Program: Combined · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,214 · Households served: 1,027 · Occupancy: 84% · ZIP codes served: 19
The Grand Junction Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 1,214 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 1,027 households, with an occupancy rate of 84%. The authority's combined program type means it offers both tenant-based and project-based rental assistance, though it does not manage any public housing units.
Among the 36 housing authorities in Colorado that administer Section 8 vouchers, the Grand Junction Housing Authority ranks 11th by voucher count. This places it in a significant position within the state, reflecting its substantial role in providing rental assistance to a considerable number of families in Mesa County.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Grand Junction area ranges from $1,130 to $1,720, with an average of $1,353. This is lower than the state average of $1,691. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 81507 at $1,720, while the lowest is in ZIP code 81646 at $1,130.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81501 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,740 | $2,110 |
| 81503 | $830 | $940 | $1,190 | $1,650 | $1,990 |
| 81504 | $1,070 | $1,220 | $1,540 | $2,130 | $2,570 |
| 81505 | $1,110 | $1,260 | $1,590 | $2,200 | $2,660 |
| 81506 | $910 | $1,040 | $1,310 | $1,810 | $2,190 |
| 81507 | $1,220 | $1,390 | $1,750 | $2,420 | $2,930 |
| 81520 | $800 | $900 | $1,140 | $1,580 | $1,910 |
| 81521 | $1,120 | $1,280 | $1,610 | $2,230 | $2,690 |
| 81522 | $890 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,770 | $2,140 |
| 81523 | $1,160 | $1,290 | $1,640 | $2,260 | $2,730 |
| 81524 | $1,050 | $1,190 | $1,510 | $2,080 | $2,490 |
| 81525 | $890 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,770 | $2,140 |
| 81526 | $880 | $1,010 | $1,270 | $1,760 | $2,120 |
| 81527 | $950 | $1,030 | $1,320 | $1,820 | $2,200 |
| 81624 | $800 | $910 | $1,150 | $1,590 | $1,920 |
| 81630 | $1,100 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $2,010 | $2,160 |
| 81635 | $1,100 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $2,010 | $2,160 |
| 81643 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,740 | $2,080 |
| 81646 | $890 | $1,020 | $1,280 | $1,770 | $2,140 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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