Tungsten Village

Tungsten Village, completed in 2020, is located at 333 State Highway 72, just a few blocks northwest of downtown Nederland. The community includes 26 affordable rental homes for low- and moderate-income residents. It is owned, managed, and maintained by the Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA).

Beauty and Sustainability in the Mountains

Tungsten Village combines thoughtful design, environmental sustainability, and mountain community character.

Key features include:

Permeable surfaces that reduce runoff and protect local waterways.
A solar energy system that produces about 31 kilowatt-hours each year.
Downcast lighting that supports Nederland’s Dark Sky Initiative by protecting views of the night sky and minimizing light pollution.
Environmentally friendly construction, following the Town of Nederland’s recycling and green building guidelines.

The building design reflects the spirit of the mountains, using natural materials, earth-tone colors, and architecture that fits the community’s style.

What’s in a Name?

Tungsten Village was named by community members Naomi Harris and Tamara Whinston through BCHA’s “Name it, Ned” campaign in 2018, citing as their source of inspiration Nederland’s history of tungsten mining paired with the saying “it takes a village” to describe the close-knit community.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to participate fully in the application process, please call 720-564-2267 and select option 1. For those with a hearing impairment, our TDD number is 7-1-1.

Please visit the Boulder County Housing Authority’s Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodation page for information about the housing authority’s non-discrimination policy and reasonable accommodation request process.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

What is the property like?

Tungsten Village is close to downtown Nederland at an elevation of 8,228 feet. It includes 26 homes with sizes ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms. It serves a mixed general population, with rents affordable to households earning at or below 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Several homes are for households earning at or below 40% and 50% AMI, and 6 homes offer a rental subsidy (“project-based” subsidy) for the lowest-income tenants, allowing the resident to pay no more than approximately 30% of the household’s adjusted gross income toward rent.

The site plan for Tungsten Village was designed to offer a balance between providing room for families to maintain privacy and encouraging community interaction and collaboration. The property features an outdoor seating area and easy connections to the regional trail system and downtown area.

What are the amenities?

Property and home amenities include:

Secured main entry
Laminate wood flooring
Elevator access
Electric range
In-home washer/dryer
On-site bicycle storage
Ceiling fans
Sustainability features such as energy-efficient appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator and stove), LED lighting, low/no VOC paint, water-conserving fixtures, and large windows attracting daylight
An outdoor seating area
Close proximity to open space, skiing, and biking and hiking trails

What are the home sizes? How much is the rent?

Home sizes and rent amounts:

1 Bedroom (11 homes) = $821 – $1642
2 Bedroom (13 homes) = $985 – $1971
3 Bedrooms (13 homes) = $1898 – $2277

Are utilities included in the rent?

Yes! Heat, electricity, water, trash, and recycling are all included in the rent.

Are pets allowed? How about service animals and companion animals?

Yes! BCHA allows households to keep up to two pets, plus two “confined” animals (such as birds, rodents, fish and reptiles). More details are outlined in BCHA’s Pet Policy.

Do I get a parking space?

Yes! One parking space is provided for each resident household at Tungsten Village, although it’s not an assigned space. There are also parking spaces for guests, visitors, and staff, and designated accessible parking spots for people with disabilities.

Tungsten Village residents are also encouraged to use public transportation, and each resident recieves a free regional EcoPass to us.

What transportation options are there at Tungsten Village? What about Nederland in general?

Tungsten Village is located across the street from the Nederland RTD transit center, which provides service to downtown Boulder by way of Nederland High School and Eldora Mountain Resort. There is also a shuttle to the Hessie Trailhead, a popular entry point for the Indian Peaks Willderness, at the RTD transit center.

All Tungsten Village residents receive an RTD EcoPass, which allows free unlimited rides on buses and rail throughout Boulder County and regionally, including to, from, and within Denver.

In addition to public transportation, residents with a disability who are not able to use the regular bus lift system may also be served through the Access-a-Ride program, which provides curbside and door-to-door service.

What are the income limits to live at Tungsten Village?

Tungsten Village will serve households with income at or below 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Rent and income limits listed below are updated annually by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

2024 Income Limits

Household Size: 1
- Income Limit = $63,300
Household Size: 2
- Income Limit = $72,300
Household Size: 3
- Income Limit = $81,360
Household Size: 4
- Income Limit = $90,360
Household Size: 5
- Income Limit = $97,620

I have a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. Can I use it at Tungsten Village?

Yes. If you have a Section 8 voucher, also known as a Housing Choice Voucher, you may use it to subsidize your rent at a non-subsidized home at Tungsten Village.