Program: Combined · Public housing units: 86 · Section 8 vouchers: 102 · Households served: 150 · Occupancy: 79% · ZIP codes served: 7
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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