Section 8 in Prowers County, CO
107 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Prowers County, 88% utilized. 2 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Prowers 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) | $746 | $671 to $821 |
| 1-bedroom | $888 | $799 to $977 |
| 2-bedroom | $973 | $876 to $1,070 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,249 | $1,124 to $1,374 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,542 | $1,388 to $1,696 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Prowers 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 Prowers County?
No. Colorado law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Prowers 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 Prowers 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 City of Lamar
Lamar · PHA code CO006
107 Section 8 unitsHousing Authority of the Town of Holly
Holly · PHA code CO007
16 units total
Find Section 8 apartments in Prowers County
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Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 11,968 · FIPS 08099.