Section 8  Housing Program

The Section 8 Housing Program is a federally-funded program designed to assist low-income families with their housing needs. Program participants pay approximately 30%-40% of their adjusted income toward rent paid directly to their landlord. Boulder Housing Partners (BHP) pays the balance directly to the landlord.  This program allows elderly persons (62 years+), disabled persons, and families to live in a variety of different neighborhoods.

Wait time can vary from 3 to 6 years from the date and time the application is received. Highest priority is given to people currently working or living in the City of Boulder, that are considered senior, (62 years +), disabled or a family. Anyone is welcome to apply; however you must be eligible and meet the income guidelines established annually by HUD.

An applicant who is single, non-senior or non-disabled may apply for housing, but will have to wait until those individuals who meet any of the above described criteria are housed first. For this reason the wait time may be indefinite for these individuals.

Type of Housing Available: Vouchers are provided for assistance in private market apartments. Voucher holders find their own apartment.

Rent Amount:
30% - 40% of family's adjusted gross income, if all household members qualify.

Income eligibility: Applicants' yearly maximum gross income must be below the following amounts.
Individual:     $31,400
Family of 2:  $35,850                
Family of 3:  $40,350
Family of 4:  $44,800

Please note: you may not qualify for the federally subsidized programs if you fall into one of these categories:

• Your household does not currently live or work within the city limits of Boulder (for example, Longmont and Lafayette are in Boulder County so you would not qualify for housing with us).
• Your household has been evicted from federally subsidized housing within the past five (5) years.
• You or a member of your household has been arrested or convicted of a crime within the past five (5) years that involves drugs, violence, or disrupting the peaceful enjoyment of others.
• You or a member of your household is required to register on the Sex Offender's List.
• Your household exceeds the maximum income limits dependent on program and family size.
• If you are a single-person household, you must either be disabled or elderly (at least age 62) to qualify.

Admin Plan

The Section 8 Administrative Plan is the guiding document that governs how Boulder Housing Partners operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The current plan is being revised and is going to the Board of Commissioners' for approval on August 9, 2010. Please click the link below to review this plan. Public review of the Section 8 Administrative Plan will be heard at the beginning of the Board meeting on August 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Written comments can also be sent to Karen Kreutzberg, 4800 N. Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304 or to kreutzbergk@bouldercolorado.gov at any time and will be shared at the meeting. We welcome your comments.

The plan has been split in half for easier web viewing:
Plan Part 1
Plan Part 2