Housing Boulder County – We Make the Way

Written on February 4, 2021.

Several non–profits have come together to host a series of virtual sessions on affordable housing in Boulder County. The hosts are: Together Colorado, NAACP Boulder County, the Boulder Valley Labor Council and the East Community Housing Opportunity...

Boulder Announces Interest Rate for 2021 Tenant Security Deposit: Decrease to 0.07% for 2021

Written on January 4, 2021.

The City of Boulder published the interest rate for 2021 tenant security deposits. It is set at 0.07%, effective Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. This is the mathematical average of the one-year certificate of deposit from the top three financial institutions...

Renewals are now Overdue!

Written on September 14, 2020.

We value you as a member of the BARHA community. Renewals are due now If you have not sent in your renewal, CLICK HERE to request a link to pay on line or mail a check to BARHA, PO Box 17606, Boulder CO 80308 Contact jen@barhaonline.org with any...

Increased Enforcement On The Hill & Generally In Student Populated Areas

Written on August 12, 2020.

In mid-June, there was an increase in the transmission of COVID-19, particularly among student and youth populations. This prompted the city to issue an emergency order regarding nuisance abatement coupled with increased enforcement. We alerted membership...

Bedrooms Are For People

Written on August 12, 2020.

Bedrooms are for People is a charter initiative and has not yet made the ballot. There is a discrepancy on the number of signatures needed and dates they are due. BARHA sent out a survey to get a better understanding of where the membership stands...

Bear Ordinance

Written on July 30, 2020.

If you own property in the area bounded between the west side of Broadway Street and the city’s western boundary, the City’s southern boundary, and a line extended from Sumac 15 Avenue due west through Wonderland Lake Park you are in the Bear Protection...

Trash and Recycling – 6 Day Review

Written on July 30, 2020.

2021 Dates for 6 Day Review: 8/4/2021-9/1/2021 During student move-in and move-out times in May and August, properties in the special trash service zone which is defined as: the area included within Ninth Street, Baseline Road, Broadway, and Arapahoe...

Security Deposits

Written on July 30, 2020.

The City of Boulder has calculated the interest rate for tenant security deposits for the 2019 calendar year to be 0.75 percent, up from 0.16 percent. The new rate is effective Sunday, Jan. 1, 2019, and is the highest rate since 2009. The tenant security...

Source of Income and Immigration Status on Rental Applications

Written on July 30, 2020.

The city of Boulder amended Ordinance 8249, B.R.C. Chapter 12-1 – The Human Rights Ordinance- to add “Source of Income” and “Immigration Status” as additional protected classes. All BARHA members be sure to refer to our Compliance Memo for clarification...

Occupancy

Written on July 30, 2020.

The city of Boulder has specific laws when it comes to how many unrelated people can live in a rental dwelling. Maximum occupancy is determined by zoning district. Property owners, managers and tenants are responsible for knowing the allowed legal...