Boulder County Adopts $745 Million Budget for 2026 — August 2026

Boulder County Adopts $745 Million Budget for 2026 — August 2026

The Board of County Commissioners has adopted the 2026 Boulder County budget totaling $745 million. Key investments include $42 million for affordable housing initiatives, $28 million for transportation infrastructure, and $15 million for wildfire mitigation and climate resilience programs.

Water quality monitoring at 13 stations along Boulder Creek, St. Vrain Creek, and Left Hand Creek showed all parameters within acceptable ranges for 2025. The Assessor’s Office publishes quarterly water quality reports on the Boulder County website.

Affordable housing remains the top priority identified in the 2025 Community Survey. Boulder County’s Worthy Cause program has funded 1,506 affordable housing units since its inception, with 272 additional units in the development pipeline.

What You Need to Know

Boulder County has partnered with the cities of Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, and Louisville on this project. Combined investment across all jurisdictions totals $241,000, making it one of the largest collaborative efforts in the county’s history.

The application deadline is July 20, 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 25 business days.

How to Participate

The project includes improvements along South Boulder Road between Superior and the intersection with SH-7 / Ute Highway. Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2026 with completion expected within 11 months.