Section 8 in Otero County, CO
201 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Otero County, 73% utilized. 3 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Otero 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) | $737 | $663 to $811 |
| 1-bedroom | $742 | $668 to $816 |
| 2-bedroom | $973 | $876 to $1,070 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,303 | $1,173 to $1,433 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,632 | $1,469 to $1,795 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Otero County covers up to $973 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $876 to $1,070.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Otero County?
No. Colorado law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Otero 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 Otero 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.
La Junta Housing Authority
La Junta · PHA code CO031
102 Section 8 unitsRocky Ford Housing Authority
Rocky Ford · PHA code CO045
53 Section 8 unitsOtero County Housing Authority
La Junta · PHA code CO101
46 Section 8 units
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Other Colorado counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 18,580 · FIPS 08089.