Section 8 in Delta County, CO
236 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Delta County, 90% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Delta County (FY2026)
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) | $854 | $769 to $939 |
| 1-bedroom | $865 | $779 to $952 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,114 | $1,003 to $1,225 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,537 | $1,383 to $1,691 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,869 | $1,682 to $2,056 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Delta County covers up to $1,114 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,003 to $1,225.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Delta County?
No. Colorado law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Delta County. 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.
Housing authorities serving Delta County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Delta Housing Authority
Delta · PHA code CO040
236 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Delta County
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Other Colorado counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 31,173 · FIPS 08029.