The Spoke on Coffman

In addition to its great location, the property features an elevator, natural gas heating and cooling, and luxury vinyl tiles. Each home comes with energy-efficient kitchen appliances and an in-unit washer and dryer. Ground-floor apartments have a patio, and all residents can use the shared internal courtyard. The development also includes green features like ENERGY STAR-rated appliances, water-saving plumbing fixtures, LED lighting, low-VOC materials for better air quality, and solar roof panels.

Yes! Boulder County Housing Authority (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. BCHA does not charge pent rent or require a pet deposit.

Smoking is not allowed indoors or in most outdoor areas at Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) properties. BCHA’s Smoke-Free Policy is available upon request and provided at lease signing. Illegal drugs are not allowed. While marijuana is legal in Colorado, it is still illegal under federal law and cannot be used on BCHA properties.

Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA) has property management and maintenance staff who are responsible for day-to-day housing operations. One on-site property manager oversees BCHA’s Longmont properties, which includes The Spoke on Coffman. Maintenance staff conduct regular inspections, attend to work orders, and are available for emergencies.

Boulder County Housing Authority has several policies that require resident compliance, including but not limited to those related to smoking, illegal drugs, pets, housekeeping, and inspections. To request a packet of resident policies, please contact Property Management at BCHAleasing@bouldercounty.gov or 720-564-2267 (option 2).

Rent amounts vary by home size (number of bedrooms), and the chart below lists current rent limits based on Gross Household Income. Rent and income limits are determined and published annually by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are subject to change.

Please note: Residents who have a housing voucher or live in a subsidized home will pay no more than 1/3 of their household gross income on rent, regardless of the home size or published rent.

Yes! Your rent covers heat, electricity, water, trash, and recycling, which can save you hundreds of dollars. However, services like phone, internet, and cable are not included and must be paid separately if you choose to use them.

Security deposits vary according to number of bedrooms in the home:

The Spoke serves households with an income at or below 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The income limits in the chart below reflect the 2024 limits set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These are updated annually, typically in the second quarter of the year.

Yes. To make sure you can afford your home, your monthly income must be at least twice the rent. If you don’t meet this requirement, a leasing specialist may look at your rental history, past payment habits, and assets to see if you still qualify. If you have a housing voucher, this rule does not apply.

Yes! You can use your voucher to help pay rent for a non-subsidized home at The Spoke on Coffman.

Current BCHA residents can transfer to The Spoke on Coffman if they meet certain requirements. To qualify, you must have a month-to-month lease (available after your first year), be in good standing (paying rent on time and following lease rules), meet income limits, and have a monthly income at least twice the rent amount.

Yes! If you need an affordable home, we encourage you to apply. While it’s preferred for applicants to meet income requirements when they apply, income isn’t officially checked until a home becomes available. Since income can change over time, you may still qualify later.

If you’re unsure, you can get free help from the Boulder County Personal Finance Program. A finance specialist can review your income and budget with you one-on-one.

National criminal and sexual offender background checks will be conducted for all residents. Upon meeting other eligibility requirements, application acceptance would depend on a number of factors including but not limited to the nature of the legal issues and whether any convictions were issued.

We add up the current value of all your assets, including checking and savings accounts, money markets, IRAs, CDs, real estate, annuities, trust accounts, term life insurance, and more.

The number of people who can occupy a home varies based on bedroom size, as local occupancy requirements allow no more than two people per bedroom plus one additional person. Residents who have a housing voucher may be required to adhere to stricter occupancy requirements associated with those vouchers.

Yes. The Spoke has more accessible homes than required, and all units can be reached by elevator. Sixteen homes (21%) are fully accessible, and five of those meet strict federal accessibility standards. These homes have no-step entrances and wider doorways, as well as accessible outlets, switches, kitchens, and bathrooms.

Service animals are welcome in areas that the public can access. Assistance animals that will reside in homes, including those that may otherwise be considered service animals or those for emotional support, may be requested as a Reasonable Accommodation.

Boulder County, in accordance with the Fair Housing Act, prohibits discrimination in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin.

Apply online to live at The Spoke on Coffman.

Those needing help with the application can call 720-564-2267, where assistance will be provided in English and Spanish. Residents with a disability may request a Reasonable Accommodation for application assistance by emailing housing@bouldercounty.gov or calling 720-564-2267.

Important: You must have a phone number or email to create an account with Waitlistcheck, the online system where our applications are hosted. You’ll also need to provide a mailing address. If you receive mail through general delivery, write “General Delivery” instead of an address and include your city,

You must enter an address for both your physical and mailing address to complete the application. If you don’t have a mailing address, you can list an alternate contact who can receive mail for you and contact you as needed.

If you have a disability and need assistance with your application, you can request a Reasonable Accommodation by emailing BCHAleasing@bouldercounty.gov or calling 720-564-2267. A staff member will return your call to help complete your application over the phone or find another solution that works for you.

For general application help, call 720-564-2267 for assistance in English and Spanish.

Basic information is required to complete your application. This includes:

• Your name, birthdate, and sex/gender
• You contact information
• Your estimated gross monthly household income (for all household members age 18 or over) and source (employment, SSI, SSDI, pension, TANF, child support, etc.)

There are 36 residential parking spaces within The Spoke on Coffman’s parking garage for the building’s 73 homes. The 36 residential parking spaces are reserved for residents at all times with accessible parking spots for people with disabilities. Additional parking spaces within the parking garage are available for shared use parking during weekday evenings, weekends, and holidays. In addition, residents of The Spoke on Coffman are encouraged to use public transportation, including at the transit center (located less than two blocks from the development). Residents are also encouraged to use other non-car forms of mobility, such as bicycles, which may be parked at on-site racks.

The Spoke on Coffman is located less than two blocks from the Longmont transit center, which provides service through the Regional Transportation District (RTD) throughout Longmont and regionally to Boulder, Loveland, Fort Collins, and 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.