Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 53 · Households served: 35 · Occupancy: 66% · ZIP codes served: 7
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.
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.
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.
| 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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