How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 80106?

For ZIP 80106 in Elbert County, CO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,350 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,215 to $1,485 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 80106?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 80106, by bedroom size: studio $980, 1-bedroom $1,140, 2-bedroom $1,350, 3-bedroom $1,840, 4-bedroom $2,080. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 80106

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 80106 in Elbert County, Colorado: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Colorado.

Studio

$980

1 BR

$1,140

2 BR

$1,350

3 BR

$1,840

4 BR

$2,080

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$1,215

FMR (100%)

$1,350

High (110%)

$1,485

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 80106 at $1,350 is $739 lower than the Elbert County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,089. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 80106?

No. Colorado law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 80106. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 80106?: For ZIP 80106 in Elbert County, CO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,350 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,215 to $1,485 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 80106?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 80106, by bedroom size: studio $980, 1-bedroom $1,140, 2-bedroom $1,350, 3-bedroom $1,840, 4-bedroom $2,080. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

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Elbert County overview All of Colorado

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 80106 maps to Elbert County, CO · FIPS 08039. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.