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Aurora Housing Authority
Aurora Housing Authority is based in Aurora, Arapahoe County, CO and administers 1,847 Section 8 vouchers and 4 public housing units.
HUD PHA code CO052. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,586. Occupancy: 85%. ZIP codes served: 33.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-10-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Clients Not Moving | 104% of FMR | 104% of FMR | 104% of FMR | 104% of FMR | 104% of FMR | 104% of FMR |
| New Clients and Current Clients Moving | 100% of FMR | 100% of FMR | 100% of FMR | 100% of FMR | 100% of FMR | 100% of FMR |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (High Rise / Apartment / Walk-up), effective 2026-02-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Gas) | $22 | $25 | $30 | $33 | $38 |
| Heating (Electric) | $25 | $29 | $39 | $49 | $59 |
| Cooking (Gas) | $3 | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $6 | $7 | $10 | $14 | $17 |
| Other Electric | $23 | $27 | $38 | $48 | $59 |
| Air Conditioning | $4 | $5 | $6 | $8 | $10 |
| Water Heating (Gas) | $6 | $7 | $11 | $13 | $17 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $16 | $19 | $24 | $29 | $34 |
| Water | $37 | $38 | $48 | $57 | $66 |
| Sewer | $35 | $36 | $44 | $51 | $59 |
| Trash | $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 | $18 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Project-based vouchers | Lottery | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Lottery | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Aurora Housing Authority
- Public Hearing for 2027 Annual PHA PlanA public hearing will be held for the 2027 Annual PHA Plan.
- Liberty View Apartment 09/2026 Lottery OpeningA lottery for Liberty View Apartment will open in September 2026 for potential applicants.
- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO - MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (CROSSBAR COMMONS PROJECT)The Aurora Housing Authority is holding a public hearing regarding multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Crossbar Commons project.
- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (CROSSBAR COMMONS PROJECT)Notice of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Crossbar Commons Project by the Aurora Housing Authority.
- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AURORA, COLORADO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS (CROSSBAR COMMONS PROJECT)This is a notice for a public hearing regarding multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Crossbar Commons Project.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80010 | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,750 |
| 80011 | $1,620 | $1,700 | $2,010 | $2,640 | $2,950 |
| 80012 | $1,710 | $1,790 | $2,120 | $2,780 | $3,110 |
| 80013 | $1,950 | $2,030 | $2,410 | $3,160 | $3,540 |
| 80014 | $1,820 | $1,900 | $2,250 | $2,950 | $3,300 |
| 80015 | $2,090 | $2,190 | $2,590 | $3,400 | $3,800 |
| 80016 | $2,010 | $2,100 | $2,490 | $3,270 | $3,650 |
| 80017 | $1,680 | $1,760 | $2,080 | $2,730 | $3,050 |
| 80018 | $2,330 | $2,440 | $2,890 | $3,790 | $4,240 |
| 80102 | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,750 |
| 80103 | $1,660 | $1,740 | $2,060 | $2,700 | $3,020 |
| 80105 | $1,490 | $1,580 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,750 |
| 80110 | $1,540 | $1,610 | $1,910 | $2,510 | $2,800 |
| 80111 | $2,090 | $2,190 | $2,590 | $3,400 | $3,800 |
| 80112 | $1,940 | $2,030 | $2,400 | $3,150 | $3,520 |
| 80113 | $1,590 | $1,660 | $1,970 | $2,580 | $2,890 |
| 80120 | $1,610 | $1,680 | $1,990 | $2,610 | $2,920 |
| 80121 | $1,610 | $1,680 | $1,990 | $2,610 | $2,920 |
| 80122 | $2,070 | $2,170 | $2,570 | $3,370 | $3,770 |
| 80123 | $2,030 | $2,120 | $2,510 | $3,290 | $3,680 |
| 80128 | $1,880 | $1,970 | $2,330 | $3,060 | $3,420 |
| 80129 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,640 | $3,460 | $3,870 |
| 80136 | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,750 |
| 80137 | $1,630 | $1,700 | $2,020 | $2,650 | $2,970 |
| 80220 | $1,520 | $1,590 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,760 |
| 80222 | $1,690 | $1,760 | $2,090 | $2,740 | $3,070 |
| 80224 | $1,600 | $1,670 | $1,980 | $2,600 | $2,910 |
| 80230 | $2,000 | $2,090 | $2,480 | $3,250 | $3,640 |
| 80231 | $1,750 | $1,830 | $2,170 | $2,850 | $3,180 |
| 80236 | $1,660 | $1,740 | $2,060 | $2,700 | $3,020 |
| 80237 | $1,950 | $2,030 | $2,410 | $3,160 | $3,540 |
| 80246 | $1,780 | $1,870 | $2,210 | $2,900 | $3,240 |
| 80247 | $1,680 | $1,760 | $2,080 | $2,730 | $3,050 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Aurora Housing Authority
2280 S Xanadu Way, Aurora, CO 80014
Phone: (720) 251-2100
Official website: aurorahousing.org
Email updates
About Aurora Housing Authority
Overview
The Aurora Housing Authority operates 4 public housing units and administers 1,847 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,586 households. With an occupancy rate of 85%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher assistance in Aurora, Colorado.
Scale and standing
The Aurora Housing Authority ranks first among the four authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area. In the state of Colorado, it holds the fifth position in terms of voucher size, out of 36 authorities. Peer authorities in the region include the Littleton Housing Authority, which administers 624 vouchers, and the Englewood Housing Authority, with 437 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Aurora ranges from $1,930 to $2,710, with an average of $2,147. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,691. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 80018 at $2,710, while the lowest is in ZIP code 80103 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.
- Littleton Housing AuthorityLittleton, CO, 624 vouchers
- Englewood Housing AuthorityEnglewood, CO, 437 vouchers
- Sheridan Housing AuthorityEnglewood, CO, 181 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.