Rd
Boulder, CO - 80301
Total Apartment Units: 34
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 34
2 Bedroom apartments 2
3 Bedroom apartments 19
4 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 1994

Sinton Apartments

1853 26th St
Boulder, CO - 80302
Total Apartment Units: 83
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 83
1 Bedroom apartments 25
2 Bedroom apartments 58
Years In Service Since: 1994

Foothills Community

747 Cherry Ave
Boulder, CO - 80304
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
1 Bedroom apartments 14
2 Bedroom apartments 50
3 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2001

Holiday Neighborhood

4600 Broadway St
Boulder, CO - 80304
Total Apartment Units: 49
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 49
1 Bedroom apartments 19
2 Bedroom apartments 28
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Uptown Broadway

4565 14th St
Boulder, CO - 80304
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32
1 Bedroom apartments 14
2 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Vistoso Apartments

4500 Baseline Rd
Boulder, CO - 80303
Total Apartment Units: 15
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 15
2 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Fairways Apartments

5600 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, CO - 80303
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 24
2 Bedroom apartments 46
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

San Juan Del Centro Apartments (boulder)

3100 34th St
Boulder, CO - 80301
Total Apartment Units: 150
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 150
1 Bedroom apartments 14
2 Bedroom apartments 56
3 Bedroom apartments 64
4 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Broadway East Community

3110 Broadway St
Boulder, CO - 80304
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
2 Bedroom apartments 30
3 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Broadway West Community

3120 Broadway St
Boulder, CO - 80304
Total Apartment Units: 26
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 26
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Red Oak Park

2637 Valmont Rd
Boulder, CO - 80304
Total Apartment Units: 59
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 59
2 Bedroom apartments 44
3 Bedroom apartments 11
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Westview Community

4600 Broadway St
Boulder, CO - 80304
Total Apartment Units: 34
Years In Service Since: 2012

High Mar

4990 Moorhead Ave
Boulder, CO - 80305
Total Apartment Units: 59
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 59
1 Bedroom apartments 38
2 Bedroom apartments 21
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Ledges On 29th

2810 29th St
Boulder, CO - 80301
Total Apartment Units: 61
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 61
1 Bedroom apartments 36
2 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Lee Hill

1175 Lee Hill Dr
Boulder, CO - 80302
Total Apartment Units: 31
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 31
1 Bedroom apartments 31
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Lumine On 28th

2675, 2701, 2785, 2805 28th Street
Boulder, CO - 80301
Total Apartment Units: 69
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 69
1 Bedroom apartments 35
2 Bedroom apartments 32
3 Bedroom apartments 2
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES
Accepts Homeless: YES

Project Renovate

Various
Boulder, CO - 80302
Total Apartment Units: 279
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 279
1 Bedroom apartments 103
2 Bedroom apartments 74
3 Bedroom apartments 37
4 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Palo Park Community

4525 Palo Parkway
Boulder, CO - 80301
Total Apartment Units: 35
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 35
1 Bedroom apartments 13
2 Bedroom apartments 14
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES

Spark West

3155 Bluff Street
Boulder, CO - 80301
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
2 Bedroom apartments 26
3 Bedroom apartments 19
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES

Attention Homes Apartments

1440 Pine St.
Boulder, CO - 80302
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
1 Bedroom apartments 13
2 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2019
Accepts Homeless: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Boulder, CO

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Boulder County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Foothills Group Home

4500 Seventh Street
Boulder, CO - 80304
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 8
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

San Juan Del Centro

3100 34th St
Boulder, CO - 80301
Phone: (303) 447-0532
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Glen Willow Apartments

303 Pearl St
Boulder, CO - 80302
Phone: 720-564-4610
Total Apartment Units: 34
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Catamaran Court

6653 Kalua Rd
Boulder, CO - 80301
Phone: (303)665-9244
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Canyon Pointe

4800 Broadway St
Boulder, CO - 80304
Phone: 720-564-4610
Total Apartment Units: 82
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Alvarado Village

3380 Moorhead
Boulder, CO - 80303
Phone: (303) 497-0666
Total Apartment Units: 28
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in CO?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.