Update: Boulder County Adopts $745 Million Budget for 2026 (2026)

Update: Boulder County Adopts $745 Million Budget for 2026 (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.

Transportation access remains a key concern. Boulder County’s Via mobility program provides door-to-door transit service for residents in Lafayette and surrounding communities who cannot access fixed-route bus service. RTD routes B, J, and BOLT serve major corridors.

Affordable housing remains the top priority identified in the 2026 Community Survey. Boulder County’s Worthy Cause program has funded 423 affordable housing units since its inception, with 60 additional units in the development pipeline.

Related Programs

The application deadline is May 27, 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 15 business days.

Volunteers contributed over 14,162 hours to this program last year. The Public Works coordinates with 5 nonprofit partner organizations throughout Boulder County to deliver services.