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Jefferson County Housing Authority
Jefferson County Housing Authority is based in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, CO and administers 1,880 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code CO072. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,527. Occupancy: 81%. ZIP codes served: 34.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-01-01 (Jefferson County Housing Authority (CO)).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,658 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,835 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,201 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,874 |
| 4 bedroom | $3,225 |
| 5 bedroom | $3,708 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Project-based vouchers | 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.
Latest from Jefferson County Housing Authority
- An Update on the Government ShutdownThis is an update regarding the government shutdown.
- FRH is monitoring the government shutdown that began at 12:01 AM on October 1, 2025.The FRH is monitoring the government shutdown that started on October 1, 2025.
- FRH is monitoring the potential government shutdownThe FRH is monitoring the possibility of a government shutdown.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80002 | $1,610 | $1,680 | $1,990 | $2,610 | $2,920 |
| 80003 | $1,650 | $1,730 | $2,050 | $2,690 | $3,010 |
| 80004 | $1,640 | $1,710 | $2,030 | $2,660 | $2,980 |
| 80005 | $2,020 | $2,110 | $2,500 | $3,280 | $3,670 |
| 80007 | $2,590 | $2,710 | $3,210 | $4,210 | $4,710 |
| 80020 | $1,940 | $2,030 | $2,410 | $3,160 | $3,540 |
| 80021 | $2,070 | $2,160 | $2,560 | $3,360 | $3,760 |
| 80031 | $1,800 | $1,880 | $2,230 | $2,930 | $3,270 |
| 80033 | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,750 |
| 80123 | $2,030 | $2,120 | $2,510 | $3,290 | $3,680 |
| 80125 | $2,620 | $2,740 | $3,250 | $4,260 | $4,770 |
| 80127 | $1,990 | $2,090 | $2,470 | $3,240 | $3,620 |
| 80128 | $1,880 | $1,970 | $2,330 | $3,060 | $3,420 |
| 80135 | $2,010 | $2,100 | $2,490 | $3,270 | $3,650 |
| 80212 | $1,770 | $1,850 | $2,190 | $2,870 | $3,210 |
| 80214 | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,900 | $2,490 | $2,790 |
| 80215 | $1,630 | $1,710 | $2,020 | $2,650 | $2,960 |
| 80226 | $1,560 | $1,630 | $1,930 | $2,530 | $2,830 |
| 80227 | $1,710 | $1,790 | $2,120 | $2,780 | $3,110 |
| 80228 | $1,860 | $1,940 | $2,300 | $3,020 | $3,370 |
| 80232 | $1,610 | $1,690 | $2,000 | $2,620 | $2,930 |
| 80235 | $1,650 | $1,730 | $2,050 | $2,690 | $3,010 |
| 80401 | $1,770 | $1,850 | $2,190 | $2,870 | $3,210 |
| 80403 | $1,980 | $2,080 | $2,460 | $3,230 | $3,620 |
| 80419 | $1,730 | $1,810 | $2,140 | $2,810 | $3,140 |
| 80421 | $2,020 | $2,110 | $2,500 | $3,280 | $3,670 |
| 80425 | $1,970 | $2,060 | $2,450 | $3,210 | $3,590 |
| 80433 | $2,280 | $2,390 | $2,830 | $3,710 | $4,150 |
| 80439 | $1,860 | $1,950 | $2,310 | $3,030 | $3,390 |
| 80453 | $1,880 | $1,960 | $2,330 | $3,050 | $3,410 |
| 80454 | $2,050 | $2,150 | $2,540 | $3,340 | $3,730 |
| 80457 | $1,860 | $1,950 | $2,310 | $3,030 | $3,390 |
| 80465 | $2,090 | $2,190 | $2,590 | $3,400 | $3,800 |
| 80470 | $1,860 | $1,950 | $2,310 | $3,030 | $3,390 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Jefferson County Housing Authority
11941 W 48th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: (303) 422-8600
Official website: foothillsrh.org
Email updates
About Jefferson County Housing Authority
Overview
The Jefferson County Housing Authority (JCHA) operates a combined program, administering 1,880 Section 8 vouchers. Despite running no public housing units, JCHA serves 1,527 households with an occupancy rate of 81%. This voucher-only approach allows the authority to support a significant number of families in need of affordable housing.
Scale and standing
Among the three housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Jefferson County, the Jefferson County Housing Authority ranks first with 1,880 Section 8 vouchers. Its peers include the Lakewood Housing Authority with 1,439 vouchers and the Arvada Housing Authority with 562 vouchers. On a broader scale, JCHA holds the fourth position in the state, out of 36 authorities, based on the number of Section 8 vouchers administered.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Jefferson County ranges from $1,930 to $3,090, with an average of $2,232. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,691. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 80125 at $3,090, while the lowest is in ZIP code 80214 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.
- Lakewood Housing AuthorityLakewood, CO, 1,439 vouchers
- Arvada Housing AuthorityArvada, CO, 562 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.