The 2024 application period is now closed. Rebates for 2024 were $104 for individuals and $318 for families.
Annual City Food Tax Rebate Program
Each year, the City of Boulder provides rebates to help compensate residents with lower incomes for the city sales tax they pay on food.
2024 Application Period Closed
Who is eligible?
To be eligible, applicants must complete an application and meet financial eligibility guidelines, have resided within Boulder city limits for the entire 2024 calendar year, and be:
- age 62 or over for the entire 2024 calendar year; or
- a person with a disability; or
- a family with children under 18 years of age in the household for the entire 2024 calendar year;
City residents who do not have permanent shelter are eligible for the refund and can meet the residency requirement by providing documentation that they are receiving services from a city-recognized homelessness services agency.
2025 Financial Eligibility Guidelines:
| Family Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Limit | $51,100 | $58,400 | $65,700 | $73,000 | $78,850 | $84,700 | $90,550 | $96,400 |
Food Tax Rebate Program Dashboard
Learn more about how Food Tax Rebate funds were distributed by viewing the dashboard below.