Housing Choice Voucher Program
Housing Choice Voucher Lottery Opening September 25-27, 2018. Learn More.
About Housing Choice Vouchers with Boulder Housing Partners
What is a Housing Choice Voucher?
Formerly known as Section 8, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) help cover the cost of monthly rent for members of our community who earn incomes that are well below 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?
To be eligible, applicants may earn up to 50% of the Area Median Income with no minimum income necessary. (See maximum income limits chart.)
According to program guidelines, preference is given to applicants who live and/or work within the city limits of Boulder and are seniors (age 62+), individuals with disabilities, or families with children. There are a limited number of Housing Choice Vouchers available. If an applicant does not have one of the preferences, the chance of receiving a voucher is very limited.
When can I apply?
Lottery Opening September 25-27, 2018
A lottery system is used for applicants to become HCV participants. If a lottery number is selected, applicants will be contacted over the course of approximately one year to proceed with the next steps of the eligibility process. The lottery opens briefly about one time per year and the dates of the lottery change yearly. Please visit the Housing Choice Voucher Program page on our website or call our information hotline, 720-564-4627, for lottery opening information.