Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 46 · Households served: 36 · Occupancy: 78% · ZIP codes served: 7
The Otero County Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 46 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 36 households, with an occupancy rate of 78%. The agency focuses solely on providing rental assistance through the Section 8 program, without managing any public housing units.
The Otero County Housing Authority ranks third among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Otero County. Its peer agencies include the La Junta Housing Authority, which administers 102 vouchers, and the Rocky Ford Housing Authority, with 53 vouchers. On a broader scale, the Otero County Housing Authority holds the 35th position in terms of voucher size among the 36 authorities in the state of Colorado.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Otero County ranges from $970 to $1,220, with an average of $1,064. This is significantly lower than the state average of $1,691. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is $1,220 in ZIP code 81058, while the lowest is $970 in ZIP code 81050.
| 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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