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Housing Catalyst
Housing Catalyst is based in Fort Collins, Larimer County, CO and administers 1,627 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code CO041. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,237. Occupancy: 76%. ZIP codes served: 24.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Catalyst & Larimer County Housing Authority | $1,359 | $1,384 | $1,692 | $2,405 | $2,715 | $3,123 |
| Weld County | $1,054 | $1,116 | $1,407 | $1,961 | $2,331 | $2,681 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $23 | $26 | $31 | $35 | $39 |
| Heating (Electric) | $22 | $26 | $35 | $45 | $54 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $20 | $23 | $27 | $31 | $34 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $11 | $14 |
| Other Electric | $19 | $23 | $31 | $40 | $49 |
| Air Conditioning | $3 | $3 | $5 | $6 | $7 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $6 | $7 | $11 | $13 | $17 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $13 | $16 | $20 | $24 | $29 |
| Water | $33 | $33 | $38 | $43 | $49 |
| Sewer | $43 | $43 | $50 | $56 | $62 |
| Trash Collection | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 |
| Other specify: Electric Charge | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
| Other specify: Natural Gas Charge | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 | $16 |
| Range/Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
| Refrigerator | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 | $12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80503 | $1,470 | $1,670 | $1,960 | $2,610 | $3,030 |
| 80504 | $1,540 | $1,690 | $2,060 | $2,790 | $3,320 |
| 80512 | $1,550 | $1,590 | $1,760 | $2,380 | $2,580 |
| 80513 | $1,620 | $1,660 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,920 |
| 80515 | $1,430 | $1,470 | $1,620 | $2,190 | $2,380 |
| 80517 | $1,360 | $1,390 | $1,560 | $2,150 | $2,290 |
| 80521 | $1,450 | $1,480 | $1,640 | $2,220 | $2,400 |
| 80524 | $1,480 | $1,510 | $1,680 | $2,280 | $2,480 |
| 80525 | $1,710 | $1,750 | $1,940 | $2,620 | $2,840 |
| 80526 | $1,500 | $1,540 | $1,700 | $2,300 | $2,490 |
| 80528 | $1,750 | $1,800 | $1,990 | $2,690 | $2,910 |
| 80532 | $1,550 | $1,590 | $1,760 | $2,380 | $2,580 |
| 80534 | $1,500 | $1,570 | $1,910 | $2,630 | $3,100 |
| 80535 | $1,360 | $1,390 | $1,560 | $2,150 | $2,290 |
| 80536 | $1,530 | $1,580 | $1,750 | $2,370 | $2,590 |
| 80537 | $1,480 | $1,520 | $1,680 | $2,270 | $2,460 |
| 80538 | $1,600 | $1,640 | $1,820 | $2,460 | $2,670 |
| 80540 | $1,790 | $1,970 | $2,270 | $3,030 | $3,450 |
| 80545 | $1,550 | $1,590 | $1,760 | $2,380 | $2,580 |
| 80547 | $1,830 | $1,870 | $2,070 | $2,800 | $3,030 |
| 80549 | $2,160 | $2,220 | $2,460 | $3,330 | $3,610 |
| 80550 | $1,490 | $1,560 | $1,930 | $2,660 | $3,170 |
| 80612 | $1,470 | $1,550 | $1,800 | $2,460 | $2,780 |
| 82063 | $1,360 | $1,390 | $1,560 | $2,150 | $2,290 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Catalyst
1715 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone: (970) 416-2910
Email updates
About Housing Catalyst
Overview
Housing Catalyst, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, is a voucher-only housing authority. It administers 1,627 Section 8 vouchers, serving 1,237 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 76%, indicating a strong utilization of its resources. As a Combined program, it offers both tenant-based and project-based assistance to those in need.
Scale and standing
Housing Catalyst ranks first among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Fort Collins-Loveland area. It stands out with 1,627 Section 8 vouchers, significantly more than its peers such as the Loveland Housing Authority with 658 vouchers and the Larimer County Housing Authority with 104 vouchers. On a statewide level, Housing Catalyst holds the 7th position among 36 authorities that provide Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,530 to $2,440, with an average of $1,809. This is higher than the state average of $1,691. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 80549 at $2,440, while the lowest is in ZIP code 82063 at $1,530.
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.
- Loveland Housing AuthorityLoveland, CO, 658 vouchers
- Larimer County Housing AuthorityFt Collins, CO, 104 vouchers
- Wellington Housing AuthorityFort Collins, CO
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.