Program: Combined · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,880 · Households served: 1,527 · Occupancy: 81% · ZIP codes served: 34
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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