Rent Assistance and Housing Resources in Boulder County

Several organizations offer rent assistance and affordable housing options in and around Boulder County. Most require some paperwork for applications.

Rent Assistance Programs:

• Boulder County: https://bouldercounty.gov/departments/human-services/emergency-rental-assistance/
  • Offers help with rent, utilities, and other housing costs.
• EFAA (Emergency Family Assistance Association): https://www.efaa.org/get-help/financial-assistance/
  • Provides financial assistance and other support services to families in Boulder.
• City of Boulder: https://bouldercolorado.gov/services/eviction-prevention-and-rental-assistance-services-program
  • Focuses on preventing evictions and offers rental assistance to eligible residents.
• Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance (DUE FEB 13): https://doh.colorado.gov/emergency-rental-assistance
  • Statewide program offering rent and utility assistance. Deadline approaching!
• OUR Center (Longmont): https://www.ourcenter.org/
  • Provides a range of services, including rental assistance, to residents of Longmont, Niwot, Lyons, and surrounding areas.
• Sister Carmen Community Center (Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Erie): https://sistercarmen.org/
  • Offers financial assistance, including help with rent, to residents of these communities.
• Jewish Family Service (Boulder County): https://www.jewishfamilyservice.org/
  • May provide rent or mortgage assistance to those in need.
• Community Economic Defense Project (Statewide): https://www.coloradocommunityrightsnetwork.org/ced-project
  • Offers assistance with rent arrears and current month’s rent for those facing eviction.

Affordable Housing:

• Boulder: https://boulderhousing.org/are-you-eligible/
  • Provides affordable housing options and resources.
• Longmont: https://longmontcolorado.gov/housing/affordable-housing/
  • Information on affordable housing programs and resources in Longmont.
• Longmont Housing Authority: https://www.longmonthousing.org/
  • Offers affordable housing options and rental assistance programs.
• Lafayette: Offers a permanent housing program (no affordable rentals): https://www.lafayetteco.gov/342/Affordable-Housing
• Lyons: https://www.townoflyons.com/601/Affordable-Housing-Resources
  • Information and links to affordable housing resources in Lyons.
• Erie: https://www.erieco.gov/2100/Affordable-Housing
  • Overview of affordable housing options in Erie.
• Louisville: Prioritizes those in transitional housing due to the fire: https://bouldercounty.gov/families/housing/housing-developments/kestrel/
• Boulder County Housing Authority: https://bouldercounty.gov/departments/housing-and-human-services/housing-authority/
  • Provides affordable housing and rental assistance programs throughout Boulder County.
• Thistle Community Housing: https://thistle.us/
  • Offers affordable housing communities in Boulder.

Other Resources:

• Boulder County Housing Helpline: https://bouldercounty.gov/families/housing/housing-helpline/
  • Provides information and referrals to a variety of housing resources.
• Colorado Housing Search: https://www.coloradohousingsearch.com/
  • Statewide search tool for affordable housing options.

This is not an exhaustive list, but it covers many of the key resources available in Boulder County. Remember to contact the organizations directly for the most up-to-date information and to see if you qualify for assistance.