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Vote Yes on 1B

Vote Yes on 1B this November to secure affordable housing for the people of Boulder County

The Problem

Hardworking people in Boulder County cannot afford housing. Right now, Boulder County Regional Housing Partnership estimates that we need to triple the 2018 number (6,000) of affordable homes.

The Facts

$750,000

is the median sale price of a home in Boulder County

55%

of all renters in Boulder County are paying more than 30% of their income on housing, meaning they are housing cost-burdened.

$2,575

is the median price for a two-bedroom rental in Boulder not including utilities.

16,116

households in Boulder County spend more than half their income on rent every month.

$107,462

is the amount that a family of four needs to earn in Boulder County to get their basic needs met. 30,000 Boulder County families earn less than this per year.

37%

of people living in Boulder County are renting.

The Solution: Vote YES on 1B

This measure will provide funding to create, purchase, and renovate housing that is affordable for people at price points to reflect the community's needs, including those who need services along with their housing, such as people with disabilities.

What You’ll See on the Ballot:

WITH NO INCREASE IN ANY COUNTY TAX, SHALL THE COUNTY’S EXISTING 0.185% SALES AND USE TAX APPROVED IN 2018 PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2018-76 BE EXTENDED FOR 15 YEARS FOR THE PURPOSES OF FUNDING AFFORDABLE AND ATTAINABLE HOUSING AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES WITHIN BOULDER COUNTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE COSTS OF DEVELOPMENT, OPERATION, ACQUISITION, PRESERVATION, RENOVATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION OF FOR-SALE AND RENTAL HOMES FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND LOCAL WORKFORCE; SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; SERVICES THAT SUPPORT HOUSING STABILITY; GRANTS TO HOUSING AUTHORITIES, NONPROFIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVIDERS, AND LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES; AND SHALL THE REVENUES AND THE EARNINGS ON THE INVESTMENT OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH TAX CONSTITUTE A VOTER - APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE?

FAQS

  • If approved by the voters, there will be approximately $15 million per year available for both affordable and attainable housing for the next 15 years. Both attainable and affordable housing are lacking in Boulder County.

  • The commonly used definition is that a family or individual making 80% of the area median income or less would not spend more than 30% of their income on their total housing costs.

  • Sometimes this is also called workforce housing or middle-tier housing. It is commonly defined as housing that an individual or family making between 80% - 120% of the area median income could purchase or rent and not spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

  • The commissioners have committed to seeking a broad community engagement process so that these funds meet housing needs across all of Boulder County. Stay tuned, because this means they will want to hear from you.

  • November 7, 2023! Ballots will be mailed on October 16, 2023.

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