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Boulder County Housing Authority
Boulder County Housing Authority is based in Boulder, Boulder County, CO and administers 984 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code CO061. Program type: Combined. Households served: 892. Occupancy: 90%. ZIP codes served: 23.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All areas | $1,585 | $1,823 | $2,217 | $2,898 | $3,394 | $3,903 |
| VASH areas | $1,864 | $2,154 | $2,549 | $3,384 | $3,887 | $4,470 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric and/or gas | $77 | $88 | $111 | $134 | $156 |
| Water and/or sewer | $55 | $56 | $64 | $73 | $83 |
| Trash | $47 | $47 | $47 | $47 | $47 |
| All Utilities | $179 | $191 | $222 | $254 | $286 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Project-based vouchers | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80020 | $1,940 | $2,030 | $2,410 | $3,160 | $3,540 |
| 80025 | $1,760 | $1,930 | $2,270 | $3,000 | $3,430 |
| 80026 | $1,610 | $1,840 | $2,160 | $2,870 | $3,340 |
| 80027 | $1,760 | $2,010 | $2,360 | $3,140 | $3,650 |
| 80301 | $1,620 | $1,850 | $2,170 | $2,890 | $3,360 |
| 80302 | $1,600 | $1,830 | $2,140 | $2,850 | $3,310 |
| 80303 | $1,580 | $1,810 | $2,120 | $2,820 | $3,280 |
| 80304 | $1,670 | $1,900 | $2,230 | $2,970 | $3,450 |
| 80305 | $1,790 | $2,040 | $2,390 | $3,180 | $3,700 |
| 80310 | $1,600 | $1,830 | $2,150 | $2,860 | $3,320 |
| 80403 | $1,980 | $2,080 | $2,460 | $3,230 | $3,620 |
| 80455 | $1,640 | $1,850 | $2,160 | $2,880 | $3,320 |
| 80466 | $1,480 | $1,620 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,920 |
| 80471 | $1,520 | $1,730 | $2,030 | $2,700 | $3,140 |
| 80481 | $1,570 | $1,740 | $2,050 | $2,680 | $3,100 |
| 80501 | $1,400 | $1,620 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,920 |
| 80503 | $1,470 | $1,670 | $1,960 | $2,610 | $3,030 |
| 80504 | $1,540 | $1,690 | $2,060 | $2,790 | $3,320 |
| 80510 | $1,440 | $1,620 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,920 |
| 80513 | $1,620 | $1,660 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,920 |
| 80516 | $1,970 | $2,150 | $2,630 | $3,580 | $4,250 |
| 80540 | $1,790 | $1,970 | $2,270 | $3,030 | $3,450 |
| 80544 | $1,520 | $1,730 | $2,030 | $2,700 | $3,140 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Boulder County Housing Authority
3400 Broadway St, Boulder, CO 80304
Phone: (303) 441-3929
Official website: bouldercounty.gov
Email updates
About Boulder County Housing Authority
Overview
The Boulder County Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 984 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 892 households, with an occupancy rate of 90%. The authority's combined program type integrates various housing assistance services to support the community.
Scale and standing
The Boulder County Housing Authority ranks second among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, with 984 Section 8 vouchers. Its peers include Boulder Housing Partners, which administers 1,328 vouchers, and Longmont Housing Authority, with 518 vouchers. Statewide, the authority holds the 12th position in terms of voucher size among 36 authorities in Colorado.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Boulder County ranges from $1,860 to $2,610, with an average of $2,202. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,691. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 80516 at $2,610, while the lowest is in ZIP code 80513 at $1,860.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Boulder Housing PartnersBoulder, CO, 1,328 vouchers
- Longmont Housing AuthorityLongmont, CO, 518 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.