This is Boulder County, Colorado
Boulder County is home to more than 300,000 residents and includes some of the most diverse, natural landscapes and sustainable development along the Northern Front Range of Colorado.
From visionary open space, land use and sustainability policies to forward-thinking and compassionate human services programs, our county government helps foster a vibrant, healthy and active community.
The county seat is the City of Boulder. Other incorporated towns and cities include: Erie, Jamestown, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, Superior, and Ward.
Boulder County is home to more than 300,000 residents and includes some of the most diverse, natural landscapes and sustainable development along the Northern Front Range of Colorado.
From visionary open space, land use and sustainability policies to forward-thinking and compassionate human services programs, our county government helps foster a vibrant, healthy and active community.
The county seat is the City of Boulder. Other incorporated towns and cities include: Erie, Jamestown, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Lyons, Nederland, Superior, and Ward.
Minimum Wage to Rise to $25/Hour by 2030 in Unincorporated Boulder County
The county’s new Local Minimum Wage Ordinance, which brings the minimum wage to $15.69/hour in 2024, was passed in response to the needs of unincorporated Boulder County’s lowest paid workers in the face of the rising cost of living. The new wage comes into effect on Jan. 1.
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Boulder County Dedicates $1.1 Million in Funds Toward Lafayette Mobile Home Park Purchase
The Boulder County Commissioners have extended a $1.1 million forgivable loan toward the purchase of the Mountain View Mobile Home Park in Lafayette by its residents.
The purchase will help preserve the affordability of the park as a resident-owned manufactured community, ensuring stability for residents.
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Boulder County Voters Approve Affordable Housing, Open Space, and Nederland EcoPass Ballot Measures
Boulder County voters have overwhelmingly approved the housing, open space, and Nederland EcoPass ballot measures introduced by the Boulder County Commissioners, according to the unofficial results available from the Boulder County Clerk & Recorder.
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Boulder County Launches New Wildfire Mitigation Grant Program
Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grant (SFMG) program application period open through Dec. 11.
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Boulder Shelter for the Homeless to Receive Additional $900k from Boulder County
The Boulder County Commissioners have approved an additional $900k in annual funding for the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless, which serves as a community resource for people in need. The shelter, which has seen an increase in people accessing its services, is experiencing a crucial funding gap for staff, utilities, food, and other resources as costs continue to rise.
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Boulder County Expands In Person Services with New Community Hub in Lafayette
Boulder County has expanded its in person services to residents in southeast Boulder County with a new community hub in Lafayette. The Southeast County Community Hub, located in a newly renovated building at 1755 S. Public Road, is a safe, inclusive space that enhances equitable access to services.
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