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Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver
Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver is based in Denver, Denver County, CO and administers 8,090 Section 8 vouchers and 3,705 public housing units.
HUD PHA code CO001. Program type: Combined. Households served: 10,820. Occupancy: 98%. ZIP codes served: 41.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-07-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | 100% of FMR |
| 1 bedroom | 100% of FMR |
| 2 bedroom | 100% of FMR |
| 3 bedroom | 100% of FMR |
| 4 bedroom | 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 (Semi-Detached, Condo, Townhouse, Garden/Walkup, Low-Rise, Row-House, Duplex, Triplex, and Fourplex), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Heat (Natural Gas) | $45 | $51 | $57 | $62 | $68 |
| Electric Heat (Electric) | $54 | $65 | $76 | $87 | $98 |
| Heat Pump (Heat Pump) | $29 | $35 | $42 | $48 | $54 |
| Gas Hot Water (Natural Gas) | $5 | $10 | $15 | $20 | $25 |
| Electric Hot Water (Electric) | $11 | $24 | $36 | $49 | $62 |
| Gas Range (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $4 | $5 | $6 |
| Electric Range/Microwave (Electric) | $7 | $10 | $12 | $15 | $17 |
| Other Elec/Lights/Refrig(Mixed Gas/Electric) | $30 | $44 | $59 | $73 | $87 |
| Water and Sewer (W/Out Septic) | $39 | $42 | $56 | $76 | $97 |
| Water and Sewer (With Septic) | $26 | $29 | $35 | $42 | $51 |
| Trash Collection | $13 | $13 | $13 | $13 | $13 |
| Tenant Supplied Range/Microwave | $7 | $7 | $7 | $7 | $7 |
| Tenant Supplied Refrigerator | $7 | $7 | $7 | $7 | $7 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80012 | $1,710 | $1,790 | $2,120 | $2,780 | $3,110 |
| 80014 | $1,820 | $1,900 | $2,250 | $2,950 | $3,300 |
| 80110 | $1,540 | $1,610 | $1,910 | $2,510 | $2,800 |
| 80123 | $2,030 | $2,120 | $2,510 | $3,290 | $3,680 |
| 80202 | $2,470 | $2,580 | $3,060 | $4,020 | $4,490 |
| 80203 | $2,000 | $2,090 | $2,480 | $3,250 | $3,640 |
| 80204 | $1,820 | $1,910 | $2,260 | $2,970 | $3,320 |
| 80205 | $1,910 | $1,990 | $2,360 | $3,100 | $3,460 |
| 80206 | $1,880 | $1,970 | $2,330 | $3,060 | $3,420 |
| 80207 | $1,780 | $1,870 | $2,210 | $2,900 | $3,240 |
| 80209 | $1,960 | $2,050 | $2,430 | $3,190 | $3,570 |
| 80210 | $1,950 | $2,040 | $2,420 | $3,180 | $3,550 |
| 80211 | $2,160 | $2,250 | $2,670 | $3,500 | $3,920 |
| 80212 | $1,770 | $1,850 | $2,190 | $2,870 | $3,210 |
| 80214 | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,900 | $2,490 | $2,790 |
| 80216 | $1,850 | $1,930 | $2,290 | $3,000 | $3,360 |
| 80218 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $2,030 | $2,660 | $2,980 |
| 80219 | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,750 |
| 80220 | $1,520 | $1,590 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,760 |
| 80221 | $1,610 | $1,690 | $2,000 | $2,620 | $2,930 |
| 80222 | $1,690 | $1,760 | $2,090 | $2,740 | $3,070 |
| 80223 | $1,710 | $1,790 | $2,120 | $2,780 | $3,110 |
| 80224 | $1,600 | $1,670 | $1,980 | $2,600 | $2,910 |
| 80226 | $1,560 | $1,630 | $1,930 | $2,530 | $2,830 |
| 80227 | $1,710 | $1,790 | $2,120 | $2,780 | $3,110 |
| 80230 | $2,000 | $2,090 | $2,480 | $3,250 | $3,640 |
| 80231 | $1,750 | $1,830 | $2,170 | $2,850 | $3,180 |
| 80232 | $1,610 | $1,690 | $2,000 | $2,620 | $2,930 |
| 80235 | $1,650 | $1,730 | $2,050 | $2,690 | $3,010 |
| 80236 | $1,660 | $1,740 | $2,060 | $2,700 | $3,020 |
| 80237 | $1,950 | $2,030 | $2,410 | $3,160 | $3,540 |
| 80238 | $2,000 | $2,090 | $2,480 | $3,250 | $3,640 |
| 80239 | $1,860 | $1,950 | $2,310 | $3,030 | $3,390 |
| 80246 | $1,780 | $1,870 | $2,210 | $2,900 | $3,240 |
| 80247 | $1,680 | $1,760 | $2,080 | $2,730 | $3,050 |
| 80249 | $2,050 | $2,140 | $2,540 | $3,330 | $3,730 |
| 80264 | $1,740 | $1,820 | $2,150 | $2,820 | $3,150 |
| 80266 | $1,740 | $1,820 | $2,150 | $2,820 | $3,150 |
| 80290 | $2,200 | $2,300 | $2,720 | $3,570 | $3,990 |
| 80293 | $1,740 | $1,820 | $2,150 | $2,820 | $3,150 |
| 80294 | $1,740 | $1,820 | $2,150 | $2,820 | $3,150 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver
1035 Osage St, Denver, CO 80204
Phone: (720) 932-3000
Official website: denverhousing.org
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About Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver operates 3,705 public housing units and administers 8,090 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 10,820 households. With an occupancy rate of 98%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a significant provider of affordable housing in the region.
Scale and standing
The Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver ranks first among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes, with 8,090 Section 8 vouchers. It also holds the top position in the state for voucher size, out of 36 authorities. Peer authorities in the service area include the Colorado Division of Housing, which administers 7,961 vouchers, and the Colorado Housing Finance Authority, with 87 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,930 to $3,030, with an average of $2,185. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,691. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 80202 at $3,030, while the lowest is in ZIP code 80220 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.
- Colorado Division of HousingDenver, CO, 7,961 vouchers
- Colorado Housing Finance AuthorityDenver, CO, 87 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.