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Are you beginning to think about searching for a place to live next year? Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations can help.

Funded through student fees, is a function of CU Student Government that provides services and resources to over 22,000 students living off-campus and is the only student-funded on-campus resource designed to help students transition to off-campus living.

Next Wednesday, Jan. 31, OCH&NR will sponsor a CU Housing Fair at the University Memorial Center's Glenn Miller Ballroom. The event is free and provides a great way to one-stop shop for information about housing options in the area.Ìý

Come check out properties, speak with vendors/property managersÌý²¹²Ô»å even enter to win a flat-screen TV. There also will be free pizza provided around noon!Ìý

As students begin to complete finals and prepare plans for the holidays and their winter break, some students and parents may already find the conversations turning to where they might want to live next year. During this time of the year, OCH&NR often receives many questions from parents and students alike regarding how to look for housing, where students should liveÌý²¹²Ô»å what things to consider.

Often, the process of looking for housing can be an additional source of stress and anxiety for students, and there can be a perception that there is not enough inventory, so individuals need to start very early to secure housing. Although options will inevitability decrease over the spring semester due to leasing, there will continue to be plenty of options well into the summer for everyone to love where they live, and we encourage you to take time to explore your options before you sign a lease.

Questions to ask when viewing properties

• Is the property you are interested in licensed with the city of Boulder?
• How many people are legally zoned to live in the property?
• Are utilities included in the rent?
• Who is responsible for yard maintenance and shoveling?
• What type of security does the unit/property have?
• Have there ever been any mice or insect problems?
• What repairs will be made to the unit before move-in?
• Ask yourself: Do you want roommates? Who would make the most compatible roommate for you?

Tips and tricks for your housing hunt

• Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood RelationsÌýprovides CU Boulder students rental and housing search assistance throughÌý, an online searchable database that is free for students with theirÌýCU IdentiKey and password.
• Â鶹ÒùÔº may also stop by theÌýOCH&NR office in the University Memorial Center, room 313, for an extensive list of apartment complexes and contact information for Boulder’s property management companies.
• Â鶹ÒùÔº who are in the process of signing a lease are encouraged to stop by theÌýOCH&NR office to set up an appointment with attorneyÌýBruce SarbaughÌýfor a free lease review. It is important to know what you are agreeing toÌýbefore you sign. SarbaughÌýis available on Tuesdays and Fridays by appointment.

For more information on living off-campus, visitÌý,ÌýcallÌý303-492-7053Ìýor visit them in UMC 313. OCH&NR also shares regular updates and information viaÌý,ÌýÌý²¹²Ô»å .