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Boulder County resources
Find help, reach the right office, and take part in your community. This plain-English guide restates the services and topics in Boulder County’s 2026–27 Community Connections brochure. Follow each link for current requirements, hours, and applications.
For an immediate emergency, call 911. For food, housing, or benefits assistance, use the relevant contacts below.
An independent CitizenLibrary adaptation of the county brochure. This is a service guide and article overview, rather than a full article transcript. Program descriptions come from the 2026–27 edition; key official pages were checked October 22, 2026. Eligibility, funding, and hours can change.
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Start here: help and access · Children, parents, and families · Housing and homelessness · Food and nutrition · Financial help and childcare costs · Older adults, caregivers, and long-term care · Health coverage and care · Work, education, and skills · Land use, wildfire, and disaster readiness · Public safety, consumer protection, and the Sheriff · County officials, taxes, and public participation · Vehicles, marriage, property, and vital records · Energy, climate, water, and agriculture · Recycling and hazardous waste · Trails, events, volunteering, and local projects
Start here: help and access
Findhelp: search by ZIP code
Find free or low-cost food, housing, health care, childcare, job training, and other nearby services.
County information and news
Start at the county website for departments, services, newsletters, and public notices.
Program website · 303-441-3525 · webmaster@bouldercounty.gov
Language assistance
Ask the county for publication articles in another language.
Program website · languageaccess@bouldercounty.gov
Disability access and accommodations
Request an ADA accommodation as early as possible. The brochure asks for requests at least two business days before an event.
Program website · 303-441-1386 · ADA@bouldercounty.gov
Children, parents, and families
Head Start
School-readiness, nutrition, health, and family services for eligible children ages 3–5 in families with low income.
Program website · 720-564-2206 · hsenrollment@bouldercounty.gov
Child Welfare
Report concerns about child abuse or neglect and ask about family and kinship support. Call 911 for an immediate emergency. County screening: 303-441-1309, option 3. The brochure also lists 844-CO-4-KIDS (844-264-5437).
Program website · 303-441-1309
Child Support Services
Get help applying for child support, changing support orders, and making or receiving payments.
Program website · 303-441-1000
Nurse-Family Partnership
Free nurse home visits for first-time parents, beginning during pregnancy and continuing until the child turns 2.
Program website · 303-413-7500
GENESIS: pregnant and parenting teens
Parenting support for teen families from pregnancy through the child’s third birthday.
Program website · 303-413-7500
Family Connects
Free nurse home visits for families with newborns, including health checks, postpartum support, and referrals.
Program website · familyconnects@bouldercounty.gov
Children with Special Needs Program
Care coordination helps families connect infants and children with special health needs to community resources.
Program website · 303-678-6064
Community Action Programs
Community organizing and advocacy support people and families with low income, including communities of color.
Program website · 303-441-3975
Tobacco education and prevention
Community partnerships work to reduce tobacco use among young people and adults.
Program website · 303-413-7540
Housing and homelessness
Housing Helpline
Ask about staying housed, rent assistance, mediation, financial coaching, and legal-help referrals. Families with children and pregnant people experiencing homelessness should start here for the right referral.
Program website · 303-441-1206 · housinghelpline@bouldercounty.gov
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Rent support for eligible households with very low income, including older adults and people with disabilities. Households generally pay about 30% of income toward rent. Ask about current lottery or waiting-list openings.
Program website · 303-441-3929
Affordable rental homes
Boulder County Housing Authority offers eligible households rental homes in Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, and Nederland. Check current vacancies.
Program website · 303-441-1206
Project-Based Vouchers
Rent assistance stays with a particular housing unit rather than moving with the tenant. Eligibility requirements apply.
Program website · 303-441-1206
Mobile Home Communities Program
Ask about repairs and rehabilitation for manufactured or mobile homes, including safety, accessibility, code compliance, and energy efficiency.
Program website · 303-441-1206
Family Self-Sufficiency
A five-year program helps eligible participants work toward education, employment, savings, and financial stability.
Program website · 303-441-3923 · 303-441-1221
Willoughby Corner
Learn about the phased affordable-housing development in east Lafayette and current leasing opportunities.
Program website · 303-441-1206
Coordinated Entry: Boulder
Adults experiencing homelessness can call 303-579-4404 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Tuesday, noon–4 p.m. The county also lists walk-in access at All Roads, 4869 N. Broadway, daily 5–7 p.m. Confirm current arrangements with the provider.
Program website · 303-579-4404
Coordinated Entry: Longmont
Call Monday–Friday, noon–7 p.m. HOPE at 804 S. Lincoln St. offers walk-in access Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, noon–5 p.m.; the county lists Wednesday walk-in access at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1335 Francis St., noon–5 p.m. Confirm before visiting.
Program website · 720-453-6096
Food and nutrition
SNAP food assistance
Help with grocery costs for households that qualify. Ask how to apply and what documents are needed.
Program website · 303-441-1000
WIC: Women, Infants, and Children
Nutritious food, nutrition and breastfeeding support, and referrals for eligible pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding participants, infants, and children. Boulder: 303-413-7520; Longmont: 303-678-6130; Lafayette: 720-564-2213.
Program website · 303-413-7520 · 303-678-6130 · 720-564-2213
Food resource calendar
Find food pantries and free meals in Boulder and Broomfield counties by community, day, and time. Check the live calendar before traveling.
Healthy Eating Active Living
Free training and practical tools help childcare providers support nutrition, physical activity, breastfeeding, and healthy routines.
Farm to Early Care and Education
Gardening, tastings, visits, and food activities introduce children ages 6 months–5 years to healthy, locally grown food.
Prenatal Produce Rx home delivery
The brochure describes produce deliveries for eligible pregnant and postpartum Medicaid patients through county and clinic partners. Ask about current enrollment and availability.
Financial help and childcare costs
Colorado Works / TANF
Eligible families with low income can receive cash support, coaching, and connections to employment and other services.
Program website · 303-441-1000
Child Care Assistance Program
Helps eligible families pay part of childcare costs for children up to age 12. Family contributions depend on income and household size. Ask about current enrollment.
Program website · 303-441-1000
Personal Finance Program
Free, private counseling about credit, debt, mortgages, student loans, and related money questions. Open to all income levels.
Program website · 720-564-2279 · PersonalFinance@bouldercounty.gov
Aid to the Needy Disabled and Aid to the Blind
Ask about temporary cash assistance for eligible adults with low income who cannot work because of a disability. Confirm current age rules, payment amounts, and SSI-related requirements.
Program website · 303-441-1000
Older adults, caregivers, and long-term care
Area Agency on Aging
Information, referrals, and services support older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and veterans.
Program website · 303-441-1617 · AgingResources@bouldercounty.gov
Old Age Pension
Financial help and, in some cases, medical benefits for older people with limited income and resources. Eligibility and benefits depend on individual circumstances.
Program website · 303-441-1000
Adult Protection Services
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of an at-risk adult. The program provides investigation, case coordination, and referrals.
Program website · 303-441-1309
Burial assistance
Ask about help with necessary funeral and burial expenses for eligible people with low income who died in Boulder County.
Program website · imaging@bouldercounty.gov
Long-Term Care Medicaid
Eligible people may receive home- and community-based services, PACE services, or extended facility care. Ask which program fits the person’s needs.
Program website · 303-441-1000 · imaging@bouldercounty.gov
Medicare Savings Program
Helps eligible people with limited income pay Medicare premiums and, for some programs, other Medicare costs.
Senior property-tax relief
The brochure describes the Senior Property Tax Exemption, Qualified Senior Primary Residence Classification, and Senior Tax Deferral. Ask the Assessor or Treasurer which programs are available and which deadlines apply. Deferral postpones payment and may accrue interest.
Program website · 303-441-3530
Health coverage and care
Health Coverage Enrollment Center
Free, impartial help comparing plans, applying, renewing, and understanding coverage. Help is available in English, Spanish, and through interpreters. The verified enrollment period for 2027 marketplace coverage is Nov. 1, 2026–Jan. 15, 2027; qualifying life changes may allow special enrollment.
Program website · 303-441-4530 · HealthCoverage@bouldercounty.gov
Health First Colorado and CHP+
Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus provide free or low-cost coverage to people who qualify. Applications are accepted year-round through Colorado PEAK.
OmniSalud
Health-coverage options for eligible Coloradans without immigration documentation. Ask the Enrollment Center about the current application process, premiums, financial assistance, lottery, and capacity. The county’s current 2027 guidance lists Nov. 1–30 for low-cost-plan renewal or lottery entry.
Program website · 303-441-4530
Medicare counseling
Free, unbiased information helps beneficiaries compare coverage and understand benefits. Medicare assistance is separate from the county marketplace Enrollment Center.
Program website · 303-441-1546 · medicare@bouldercounty.gov
WellMind Connection and CAT
Connect with behavioral-health resources and the Community Assistance and Treatment team. Services are available in English and Spanish. WellMind lists phone hours Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Call 911 for immediate danger.
Program website · 303-441-1300 · WellMind@bouldercounty.gov
Vaccination clinics
Public Health offers vaccines for children, teens, and adults, including programs for people without insurance or with limited coverage. Check eligibility, appointments, walk-in options, and clinic times.
Program website · 303-413-7799
Veteran Services Officers
Help for U.S. military veterans and dependents accessing local, state, federal, and nonprofit benefits.
Program website · 303-441-3890 · vso@bouldercounty.gov
The Works Harm Reduction Program
Sterile supplies, overdose-prevention education, naloxone, HIV and hepatitis C testing, and referrals to health care and treatment.
Program website · 720-864-6515
Work, education, and skills
Workforce Boulder County
Career planning, workshops, job-search help, skills development, and hiring support for employers.
Program website · 720-776-0822 · workforce@bouldercounty.gov
Power Ahead Colorado
The brochure describes a regional program linking building-efficiency upgrades, incentives, contractors, and clean-energy workforce training. Check current offerings.
Land use, wildfire, and disaster readiness
Community Planning & Permitting
Planning, zoning, development review, building permits and inspections, mapping, and related services for unincorporated Boulder County. Inside a city or town, start with that municipality’s planning office.
Program website · 303-441-3930 · planner@bouldercounty.gov
Wildfire Partners
Ask about property assessments, mitigation guidance, certification, rebates, tree chipping, community programs, and help for vulnerable residents. Funding and eligibility vary.
Program website · 303-441-1420 · info@wildfirepartners.org
Junk Your Junipers: multifamily rebates
Condo associations, apartments, and other multifamily communities can ask about rebates for removing highly flammable junipers from shared areas.
Emergency alerts
Register for emergency alerts by text, email, or voice call.
Preparedness workshops
Learn about evacuation plans, emergency alerts, go bags, medications, documents, pets, and household preparedness. Check the current workshop calendar.
Public safety, consumer protection, and the Sheriff
Community Protection Division
Contact the District Attorney’s office for help with scams, consumer disputes, wage-theft complaints, exploitation concerns, and prevention education. Pause before sending money; verify unexpected demands through a trusted official contact.
Program website · 303-441-3700
Bias- and hate-motivated crimes
The District Attorney’s office provides reporting resources and coordination with local agencies. Call 911 for an immediate emergency.
Program website · 303-441-1595
Coroner’s Office
Investigates cause and manner of death and provides information and support for people dealing with loss.
Program website · 303-441-3535 · coroner@bouldercounty.gov
Blue Envelope Program
People whose conditions affect communication can keep key documents in a blue envelope to signal accommodation needs during law-enforcement contact. Ask the Sheriff’s Office about obtaining one.
Program website · 303-441-3650 · BCSO@bouldercounty.gov
Burn permits and agricultural burns
Check permit requirements, agricultural-burn registration, and current fire restrictions before any outdoor burn in unincorporated areas.
Program website · 303-441-4500
Sheriff’s Cadet Program
A career-exploration program introduces young people ages 14–21 to law-enforcement work.
Program website · 303-441-3600
Fingerprinting
Appointments are required. The brochure lists court-ordered prints, concealed-carry permits, and county employees among eligible purposes.
Program website · 303-441-3600
Reserve Unit and Sheriff volunteers
Explore trained volunteer opportunities supporting operations, jail services, and the Sheriff’s Office.
Program website · 303-441-3600
Restorative justice
Volunteer roles support processes where victims can be heard and people responsible for harm can take responsibility.
Program website · 303-441-1752
Victim assistance
Advocates offer crisis support, information, referrals, and case-related outreach to people affected by crime, accidents, or trauma.
Program website · 303-441-3656
County officials, taxes, and public participation
Elected-official directory
Find current county commissioners and the Assessor, Clerk and Recorder, Coroner, District Attorney, Sheriff, Surveyor, and Treasurer. Use the official directory for current officeholders and contacts.
County commissioners and public meetings
Find meeting agendas, hearings, town halls, and opportunities to comment. Contact the commissioners about county services and priorities.
Program website · 303-441-3500 · commissioners@bouldercounty.gov
County budget
Review proposed budgets, hearing materials, recordings, and adopted spending plans. Use the current calendar for meeting dates rather than the printed schedule.
Assessor: property values
Ask about property assessments, valuations, and applicable exemptions.
Program website · 303-441-3530
Treasurer: property-tax payments
Find tax bills, payment deadlines, calculations, and deferral information.
Program website · 303-441-3520
Where property taxes go
Learn how property taxes support county services and other taxing districts, including schools, cities, fire districts, water districts, and libraries.
Voting and elections
Find registration information, ballot tracking, drop boxes, voting centers, accessible voting options, election work, and ballot-processing tours. Confirm deadlines and locations on the current election page.
Program website · 303-413-7740
Voter registration
Use Colorado’s official portal to register or update your address and voter information.
Vehicles, marriage, property, and vital records
Motor Vehicle Division
Titles, vehicle registration, and disability placards. Check appointment rules for in-person service and renewal options online, by mail, drop box, or kiosk. The website also has buyer/seller and fraud-prevention guidance.
Program website · 303-413-7710
Recording: marriage and real-estate documents
Marriage licenses, civil unions, recorded deeds, liens, plats, and other property documents. Property owners can ask about free email alerts for potentially fraudulent recording activity.
Program website · 303-413-7770
Birth and death certificates
Request certified vital records from Public Health. Check current eligibility, required identification, fees, and online, mail, or in-person options.
County contracting opportunities
Businesses can register in the procurement portal to find current solicitations and contracting opportunities.
Energy, climate, water, and agriculture
Climate Equity Fund
Community grants support locally led climate action and residents most affected by climate impacts. Check the current application cycle and deadline.
Program website · climateequityfund@bouldercounty.gov
CARE home energy upgrades
Energy Outreach Colorado offers qualifying households free efficiency upgrades. Available work may include insulation, air sealing, lighting, appliances, or heating equipment.
EnergySmart
Free, impartial home-energy advice connects residents to suitable upgrades, contractors, rebates, and income-qualified incentives.
Program website · info@EnergySmartYes.com
Drive Electric newsletter
Updates on electric cars and bicycles, charging, events, educational resources, and available incentives.
Grey to Green Fund
Grants support replacing paved or concrete areas with nature-based improvements such as rain gardens, native plants, and community gardens. Check current availability.
Growing Shade
Tree planting and ongoing care focus on neighborhoods especially vulnerable to heat. Ask about current communities served and participation opportunities.
Keep It Clean Partnership
Water-quality reports, stormwater education, pollution-prevention tips, and pollution reporting for the Boulder St. Vrain watershed.
Program website · 303-441-1531
PACE: Partners for a Clean Environment
Free advising helps businesses save energy, reduce waste, and find available rebates for efficiency, electrification, and related projects.
Program website · 303-786-7223 · info@pacepartners.com
Rebuilding Better
Marshall Fire survivors can find guidance for planning and building efficient, healthy, and resilient homes.
Soil Health Initiative and Sustainable Food and Agriculture Fund
The brochure describes separate grant opportunities for soil-health practices and sustainable food-system projects. Check the county’s current grant pages for eligibility and application periods.
Zero Foodprint Restore Grants
Farmers and ranchers can explore support for regenerative agriculture and soil-health practices. Check the next application period.
Recycling and hazardous waste
Recycling Center and drop-off
The brochure lists a 24-hour drop-off for accepted cans, paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, and shredded paper. Check current sorting instructions before dropping off materials.
Hazardous Materials Management Facility
Household hazardous-waste disposal is listed as free for residents of Boulder County, Broomfield County, and Erie. Others may pay a fee; businesses must arrange approval. Confirm accepted materials and hours.
Program website · 720-564-2251
Nederland and Allenspark transfer stations
Recycling is available for accepted mixed recyclables, cardboard, and scrap metal. Fees apply to some trash, appliances, construction materials, and compost. Confirm local rules and hours. Nederland: 303-258-7878; Allenspark: 303-747-2107.
Program website · 303-258-7878 · 303-747-2107
Trails, events, volunteering, and local projects
Trails and open-space rangers
Find trails and visitor information. The brochure describes bike patrols, youth and family programs, volunteer rangers, and search-and-rescue dog teams.
Parks programs and heritage events
Find guided hikes, programs for children and older adults, farm and mining-history visits, schoolhouse events, and other activities. Check current dates before attending.
County events calendar
Use the live calendar for current events. Past seasonal listings in the 2026–27 brochure may no longer be available.
Volunteer opportunities
Explore one-time or ongoing roles. Brochure examples include transit ambassadors, Medicare counseling, victim/witness advocates, Miles of Smiles rides, naturalists, rangers, and Master Gardeners.
Public Works and road projects
Find current road, bridge, drainage, resurfacing, traffic-signal, and county-facility projects. Check live project notices for closures and schedules.
Equitable procurement
The brochure explains efforts to make county contracting opportunities more visible and accessible to a wider range of businesses.
E-bike safety
Different rules apply to e-bikes, electric motorcycles, scooters, and modified devices. Before riding, check the county’s current guidance and the rules for the specific road or trail.
Climate accountability lawsuit
The brochure reports on the county and City of Boulder’s climate-damages lawsuit. Consult the county case page for updates; the brochure’s litigation status is a dated snapshot.
How these services work together
The brochure’s housing stories show how agencies work together: veteran housing can combine county navigation, Veterans Community Project, VA benefits, and housing vouchers. Other stories describe supportive housing after long-term homelessness and rehabilitation of Lilac Place to preserve affordable homes. Start with the Housing Helpline for your own situation.
County human-services grants support local organizations connecting residents to food, care, housing, and other support. WellMind and CAT help connect people to behavioral-health services; pregnancy nutrition programs connect food access with health care. Findhelp is a useful starting point when more than one kind of help is needed.
The wildfire and climate stories describe forest thinning and landscape management, home mitigation, safer landscaping, tree planting with continued care, and efficient buildings. The practical steps for a household differ from those for a whole neighborhood; Wildfire Partners and EnergySmart can help you find the right program.
The public-life stories explain election verification, county budgeting, roads and traffic signals, and community service. The commissioners’ message invites residents to stay informed, attend public meetings, and share priorities. Use the current official pages for meetings, voting deadlines, and volunteer openings.
Sources and updates
Primary source: Community Connections 2026–27, official English edition. See also the county’s publication page. Other official pages checked include the Enrollment Center, Housing Helpline, Head Start, Elections, Findhelp, WellMind, and Homeless Solutions. Remaining program links and contacts were transcribed from the brochure; each individual program was not independently rechecked.
Updates applied: Head Start’s email follows its current official page; the erroneous enrollment period on brochure page 36 is replaced with county-confirmed dates. Older benefit amounts and grant deadlines are not presented as current. OmniSalud follows the county’s current premium and enrollment guidance.
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