The Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance Services (EPRAS) program expands legal and financial services for those facing a potential eviction. The program helps people resolve eviction-related housing issues through legal services, rental assistance and mediation. If you live in Boulder and are facing a potential eviction, don’t wait to act.
Contact an eviction prevention coordinator to assess your situation and connect you to resources that best meet your needs.
Once you have requested services a coordinator will contact you to discuss your options.
EPRAS staff will connect you to the appropriate resource and offer follow up support as needed.
Additionally, Colorado Legal Services has created informational videos on the following topics:
This program is funded by the Long-Term Rental Tax, which requires the following for long-term rental license holders:
The Eviction Prevention and Rental Assistance Services (EPRAS) program launched in January 2021 to help meet the needs of community members facing a potential eviction. The program helps people resolve eviction-related housing issues through legal services, rental assistance and mediation.
This program was swiftly implemented after voters passed the No Eviction Without Representation measure in November 2020 and is funded through an excise tax paid by landlords on each property they operate with a rental license. The EPRAS Program is part of the city’s Community Mediation and Resolution Center which works with community partners to provide landlord-tenant mediation and maintains resources for landlords and renters.
The 2023 report summarizes the third year of EPRAS program operations. Key highlights include:
Served 809 tenants, a 51% increase over 2022.
Distributed $364,545 directly to 175 households. An average of $2,095 per household.
$350,000 was distributed to 214 households through a partnership with Emergency Family Assistance Association.
133 tenants received legal services through EPRAS.
Mediation services helped prevent eviction at court for 40 individuals within the city of Boulder 61 additional individuals in Boulder County.
The EPRAS program continues to prove successful in preventing eviction and keeping community members housed. Consistent with previous years, rental assistance is the primary concern for the vast majority of tenants facing eviction and the need continues to rise with the rising cost of housing. New state supports have become available to tenants at earlier stages of the eviction process, but it remains to be seen how this new source of funds will help meet current needs in our community.
For information on clients served, outcomes and other program data visit the EPRAS dashboard.
