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Rocky Ford Housing Authority
Rocky Ford Housing Authority is based in Rocky Ford, Otero County, CO and administers 53 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code CO045. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 35. Occupancy: 66%. 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
Rocky Ford Housing Authority
806 Catalpa Ave, Rocky Ford, CO 81067
Phone: (719) 254-6902
Email updates
About Rocky Ford Housing Authority
Overview
The Rocky Ford Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 53 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 35 households, with an occupancy rate of 66%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Otero County.
Scale and standing
Among the three housing authorities serving Otero County, the Rocky Ford Housing Authority ranks second by voucher count, with 53 vouchers. Its peer, the La Junta Housing Authority, manages 102 vouchers, while the Otero County Housing Authority oversees 46. On a broader scale, the Rocky Ford Housing Authority holds the 34th position among the 36 housing authorities in Colorado that provide Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area 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 unit is found in ZIP code 81058 at $1,220, 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.
- La Junta Housing AuthorityLa Junta, CO, 102 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.