$6.3 Million Awarded for Affordable Housing and Human Services Projects — Eldora Area

$6.3 Million Awarded for Affordable Housing and Human Services Projects — Eldora Area

Boulder County has awarded $6.3 million in Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership funds to 12 affordable housing, childcare, and human services projects throughout the county. Funded projects include new affordable rental construction, homebuyer assistance, and childcare facility improvements.

According to Maria Gonzalez, director of Sustainability, Climate Action & Resilience, this program served 36% more residents in 2026 compared to the previous year. “We’re seeing unprecedented demand from communities across Boulder County, particularly in Lafayette and the surrounding area,” Maria Gonzalez said.

The application deadline is June 15, 2026. Late applications will be accepted on a space-available basis. Incomplete applications will be returned with a list of missing items. Average review time is 12 business days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Affordable housing remains the top priority identified in the 2026 Community Survey. Boulder County’s Worthy Cause program has funded 1,036 affordable housing units since its inception, with 65 additional units in the development pipeline.

The project includes improvements along Left Hand Canyon Drive between Lafayette and the intersection with Foothills Highway. Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2026 with completion expected within 14 months.

How to Participate

Boulder County has partnered with the cities of Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, and Louisville on this project. Combined investment across all jurisdictions totals $196,000, making it one of the largest collaborative efforts in the county’s history.