Section 8 in Montezuma County, CO
262 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Montezuma County, 79% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Montezuma 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) | $852 | $767 to $937 |
| 1-bedroom | $906 | $815 to $997 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,180 | $1,062 to $1,298 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,569 | $1,412 to $1,726 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,850 | $1,665 to $2,035 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Montezuma County covers up to $1,180 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,062 to $1,298.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Montezuma County?
No. Colorado law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Montezuma 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 Montezuma 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.
Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma
Cortez · PHA code CO079
262 Section 8 units
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Other Colorado counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 26,070 · FIPS 08083.