Broomfield Housing Authority

The Broomfield Housing Authority was organized in February 2002
to facilitate improvements in dwelling and housing conditions
for low- and moderate-income Broomfield residents

Contact:
Leslie Gibson, Housing Program Manager
303/438-6396
303/438-6297 (fax)
lgibson@broomfield.org

Determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Area Median Income for Broomfield is $71,800, based on a 4- person household.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

National Weatherization Day - October 30

October 30, 2008 marked the 32^nd Anniversary of National Weatherization Day. The Weatherization Program was created in 1976 to assist low-income households that lacked resources to invest in energy efficiency. Funds are used to improve the energy efficiency of low-income homes using the most advanced technologies and testing protocols available in the housing industry.

Emergency Repair Grants

Household emergencies can happen at the most inconvenient times!

Through a grant awarded to the Broomfield Housing Authority by Wells Fargo Housing Foundation, Broomfield is offering a one-time grant for homeowners (of single-family and mobile homes) to repair household problems that cause an immediate threat to the health and safety of the family. Repairs may include, but are not limited to, furnace and water heater repair/replacement, plumbing emergency or hazardous electrical system. For more information or to find out if you qualify, please call the Broomfield Housing Authority or visit the page on our website.

Broomfield has a Housing Counselor

Broomfield has its own housing counselor thanks to Boulder County Housing Authority Housing Counseling Program. The counselor is available to meet with residents one-on-one in Broomfield to talk budget and credit, pre-purchase readiness, post-purchase planning, mortgage default and foreclosure intervention, and reverse mortgages. To schedule an appointment in Broomfield (or Boulder or Longmont), please call the Boulder County Housing Counseling Program at 720/564-2279 or visit their website.

New! Boulder County/Broomfield Down Payment Assistance Program

The Broomfield Housing Authority is offering its residents another opportunity for homeownership assistance. Through the Boulder/Broomfield Counties Down Payment Assistance Program, administered by the City of Longmont, first-time homebuyers may receive a loan for up to 8.5% of the purchase price (max. $15,000) to be used for down payment and closing costs. Depending upon income, the assistance is either in the form of a low-interest loan or a deferred loan. For more information and to request an application, please visit their website or call Molly McElroy, at the City of Longmont, at 303/651-8530.

Home Buyer Training Course - Update

The Boulder County Housing Counseling Program, a division of Boulder County Housing Authority, has consolidated their home buyer training into a one day course. This monthly course will be held on Saturdays, from 10:00am to 4:30pm, throughout Boulder County. Registration is required -- and lunch is provided. To register, please visit their website. For more information, call Boulder County at 720/564-2279.

Course Schedule through December 2008:
Dec 13 (Boulder) - Boulder County Recycling Center, 1901 63rd St

Credit Yourself: The Way to Financial Fitness

Colorado Housing Enterprises has partnered with Key Foundation and WECO (Wealth, Education, Collaboration, Opportunity) Fund to offer free classes designed to improve consumers' skills in financial management. Topics covered include: Realizing Your Budget, Learn to be Credit Smart, and Set Your Financial Sights and Goals. Attend all four sessions and receive a free $50 U.S. Savings Bond. For more information or to reserve your seat, please contact George at 303/428-1448 x208 or George@crhdc.org.

Nov 4, 11, 18, 25 * 6:00 - 8:00pm * NEWSED (1029 Santa Fe Drive in Denver)

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