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Local offices in Boulder
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
New Britain Customer Service Hub
1101 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Help here
- Housing and human services navigationGet help finding city housing and human services, dropping off documents, or picking up applications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bouldercolorado.gov
Human services · City office
Housing & Human Services
Help here
- Housing and human servicesFind city resources for affordable housing, homelessness, eviction prevention, mediation, and family support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bouldercolorado.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Boulder Housing Partners
4800 North Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceAsk about affordable rentals, housing waitlists, and Housing Choice Vouchers for people served by the City of Boulder housing authority.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on boulderhousing.org
Utilities · City office
City of Boulder Utilities and Utility Billing
Help here
- Water, wastewater, and stormwater utility billingCall about water service, utility bills, payments, or help with a billing concern.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bouldercolorado.gov
Older adults · City office
Older Adult Services
909 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
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- Older adult programs and supportAdults age 60 and older and their caregivers can get referrals, case management, and information about programs and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bouldercolorado.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Boulder County at Boulder
1333 Iris Ave, Boulder, CO 80304
Help here
- Job and workforce servicesCall to schedule an appointment for help with job searches, training, education, and employment resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cdle.nxt-dev.colorado.gov
State office · State office
Colorado Driver License Office, Boulder
4800 Baseline Rd., Suite A102, Boulder, CO 80303
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Colorado driver license, permit, or identification card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.colorado.gov
Library · Regional office
Boulder Public Library District
1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
Help here
- Library servicesVisit or contact the library to borrow materials, use public resources, or get help from library staff.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on boulderlibrary.org
Local office · City office
City of Boulder General Information and Inquire Boulder
Help here
- City information and service requestsCall for general city information or use the city’s online portal to report an issue or ask for help.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bouldercolorado.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation
3198 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind and register for recreation classes, sports, camps, and other programs for people of all ages and abilities.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bouldercolorado.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Boulder
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Community Food Share
650 S. Taylor Ave., Louisville, CO 80027
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Colorado Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Boulder County Community Programs
3482 N. Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Boulder County
Boulder is in Boulder County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Boulder County Human Services
515 Coffman St., Longmont, CO 80501
Help here
- Food and financial assistanceApply for food, cash, health coverage, and other support for your household.Apply online
- Child care assistanceGet help paying for child care while you work, look for work, or attend school.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bouldercounty.gov
Community action · County office
Boulder County Community Action Programs
3482 Broadway St., Boulder, CO 80304
Help here
- Community Action ProgramsFind programs and support that help people with low incomes build financial stability.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bouldercounty.gov
Public health · County office
Boulder County WIC, Longmont
515 Coffman St., Second Floor, Longmont, CO 80501
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programWIC provides food benefits, nutrition education, and health referrals for pregnant or postpartum people and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bouldercounty.gov
Child support · County office
Boulder County Child Support Services
515 Coffman St., Longmont, CO 80501
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help setting up, changing, or enforcing a child support order.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bouldercounty.gov
Housing authority · County office
Boulder County Housing Authority
518 Coffman St., Longmont, CO 80501
Help here
- Affordable housingFind affordable rental homes and housing programs for people who qualify.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bouldercounty.gov
Local office · Regional office
211 Colorado
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 211colorado.org
Colorado programs by kind of help
These are run by Colorado and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Colorado
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988