How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Colorado Springs?

In the Colorado Springs, CO metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,735 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,562 to $1,909 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Colorado Springs?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Colorado Springs, CO metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,196, 1-bedroom $1,464, 2-bedroom $1,735, 3-bedroom $2,413, 4-bedroom $2,744. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Colorado Springs?

Section 8 in Colorado Springs is administered by Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs, Housing Authority of the City of Fountain. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.

Section 8 in Colorado Springs, CO, CO: Rent Limits and Housing Authorities

Colorado Springs, CO metro area. FY2026 Fair Market Rents, active voucher counts, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether landlords can legally refuse a voucher. Every figure comes straight from HUD data.

2-bedroom FMR (FY2026)

$1,735

HUD

Active vouchers

2,563

72% utilized

Housing authorities

serving this metro

Voucher protection

Protected

Fair Market Rent by bedroom count

HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.

Bedrooms	FMR	Payment standard (90 to 110%)
Efficiency (studio)	$1,196	$1,076 to $1,316
1-bedroom	$1,464	$1,318 to $1,610
2-bedroom	$1,735	$1,562 to $1,909
3-bedroom	$2,413	$2,172 to $2,654
4-bedroom	$2,744	$2,470 to $3,018

Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Colorado Springs covers up to $1,735 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,562 to $1,909.

Voucher demand in this metro

Active vouchers

2,563

Occupied

1,842

Utilization

72%

Aggregated from HUD Public Housing Authority data (FY2026). High utilization means most vouchers issued here are already placed in a unit, so landlords who accept vouchers fill vacancies from a deep, reliable applicant pool.

Housing authorities serving Colorado Springs

2 PHAs administer vouchers in this metro. Apply with (or contact) the PHA that covers the specific address.

Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs , CO · CO028 · 2,319 HCV units
Status unknown
7193876700
Housing Authority of the City of Fountain
Fountain , CO · CO071 · 244 HCV units
Status unknown
7193825639

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Colorado Springs, CO?

No. Colorado law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Colorado Springs, CO. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.

Colorado HB19-1170 bans SOI discrimination in housing statewide.

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Counties in the Colorado Springs metro

County pages show the local voucher count, the housing authorities that serve it, and ZIP-level rent limits where HUD publishes them.

El Paso County

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Colorado Springs?: In the Colorado Springs, CO metro, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,735 per month. A housing authority usually sets its Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,562 to $1,909 in gross rent before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents in Colorado Springs?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Colorado Springs, CO metro, by bedroom size: studio $1,196, 1-bedroom $1,464, 2-bedroom $1,735, 3-bedroom $2,413, 4-bedroom $2,744. Section 8 payment standards are based on these figures.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Colorado Springs?: Section 8 in Colorado Springs is administered by Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs, Housing Authority of the City of Fountain. Apply through the authority whose jurisdiction covers the address, as each runs its own waitlist. Once you have a voucher, search voucher-friendly units and apply on VoucherMatch.

Find Section 8 apartments in Colorado Springs

VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.

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Rent limits from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data. Investor running the numbers? The RentalCalcs voucher analyzer uses this same dataset.