How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 81069?

For ZIP 81069 in Huerfano County, CO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 81069?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 81069, by bedroom size: studio $740, 1-bedroom $820, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,350, 4-bedroom $1,600. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 81069?

Vouchers for Huerfano County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Walsenburg. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 81069 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 81069

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 81069 in Huerfano 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

$740

1 BR

$820

2 BR

$1,070

3 BR

$1,350

4 BR

$1,600

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%)

$965

FMR (100%)

$1,070

High (110%)

$1,175

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 81069 at $1,070 is $57 higher than the Huerfano County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,013. 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 81069?

No. Colorado law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 81069. 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 Huerfano County

Housing Authority of the City of Walsenburg
Walsenburg · PHA code CO003
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 81069 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 81069?: For ZIP 81069 in Huerfano County, CO, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,070 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $965 to $1,175 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 81069?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 81069, by bedroom size: studio $740, 1-bedroom $820, 2-bedroom $1,070, 3-bedroom $1,350, 4-bedroom $1,600. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 81069?: Vouchers for Huerfano County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Walsenburg. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 81069 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Huerfano County overview All of Colorado

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 81069 maps to Huerfano County, CO · FIPS 08055. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.