| Resource | Service Area | Financial Assistance | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Family Assistance (EFAA) | City of Boulder, Gunbarrel, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown, Gold Hill, unincorporated Boulder County in Coal Creek Canyon | Rent, deposit and other assistance | Call 303-442-3042 for appointment, will need photo ID and lease/documentation of rent Emergency appts likely available within the same week for demands, court cases, etc. |
| Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance Services (EPRAS) | City of Boulder residents with a summons for eviction court | Rent, deposit, utilities payable to landlord, to prevent eviction | Call 303-441-3414 and leave detailed message or complete online form on the city's website. Typical response within 4-7 business days. |
| OUR Center | City of Longmont, Niwot, Hygiene, Lyons, Riverside/Raymond, Allenspark | Rent and other assistance | Call 303-772-5529 or go online to ourcenter.org and fill out online inquiry form to schedule appt. Appts likely available same week for demands and/or court cases. |
| Sister Carmen | Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, Erie | Rent and other assistance | Call 303-665-4342, front desk staff/volunteer will do initial eval and then put on call-back list for an advocate to call to schedule an appt. Emergency appts available on a first come, first served basis. Contact for availability. |
| Jewish Family Service | Boulder County | Rent/mortgage | Contact via ‘Email us’ on the Jewish Family Services website or leave message at 720 248 4686. |
| Community Economic Defense Project | Statewide Eligibility: Haven’t received ERAP in past 12 months Must have an eviction court date | Arrears and current month only | Call 303-441-3414 and leave detailed message or complete online form on the city's website. Typical response within 4-7 business days. |
Rental Assistance
Other Financial Assistance
- Seniors: Area Agency for Aging (county wide) and local senior centers in Boulder, Longmont and Louisville.
- Erie Residents: Erie UpLink
- Veterans: Veterans Community Project
- Mortgage Assistance (including mobile home lot rent): Colorado Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program
Mediation
| Resource | Eligibility | Services Available | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Mediation and Resolution Center | Serves tenants in all of Boulder County, excluding city of Longmont | Mediation services for landlords and tenants to reach resolution on payment plans or a plan for move out. | Fill out the online form, email mediation@bouldercolorado.gov or call 303-441-4364. |
| Longmont Mediation Services | City of Longmont residents | Mediation services for landlords and tenants to reach resolution on payment plans or a plan for move out. | Call 303-651-8444 or email mediation.services@longmontcolorado.gov. |
Utilities Assistance
| Resource | Eligibility | Services Available | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) | Available to CO households who can meet the eligibility criteria:
| If approved, households receive a one-time credit on their utility bill intended to buffer heating costs during cold weather months. | Applications accepted Nov. 1 – Apr. 30. Applications available at EFAA’s food bank and online. Apply over the phone at 1-866 432-8435. |
| Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) | Available statewide through partner organizations | Up to $1,000 toward past due balance per utility, maximum of $2,000 for gas and electricity customers per grant cycle, from Oct 1 to Sept 30. | Learn more on the EOC website. |
Other Resources
- Other Utility Assistance for Longmont residents: Longmont City Assistance and Rebate System
- Additional Housing Resources: Boulder County Housing Navigation Tool