Food Assistance (SNAP)

Last updated: Aug. 25, 2026

New federal law has changed who can get SNAP.

Who is affected?

• Adults without dependents: Most adults ages 18 to 64 who do not have a disability will need to meet work requirements to keep getting SNAP. The government calls this group Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents, or ABAWDs.
  • This now includes some people who did not have to meet these rules before. Examples are people without stable housing, veterans, and those who aged out of foster care.
• Parents with older children: If your youngest child is 14 or older, you will need to meet work requirements to keep getting SNAP.
• Most Non-Citizens: Most immigrants who do not have U.S. citizenship or a green card can no longer get SNAP. This includes refugees, asylees, and parolees.

What’s changed?

Things to know:

• If you are applying for SNAP for the first time, you will need to meet these new rules.
• If you already get SNAP, you do not have to meet the work requirements until it is time to renew. When you renew, the new rules will apply.
• Refugees, asylees, parolees, and most other non-U.S. citizens will no longer get SNAP starting May 1, 2026.
• Keep your phone number and address up to date in Colorado PEAK. You can also use Colorado PEAK to see if you qualify.

If you need help

Visit boco.findhelp.com to search for free or low-cost services near you, including food assistance, health coverage, job training, and housing. The website is available in more than 130 languages.

You can also call 2-1-1 or 866-760-6489 to talk to someone who can help you find services.

You can apply for benefits in different ways. After you apply, we will contact you to do a required interview. Choose one option that works best for you:

Online:

• • Apply through Colorado PEAK, or
  • Apply for benefits using Boulder County’s form

On the Phone:

• Call the Hunger Free Colorado hotline at 855-855-4626. Help is available in over 150 languages.
• Call Benefits in Action at 720-221-8354. Help is available in English and Spanish, or other languages via a language line.

On Paper:

1. Print the benefits application (Spanish)
2. Submit the application by:
   1. Emailing your application to imaging@bouldercounty.gov (its okay to email pictures)
   2. Fax your application to 303-441-1523
   3. Send it by mail or use one of our drop boxes:Housing & Human Services, 515 Coffman St., Longmont, CO 80501
      (The drop box is on the west, Terry Street side.)Housing & Human Services, 3460 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304
      (The drop box is on the south entrance side.)

If you already get SNAP, you must renew every six months.

The State of Colorado will send you a notice when it is time to renew. If you have not received a notice, check your Colorado PEAK account.

There are two ways to recertify online:

• Renew your benefits online, or
• Complete the secure online form to recertify your benefits

To be eligible for SNAP, you must:

• Live in Colorado
• Be a U.S. Citizen or green card holder
• Show proof of who you are
• Meet certain income limits

To keep getting the right amount of SNAP benefits, you should:

• Read all notices you get in the mail or through Colorado PEAK.
• Report changes in your household within 10 days.

Examples of Changes to Report

• Starting or losing a job
• Working more hours or earning more money
• Moving to a new address
• Someone moving in or out of your home
• Changes in your costs (like rent, utilities, or childcare)

Changes That Could Lower Your Benefits

• Your income goes up
• Fewer people live in your household
• Your housing costs go down
• A household member’s student or immigration status changes
• A past mistake on your case gets fixed
• Program rules change

Changes That Could Raise Your Benefits

• Your income goes down
• More people live in your household
• A person with income leaves your household
• Your housing costs go up
• A household member’s student or immigration status changes
• A past mistake on your case gets fixed
• Program rules change

Other Things to Know

• Report any change that lowers your benefits. If you do not, and the county finds out later, you may have to pay those benefits back.
• Some changes may not affect your benefits until it’s time to recertify.

Report changes in your household within 10 days. You can find examples of what to report under “Changes That Affect Your SNAP Benefits” tab.

To report a change:

• Submit a change to your case online, or
• Complete a Change Report Form (Formulario de informe de cambios)

Releasing Your Information

Use this Release of Information form (Autorización para Divulgación de Información) if you want Boulder County Human Services to share your SNAP information with someone else. That could be another agency, a professional, or a person who needs it. This release is good for one year.

Cancelling a Release of Information

Use this Release of Information Cancellation form (Cancelación de Autorización para Compartir Información) to cancel a release you asked for before.

Requesting Your Records:

If you are requesting records for yourself or your family:

Use the Boulder County Human Services Records Request Form. You can request records for:

• Yourself
• Your biological or adopted children, or
• Children you’re the legal guardian of

If you need records for someone else, please email HHSRecordsRequest@bouldercounty.gov.

Good to know:

• Fees may apply.
• Giving false information may break Colorado law.
• We keep completed forms on file for one year.

If you are law enforcement, a district attorney, or a child welfare agency:

Send your request to HHSRecordsRequest@bouldercounty.gov.

Your request must be on official agency letterhead and include:

• Names of alleged victims, perpetrators, and others involved
• Dates of birth
• The timeframe the records cover

How can I reschedule my interview?

Please call 303-441-1000 or text us at 303-441-1069.

How long will the interview take?

About 30 minutes by phone.

How do I transfer my case to Boulder County?

Contact your current county and share proof of your new address in Boulder County. Ask them to transfer your case here.

What happens after the interview?

A technician will review your case. They might ask for more info, approve, or deny your case. You’ll get a letter about the decision in your Colorado PEAK inbox, email, or by mail.

How do I prepare for my interview?

We’ll ask about:

• Your income (money you make before taxes and deductions, plus any Social Security, unemployment, or veterans’ benefits)
• Your costs (rent, utilities, phone)
• Your assets (cars, property, bank accounts, and retirement accounts)

You can email paychecks, bank statements, rent and utility bills, and other papers to imaging@bouldercounty.gov before your interview. This will speed up your case.

Where do I find forms?

• Public Assistance Benefits Forms
• Email scanned copies or pictures to imaging@bouldercounty.gov

Where can I drop my forms off?

Put it in a drop box at:

• 515 Coffman St., Longmont, CO 80501 (west, Terry Street side)
• 3460 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304 (south entrance side)

How do I get a replacement EBT card?

If you have an active case and need to replace your EBT card (the card you use to buy food), call Colorado’s EBT customer service at 1-888-328-2656.