Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Boulder, CO
There are 35 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Boulder with roughly 2,415 assisted units — including 22 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 32 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $435 to $1,093 per month.
35
assisted properties
2,415
subsidized units
$764
typical rent
—
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Boulder
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Boulder
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Renovate LIHTCPB Section 8 | 279 | — | — |
| Golden West Senior Communities LIHTCPB Section 8 | 253 | — | — |
| Tantra Lake Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 185 | — | — |
| San Juan Del Centro Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $645 | — |
| 30pearl Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Diagonal Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | — | — |
| Sinton Apts LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Canyon Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | $435 | — |
| Foothills Community LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Fairways Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Lumine on 28th LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Madison Woods LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Ledges on 29th LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Hilltop Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| High Mar LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Red Oak Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Bustop LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Holiday Neighborhood LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Spark West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Broadway East Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Canopy at Red Oak Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Attention Homes Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Bluebird LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Ciclo Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Palo Park Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Glen Willow Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | $547 | — |
| Parkside Family Housing LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Westview Community LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Uptown Broadway LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Lee Hill LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Alvarado Village PB Section 8 | 28 | $1,093 | — |
| Broadway West Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Vistoso Apts LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Catamaran Court PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Foothills Group Home §811 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Boulder (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Renovate LIHTCPB Section 8 | 279 | — | — |
| Golden West Senior Communities LIHTCPB Section 8 | 253 | — | — |
| Tantra Lake Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 185 | — | — |
| San Juan Del Centro Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $645 | — |
| 30pearl Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Diagonal Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | — | — |
| Canyon Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | $435 | — |
| Fairways Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Hilltop Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Red Oak Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Bustop LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Spark West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Broadway East Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Canopy at Red Oak Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 41 | — | — |
| Attention Homes Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Boulder
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinton Apts LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Foothills Community LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Lumine on 28th LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Madison Woods LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Ledges on 29th LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| High Mar LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Holiday Neighborhood LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Parkside Family Housing LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Westview Community LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Uptown Broadway LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Lee Hill LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Vistoso Apts LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Boulder
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Lafayette, CO
- Longmont, CO
- Louisville, CO
- Denver, CO
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Aurora, CO
- Lakewood, CO
- Fort Collins, CO
- Pueblo, CO
- Greeley, CO
- Westminster, CO
- Englewood, CO
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.