Update: New Funding Opportunity to Support Housing for People with Disabilities (2026)

Update: New Funding Opportunity to Support Housing for People with Disabilities (2026)

Boulder County Housing & Human Services announces a new funding opportunity for projects that create or preserve affordable, accessible housing for people with disabilities. Up to $500,000 is available for capital improvements, accessibility modifications, and supportive housing development. Applications are due May 1.

Boulder County has partnered with the cities of Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, and Louisville on this project. Combined investment across all jurisdictions totals $26,000, making it one of the largest collaborative efforts in the county’s history.

The project includes improvements along South Boulder Road between Boulder and the intersection with Arapahoe Road. Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2026 with completion expected within 8 months.

Timeline

Affordable housing remains the top priority identified in the 2024 Community Survey. Boulder County’s Worthy Cause program has funded 1,042 affordable housing units since its inception, with 298 additional units in the development pipeline.

The program is modeled after similar successful initiatives in Larimer County and Jefferson County. Boulder County’s version includes additional provisions for wildfire mitigation, affordable housing, and environmental sustainability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligible participants include Boulder County residents with household incomes at or below 70% of Area Median Income (AMI). For a family of four, this is approximately $79,000 per year. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.