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Arvada Housing Authority
Arvada Housing Authority is based in Arvada, Jefferson County, CO and administers 562 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code CO050. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 463. Occupancy: 82%. ZIP codes served: 34.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Single Family (detached house/townhome/rowhome/duplex)), effective 2026-03-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $37 | $43 | $48 | $54 | $60 |
| Heating (Electric) | $68 | $80 | $91 | $103 | $114 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 | $8 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $7 | $10 | $14 | $17 | $20 |
| Other Electric | $40 | $55 | $71 | $86 | $102 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $12 | $17 | $20 | $25 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $23 | $30 | $36 | $43 | $49 |
| Water | $30 | $34 | $39 | $43 | $47 |
| Sewer | $37 | $46 | $55 | $63 | $72 |
| Trash Collection | $37 | $37 | $37 | $37 | $37 |
| Range/Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
| Electric Charge | $8 | $8 | $8 | $8 | $8 |
| Natural Gas Charge | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80002 | $1,610 | $1,680 | $1,990 | $2,610 | $2,920 |
| 80003 | $1,650 | $1,730 | $2,050 | $2,690 | $3,010 |
| 80004 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $2,030 | $2,660 | $2,980 |
| 80005 | $2,020 | $2,110 | $2,500 | $3,280 | $3,670 |
| 80007 | $2,590 | $2,710 | $3,210 | $4,210 | $4,710 |
| 80020 | $1,940 | $2,030 | $2,410 | $3,160 | $3,540 |
| 80021 | $2,070 | $2,160 | $2,560 | $3,360 | $3,760 |
| 80031 | $1,800 | $1,880 | $2,230 | $2,930 | $3,270 |
| 80033 | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,750 |
| 80123 | $2,030 | $2,120 | $2,510 | $3,290 | $3,680 |
| 80125 | $2,620 | $2,740 | $3,250 | $4,260 | $4,770 |
| 80127 | $1,990 | $2,090 | $2,470 | $3,240 | $3,620 |
| 80128 | $1,880 | $1,970 | $2,330 | $3,060 | $3,420 |
| 80135 | $2,010 | $2,100 | $2,490 | $3,270 | $3,650 |
| 80212 | $1,770 | $1,850 | $2,190 | $2,870 | $3,210 |
| 80214 | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,900 | $2,490 | $2,790 |
| 80215 | $1,630 | $1,710 | $2,020 | $2,650 | $2,960 |
| 80226 | $1,560 | $1,630 | $1,930 | $2,530 | $2,830 |
| 80227 | $1,710 | $1,790 | $2,120 | $2,780 | $3,110 |
| 80228 | $1,860 | $1,940 | $2,300 | $3,020 | $3,370 |
| 80232 | $1,610 | $1,690 | $2,000 | $2,620 | $2,930 |
| 80235 | $1,650 | $1,730 | $2,050 | $2,690 | $3,010 |
| 80401 | $1,770 | $1,850 | $2,190 | $2,870 | $3,210 |
| 80403 | $1,980 | $2,080 | $2,460 | $3,230 | $3,620 |
| 80419 | $1,730 | $1,810 | $2,140 | $2,810 | $3,140 |
| 80421 | $2,020 | $2,110 | $2,500 | $3,280 | $3,670 |
| 80425 | $1,970 | $2,060 | $2,450 | $3,210 | $3,590 |
| 80433 | $2,280 | $2,390 | $2,830 | $3,710 | $4,150 |
| 80439 | $1,860 | $1,950 | $2,310 | $3,030 | $3,390 |
| 80453 | $1,880 | $1,960 | $2,330 | $3,050 | $3,410 |
| 80454 | $2,050 | $2,150 | $2,540 | $3,340 | $3,730 |
| 80457 | $1,860 | $1,950 | $2,310 | $3,030 | $3,390 |
| 80465 | $2,090 | $2,190 | $2,590 | $3,400 | $3,800 |
| 80470 | $1,860 | $1,950 | $2,310 | $3,030 | $3,390 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Arvada Housing Authority
8101 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO 80002
Phone: (720) 898-7494
Email updates
About Arvada Housing Authority
Overview
The Arvada Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 562 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 463 households, with an occupancy rate of 82%. The agency focuses solely on providing rental assistance through the Section 8 program, ensuring that families can find affordable housing within Jefferson County.
Scale and standing
Among the three housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area, the Arvada Housing Authority ranks third by voucher count, behind the Jefferson County Housing Authority and the Lakewood Housing Authority. On a broader scale, it holds the 16th position in the state of Colorado, out of 36 authorities that manage Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,930 to $3,090, with an average of $2,232. This is higher than the state average of $1,691. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 80125 at $3,090, while the lowest is in ZIP code 80214 at $1,930.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Jefferson County Housing AuthorityWheat Ridge, CO, 1,880 vouchers
- Lakewood Housing AuthorityLakewood, CO, 1,439 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.