How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 81007?

For ZIP 81007 in Pueblo County, CO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,560 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,405 to $1,715 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 81007?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 81007, by bedroom size: studio $1,080, 1-bedroom $1,190, 2-bedroom $1,560, 3-bedroom $1,990, 4-bedroom $2,330. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 81007?

Vouchers for Pueblo County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo, Colorado Bluesky Enterprises, Inc.. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 81007 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 81007

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 81007 in Pueblo 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

$1,080

1 BR

$1,190

2 BR

$1,560

3 BR

$1,990

4 BR

$2,330

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%)

$1,405

FMR (100%)

$1,560

High (110%)

$1,715

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 81007 at $1,560 is $291 higher than the Pueblo County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,269. 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 81007?

No. Colorado law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 81007. 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 Pueblo County

Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo
Pueblo · PHA code CO002
1,645 Section 8 units
Colorado Bluesky Enterprises, Inc.
Pueblo · PHA code CO888
75 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 81007 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 81007?: For ZIP 81007 in Pueblo County, CO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,560 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,405 to $1,715 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 81007?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 81007, by bedroom size: studio $1,080, 1-bedroom $1,190, 2-bedroom $1,560, 3-bedroom $1,990, 4-bedroom $2,330. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 81007?: Vouchers for Pueblo County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo, Colorado Bluesky Enterprises, Inc.. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 81007 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Pueblo County overview All of Colorado

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 81007 maps to Pueblo County, CO · FIPS 08101. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.