How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 80926?

For ZIP 80926 in El Paso County, CO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,710 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,540 to $1,880 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 80926?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 80926, by bedroom size: studio $1,180, 1-bedroom $1,470, 2-bedroom $1,710, 3-bedroom $2,380, 4-bedroom $2,730. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 80926?

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 80926 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 80926

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 80926 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

$1,180

1 BR

$1,470

2 BR

$1,710

3 BR

$2,380

4 BR

$2,730

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%)

$1,540

FMR (100%)

$1,710

High (110%)

$1,880

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 80926 at $1,710 is $25 lower than the El Paso County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,735. 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 80926?

No. Colorado law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 80926. 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 80926 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 80926?: For ZIP 80926 in El Paso County, CO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,710 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,540 to $1,880 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 80926?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 80926, by bedroom size: studio $1,180, 1-bedroom $1,470, 2-bedroom $1,710, 3-bedroom $2,380, 4-bedroom $2,730. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 80926?: 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 80926 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 80926 maps to El Paso County, CO · FIPS 08041. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.