Section 8 in Las Animas County, CO
87 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Las Animas County, 46% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Las Animas 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) | $796 | $716 to $876 |
| 1-bedroom | $880 | $792 to $968 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,155 | $1,040 to $1,271 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,425 | $1,283 to $1,568 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,529 | $1,376 to $1,682 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Las Animas County covers up to $1,155 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,040 to $1,271.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Las Animas County?
No. Colorado law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Las Animas 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 Las Animas 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.
Trinidad Housing Authority
Trinidad · PHA code CO005
87 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the Town of Aguilar
Aguilar · PHA code CO015
18 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Las Animas County
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.
Other Colorado counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 14,422 · FIPS 08071.