How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 80133?

For ZIP 80133 in El Paso County, CO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,810 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,630 to $1,990 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 80133?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 80133, by bedroom size: studio $1,250, 1-bedroom $1,530, 2-bedroom $1,810, 3-bedroom $2,520, 4-bedroom $2,860. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 80133?

Vouchers for El Paso County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs, Housing Authority of the City of Fountain. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 80133 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 80133

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 80133 in El Paso 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

$1,250

1 BR

$1,530

2 BR

$1,810

3 BR

$2,520

4 BR

$2,860

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%)

$1,630

FMR (100%)

$1,810

High (110%)

$1,990

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 80133 at $1,810 is $75 higher than the El Paso County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,735. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 80133?

No. Colorado law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 80133. 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 El Paso County

Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs · PHA code CO028
2,319 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Fountain
Fountain · PHA code CO071
244 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 80133 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 80133?: For ZIP 80133 in El Paso County, CO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,810 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,630 to $1,990 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 80133?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 80133, by bedroom size: studio $1,250, 1-bedroom $1,530, 2-bedroom $1,810, 3-bedroom $2,520, 4-bedroom $2,860. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 80133?: Vouchers for El Paso County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs, Housing Authority of the City of Fountain. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 80133 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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El Paso County overview All of Colorado

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 80133 maps to El Paso County, CO · FIPS 08041. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.