Frequently Asked Questions

The Utility Rate Assistance Fund team is currently implementing new software to make the application process easier for residents and more efficient for staff. As part of this update, all participants will be required to reverify their information. Additional details about the reverification process will be shared soon. The Utility Rate Assistance Fund Program is expected to launch in the first quarter of this year. 

The application opens on March 2, 2026. Applications will be available online. 

Broomfield households owning or renting at 60% AMI (Area Median Income) can qualify for the Utility Rate Assistance Fund (URAF) program.  Find your household's income limits on the Income Limits Information web page.

To ensure a smooth application process, please gather the following documents before you begin:

1. A valid government-issued photo ID for all household members aged 18 or older
2. Filed 2025 Income Tax Return for each household member aged 18 or older listed in your application
   • If submitting one tax return, the return must clearly display the name(s) of all household members.
   • If submitting more than one tax return, each return must clearly display the name(s) of one or more household members
3. Proof of current school enrollment is required for student household members ages 18–26.

Yes. You may apply if you are a renter in the City and County of Broomfield. The most recent and current lease will be required to upload when applying. 

Household income includes all earnings for every person in the household aged 18 or older. Failure to provide all income details for each household member may result in denial of assistance or a requirement to repay assistance if ineligibility is discovered after funds are granted. Use Line 11, Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), on the 2025 IRS Form(s) 1040 to calculate your Total Household Income.

Supporting documentation is required for proof of household income. The following documents are required as applicable:

Income Tax Return (2025 IRS Form 1040) *Required

• Unsigned tax returns will NOT be accepted; verified/official signed transcripts ONLY.
• If submitting one tax return, the return must clearly display the name(s) of all household members.
• If submitting more than one tax return, each return must clearly display the name(s) of one or more

If you or a household member does not file tax returns, the following documentation is required:

• Bank Statements for the last two consecutive months for ALL checking and savings accounts.
  • If each household member has separate accounts, please upload the corresponding statements for each individual.
  • Statements under an LLC or company name will NOT be accepted.
• Paystubs for the last two consecutive months.
  • Each pay stub must clearly display the employee’s name and the employer’s name.
• Retirement/Disability Social Security benefit letter
• Rental income
• Unemployment benefits
• The court ordered alimony/spousal maintenance
• Taxable interest and dividends documentation for other, less common types of income.
• All other documentation of income

*Each provided document must clearly display the name(s) of one or more household members.

Program administrators reserve the right to request additional documentation to verify eligibility as needed.

You can request an appointment by filling out the Request an Appointment Google Form. For further questions or assistance, email propertytaxrefund@broomfield.org or call 303.438.6350. 

Yes. You must list every household member on the application. Dependents 18 or older must submit ID and proof of income (if not a full-time student*). Dependents under 18 do not affect your eligibility.

*Students 18+ will need to provide proof of full-time student status. 

Once approved, residents who pay their utility bills directly to CCOB will receive the funds through a credit on their utility bills starting in 2026. Residents who pay their utility bills through their landlord, homeowners' association, or other third-party service will receive the reimbursement as a check issued directly to the resident. Reimbursement will be paid quarterly after the quarter's end.

You will receive reimbursement as long as you move within the Broomfield city limits. A change of address will need to be sent to URAF staff, as the reimbursement eligibility will need to be applied to the new place of residence. For renters, please send any lease renewals prior to your lease end date to the URAF staff to ensure reimbursements continue without interruption. Moving outside of the Broomfield city limits will end the eligibility and payments that were made to the household via the program.