Relief for Rising Utility Costs: How Broomfield’s New Assistance Program Can Help You

By The City and County of Broomfield

You may be eligible to receive financial support with your City and County of Broomfield (CCOB) utility bill. The new Utility Fund Assistance Program, launched in January 2025, is meant to help qualifying households offset the costs of their utility bill.

Broomfield City Council approved the CCOB utility rate increase to help ensure the sustainability of aging infrastructure and the ability of CCOB to continue providing a safe and reliable water supply to its residents. Increases in rates can be a challenge for some households, so CCOB implemented the Utility Fund Assistance Program to help those who are eligible. This program is designed to help income-eligible households manage the increasing costs of essential services, offering up to $240 annually to offset utility expenses.

For qualifying households, this assistance can make a difference. For example, residents in single-family homes, who may experience a $40 monthly increase, could receive $20 per month in assistance. Similarly, renters in apartments or condominiums, with an average increase of $34 per month, could qualify for $17 in monthly support.

The program is open to households earning up to 100% of the area median income (example: a family of four has a household income of up to $130,400). Approximately 12,500 households in Broomfield may be eligible for the program, which offers assistance to both renters and homeowners. If a resident moves to a new address within Broomfield, the assistance will transfer with them as long as program staff are notified.

Applications are available from Jan. 22 through Oct. 30., Use the easy-to-use online form available on Broomfield.org/UtilityAssistance to apply. Residents who need help applying and would like to receive in-person guidance from CCOB staff can sign up for an appointment on Mondays or Thursdays at the GDC City and County Building by using the appointment calendar on Broomfield.org/UtilityAssistance. Walk-in consultations will also be available at the Broomfield Community Center every Wednesday (except Feb. 15 and March 15) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. These consultations will be available in English and Spanish.

For approved households, assistance will be applied quarterly—either as a credit on utility bills or as a check if you pay utilities through a third-party service. Quarterly payments or adjustments will be made by the end of the month following the end of the quarter in April, July, October, and January.

For more information, visit Broomfield.org/UtilityAssistance. Residents can also email uraf@broomfield.org or call 983-888-4570 for additional assistance.