Evictions
The previous evictions moratorium put in place by Governor Jared Polis has expired, however under a new executive order the following applies:
- Landlords must still provide 30 days’ notice of any default for non-payment of rent before initiating or filing action for forcible entry and detainer (eviction). During the 30-day period, tenants have the opportunity to “cure” any default for non-payment.
- The state is ordered to work with landlords to implement “model rent payment agreements” to help people who can’t pay their rent because they’ve been impacted by financial hardship due to COVID-19.
- Landlords also can’t charge late fees or penalties for any breach of the terms of a lease or rental agreement due to non-payment of rent that occurred between May 1 and June 13, 2020.
The Boulder County District Attorney’s Office has issued guidance around evictions. See this guidance in English and Spanish.
As has been the case, during this challenging time landlords and tenants are strongly encouraged to enter into rent payment or rent delay agreements that work for both of them. Comprehensive information on housing supports during COVID-19 is available at www.boco.org/COVID-19Resources and www.boco.org/COVID-19Recursos. The Boulder County Housing Helpline (303-441-1206) is also in place to help people cover their housing costs or find ways to work with their landlords.
Income reduced? Take these actions now:
- If you can’t pay a bill on time, call the company. Many companies will work with you on a solution. See guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
- If your income has been drastically reduced, apply for Colorado unemployment benefits. Learn more about the newly streamlined process to apply here. You can also contact Workforce Boulder County at 720-776-0822 for assistance applying for Unemployment (in English or Spanish).
- Access community resources and apply for public benefits. See more below and in other sections of this page.
- Avoid scams and offers of easy money. Never give your personal information or pay in response to an offer of help. See what the Federal Trade Commission has to say about this.
If you need assistance with expenses:
Emergency Family Assistance Association (EFAA)
Food assistance/food bank, financial assistance for utilities, rent or mortgage, health services, and much more for Boulder and the southern mountains. See flyers in English and Spanish. Phone: 303-442-3042.
Sister Carmen Community Center
Food assistance/food bank, financial assistance for utilities, rent or mortgage, health and transportation services, and much more for Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, and Erie.
303-665-4342
OUR Center
Food pantry, hot breakfasts & lunches, housing and rental assistance, basic health services, and more for residents of the St. Vrain Valley School District, including the northern mountains.
303-772-5529
Peak to Peak Alliance
Food assistance through pantries in Nederland, Ward, Lyons, and Allenspark, financial assistance for rent/mortgage, and other services and referrals with help from the Mountain Resource Liaisons.
Virtual Job Fair
Workforce Boulder County is hosting a virtual job fair with local employers who are currently hiring. The job fair has recently added new employers. To participate, create a Connecting Colorado Account and select Boulder County as a region of interest in their profile. Learn more and log on to participate in the job fair HERE.
Workforce Boulder County has an ongoing weekly online hiring event every Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. Join the virtual hiring event via Zoom at: https://bit.ly/36lDE5y
Meeting ID: 858 8339 7779
Passcode: 964558
Join by phone at 346-248-7799 with meeting ID and passcode above.
Workforce Boulder County
Workforce Boulder County (WfBC) provides career services for job seekers and businesses, including veterans services and a young adult program. Due to COVID-19, their offices are closed until further notice. WfBC staff are still available remotely, please find updates on services in English and Spanish. WfBC staff can help monolingual Spanish speakers apply for Unemployment over the phone. Reach out to Workforce Boulder County in the following ways:
- General questions
Call: 720-776-0822
Email: workforce@bouldercounty.org - Job listing and other information: connectingcolorado.com
- Virtual resume critique or interview prep: ceinfo@bouldercounty.org
- Business customers: wfbiz@bouldercounty.org
- Veterans: contact Daniel Savage, Regional Veterans Employment Representative, at 720-595-1232
- Visit the Workforce Boulder County web site at www.wfbc.org
Employment First
If you have an appointment with Employment First, please call your Support Specialist at the number listed on your paperwork to reschedule.
State Employment Resources
A response site that provides support for individuals in Colorado impacted by job loss by connecting folks to essential services, online training programs, and immediate employment opportunities.
Unemployment Insurance
For information about unemployment insurance and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment visit https://myui.coworkforce.com/Welcome or call:
- Denver Metro: 303-318-9000/ Toll-Free: 1-800-388-5515
- Denver Metro (in Spanish): 303-318-9333/ Toll-Free: 1-866-422-0402
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TTY) Denver Metro: 303-318-9016/ Toll Free: 1-800-894-7730
Personal Finance Program
The Boulder County Personal Finance Program (PFP) is here to help you navigate financial uncertainty, including services such as:
- Individualized financial capacity – priority payments and options during difficult times, gaining control of your money, ways to save, debt management, etc.
- Mortgage questions and foreclosure intervention – reducing losses, understanding your options
- Student loans and repayment programs – plans to fit your income, getting out of default, loan consolidation, loan forgiveness/deferment, credit impacts
- The home buying process – home affordability and debt-to-income ratios, loan options, your credit score, purchase and down-payment assistance, etc.
- Safe banking (see www.BankOnBoulderCounty.com) – connecting people with a bank account so they can receive their paychecks, unemployment benefits, and government stimulus money faster and safer, and finding banks that have accounts with very low monthly fees ($0 to $5)
- Reverse mortgages – education and certificates
The PFP team offers both phone and virtual appointments to review your individual circumstance, talk about options and help you create a plan. All appointments are free and confidential, and Spanish-speaking coaches are available. Here’s how to reach us:
- Request an appointment via the PFP web page (click on “Request an Appointment”)
- call 720-564-2279 (option 1 for English and option 8 for Spanish) and leave a voicemail (call-backs within 48 hours), or
- email PersonalFinance@BoulderCounty.org