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Center Housing Authority
Center Housing Authority is based in Center, Saguache County, CO and administers 28 Section 8 vouchers and 30 public housing units.
HUD PHA code CO043. Program type: Combined. Households served: 40. Occupancy: 68%. ZIP codes served: 9.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81125 | $760 | $890 | $1,010 | $1,380 | $1,580 |
| 81131 | $1,060 | $1,290 | $1,430 | $1,980 | $2,220 |
| 81132 | $900 | $940 | $1,210 | $1,450 | $1,880 |
| 81136 | $750 | $840 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,700 |
| 81143 | $1,020 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,830 | $2,140 |
| 81149 | $750 | $920 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,580 |
| 81155 | $910 | $1,040 | $1,220 | $1,670 | $1,900 |
| 81230 | $1,130 | $1,180 | $1,330 | $1,840 | $2,060 |
| 81248 | $920 | $1,040 | $1,210 | $1,670 | $2,020 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Center Housing Authority
138 Worth St, Center, CO 81125
Phone: (719) 754-2537
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About Center Housing Authority
Overview
The Center Housing Authority operates 30 public housing units and administers 28 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 40 households. With an occupancy rate of 68%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both rental assistance and direct housing.
Scale and standing
The Center Housing Authority ranks 36th in the state of Colorado by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 36 authorities with vouchers. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state. Despite its relatively small size, the authority plays a crucial role in providing housing assistance to the community of Saguache County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $970 to $1280, with an average of $1119. This is significantly lower than the state average of $1691. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 81131 at $1280, while the lowest is in ZIP code 81149 at $970.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.