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Applications are open through Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.

Boards and Commissions Vacancies and Requirements

Before you submit your application, click the link below to see which Boards and Commissions are accepting applications and their specific requirements.

Each Board and Commission may have multiple open positions with different requirements. If you meet a specific requirement, please speak to that in your application. If applying as a representative of an owner, written approval is required from the owner and must be submitted with the application.

Board or CommissionNumber of open positionsRequirements
Arts Commission 2
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • One year of residency in Boulder prior to March 2026
Beverage Licensing Authority 1
  • 21 years of age minimum
  • One year of residency in Boulder prior to March 2026
Board of Zoning Adjustment 1
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • One year of residency in Boulder prior to March 2026
Boulder Junction Access District - Parking Commission2
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • Property owner or representative of property owner
Boulder Junction Access District - Travel Demand Management Commission2
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • Property owner or representative of property owner
Boulder Urban Renewal Authority10
  • 18 years of age minimum
Cannabis Licensing Advisory Board 1
  • 21 years of age minimum
  • One year of residency in Boulder prior to March 2026
Design Advisory Board 1
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • One year of residency in Boulder prior to March 2026
Downtown Management Commission1
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • one year of residency in Boulder prior to March 2026
Downtown Management Commission1
  • Property owner or representative
Environmental Advisory Board2
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • One year of residency prior to March 2026
Housing Advisory Board 1
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • One year of residency in Boulder prior to March 2026
Housing Authority2
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • One year of residency in Boulder prior to March 2026
Human Relations Commission 1
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • One year of residency in Boulder prior to March 2026
Landmarks Board1
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • One year of residency in Boulder prior to March 2026
Open Space Board of Trustees 1
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • One year of residency in Boulder prior to March 2026
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board 2
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • One year of residency in Boulder prior to March 2026
Planning Board 1
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • One year of residency in Boulder prior to March 2026
Police Oversight Panel2
  • Enrolled fulltime in an institute of higher education
  • Either live in or attend school in Boulder
Police Oversight Panel6
Transportation Advisory Board 1
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • One year of residency in Boulder prior to March 2026
University Hill Commercial Area Management Commission 1
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • One year of residency in Boulder prior to March 2026
Water Resources Advisory Board 1
  • 18 years of age minimum
  • One year of residency in Boulder prior to March 2026

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