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La Junta Housing Authority
La Junta Housing Authority is based in La Junta, Otero County, CO and administers 102 Section 8 vouchers and 86 public housing units.
HUD PHA code CO031. Program type: Combined. Households served: 150. Occupancy: 79%. ZIP codes served: 7.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81030 | $910 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,580 | $2,060 |
| 81039 | $750 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,300 | $1,670 |
| 81050 | $760 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,310 | $1,700 |
| 81058 | $880 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,400 | $1,820 |
| 81059 | $870 | $900 | $1,170 | $1,480 | $1,700 |
| 81067 | $860 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,490 | $1,940 |
| 81077 | $800 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,800 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
La Junta Housing Authority
315 E 5th St, La Junta, CO 81050
Phone: (719) 384-9055
Email updates
About La Junta Housing Authority
Overview
The La Junta Housing Authority operates 86 public housing units and administers 102 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 150 households. With an occupancy rate of 79%, the authority offers a combined program of both public housing and voucher assistance, making it a significant provider of affordable housing in Otero County.
Scale and standing
The La Junta Housing Authority ranks first among the three housing authorities serving Otero County, based on the number of Section 8 vouchers. Its peers include the Rocky Ford Housing Authority, which administers 53 vouchers, and the Otero County Housing Authority, with 46 vouchers. Statewide, the La Junta Housing Authority holds the 30th position out of 36 authorities in terms of voucher size.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1220, with an average of $1064. This is significantly lower than the state average of $1691. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 81058 at $1220, while the lowest is in ZIP code 81050 at $970.
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.
- Rocky Ford Housing AuthorityRocky Ford, CO, 53 vouchers
- Otero County Housing AuthorityLa Junta, CO, 46 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.