Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Adams County, Colorado
Adams County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,169 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,781 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $41.71 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,169
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 13% more than in Colorado
- Typical rent
- $1,781
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 1% more than in Colorado
- Wage needed
- $41.71
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $86,760 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 57%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 8% more than in Colorado
Only here
Renting in Adams County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Among the neighboring counties, Morgan County has the lowest typical rent ($1,025), 42% below the $1,781 in Adams County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Adams County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Adams County was $1,841 a month in September 2026: about the same as 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,751 | $33.67 | $70,040 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,831 | $35.21 | $73,240 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,169 | $41.71 | $86,760 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,846 | $54.73 | $113,840 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,183 | $61.21 | $127,320 |
HUD area: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 23 ZIP codes in Adams County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,890 in 80019 to $2,950 in 80602. 9 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($2,169).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 80011 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,620 | $1,700 | $2,010 | $2,640 | $2,950 |
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| 80019 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,750 |
| 80022 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,890 | $2,480 | $2,770 |
| 80024 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,530 | $1,600 | $1,890 | $2,480 | $2,770 |
| 80030 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,750 |
| 80031 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,800 | $1,880 | $2,230 | $2,930 | $3,270 |
| 80045 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,920 | $2,010 | $2,380 | $3,120 | $3,490 |
| 80102 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,750 |
| 80103 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,660 | $1,740 | $2,060 | $2,700 | $3,020 |
| 80136 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,480 | $1,580 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,750 |
| 80221 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,610 | $1,690 | $2,000 | $2,620 | $2,930 |
| 80229 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,690 | $1,760 | $2,090 | $2,740 | $3,070 |
| 80233 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,820 | $1,900 | $2,250 | $2,950 | $3,300 |
| 80234 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,700 | $1,780 | $2,110 | $2,770 | $3,100 |
| 80241 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,990 | $2,080 | $2,460 | $3,230 | $3,610 |
| 80260 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,490 | $1,580 | $1,890 | $2,470 | $2,750 |
| 80601 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,690 | $1,760 | $2,090 | $2,740 | $3,070 |
| 80601 | Greeley, CO | $1,690 | $1,760 | $2,090 | $2,740 | $3,070 |
| 80602 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $2,380 | $2,490 | $2,950 | $3,870 | $4,330 |
| 80602 | Greeley, CO | $2,380 | $2,490 | $2,950 | $3,870 | $4,330 |
| 80603 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $1,790 | $1,880 | $2,310 | $3,130 | $3,670 |
| 80603 | Greeley, CO | $1,790 | $1,880 | $2,310 | $3,130 | $3,670 |
| 80640 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $2,120 | $2,210 | $2,620 | $3,440 | $3,840 |
- 80011 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,010$2,640
- 80019 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $1,890$2,470
- 80022 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $1,890$2,480
- 80024 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $1,890$2,480
- 80030 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $1,890$2,470
- 80031 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,230$2,930
- 80045 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,380$3,120
- 80102 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $1,890$2,470
- 80103 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,060$2,700
- 80136 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $1,890$2,470
- 80221 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,000$2,620
- 80229 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,090$2,740
- 80233 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,250$2,950
- 80234 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,110$2,770
- 80241 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,460$3,230
- 80260 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $1,890$2,470
- 80601 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,090$2,740
- 80601 · Greeley, CO $2,090$2,740
- 80602 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,950$3,870
- 80602 · Greeley, CO $2,950$3,870
- 80603 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,310$3,130
- 80603 · Greeley, CO $2,310$3,130
- 80640 · Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $2,620$3,440
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Adams County, 57% of renter households are in that position; in Colorado, 53%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
57%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
59,315 households rent in Adams County
- Spend half or more of their income 29%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 29%
- Spend less than 30% 43%
Compared with the state and the country
- Adams 57%
- Colorado 53%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Adams County
HUD lists 73 properties with homes for low-income households in Adams County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 54
- HUD-assisted
- 24
6,600 homes in all; 5,828 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Larkridge Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 16198 Grant St, Thornton 80023 338 low-income homes · 1 bd: 170 · 2 bd: 132 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Reserve at Northglenn Resyndication Tax credit (LIHTC) 11450 Community Center Dr, Northglenn 80233 260 low-income homes · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 156 · 3 bd: 52 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Toscana Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8490 Sheridan Blvd, Westminster 80003 252 low-income homes · Studio: 42 · 1 bd: 80 · 2 bd: 130 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- North Range Crossings Tax credit (LIHTC) 14350 E 104th Ave, Commerce City 80022 216 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 96 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Reserve at Thornton I Tax credit (LIHTC) 9700 Welby Rd, Thornton 80229 216 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 84 · 3 bd: 84 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Village of Yorkshire Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 10370 Brendon Way, Thornton 80229 200 low-income homes · 1 bd: 100 · 2 bd: 85 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Renaissance 88 Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 388 E 88th Ave, Thornton 80229 180 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 72 · 4 bd: 18 · In service since 2007 · For families · (303) 430-0157
- Holly Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 5524 E 60th Ave, Commerce City 80022 168 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 84 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 24 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Aztec Villas Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 8675 Mariposa St, Thornton 80260 164 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 107 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Overlook at Thornton Tax credit (LIHTC) 647 W 91st Ave, Thornton 80260 160 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 75 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Windsor Court Apts HUD-assisted 1570 Joliet St, Aurora 80010 143 low-income homes · For families · (303) 360-9916
- Baker School Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3555 W 64th Ave, Denver 80221 142 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Westminster Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3180 W 76th Ave, Westminster 80030 130 low-income homes · 1 bd: 130 · In service since 2013 · For older adults · (303) 428-2786
- Sandcreek Apts (AURORA) Tax credit (LIHTC) 14155 Montview Blvd, Aurora 80011 126 homes, 125 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 90 · In service since 1997
- Village Crest 2017 Tax credit (LIHTC) 6201 E 62nd Ave, Commerce City 80022 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 84 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Hughes Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 233 N Main St, Brighton 80601 120 homes, 119 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 60 · 3 bd: 42 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Springbrook Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2021 E 78th Ave, Denver 80229 120 homes, 119 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Pinecrest at Commerce City Tax credit (LIHTC) 5655 Olive St, Commerce City 80022 112 homes, 111 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 82 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Florence Square I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1532 Emporia St, Aurora 80010 110 low-income homes · 1 bd: 57 · 2 bd: 53 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Spring Hollow Tax credit (LIHTC) 141 S 20th Ave, Brighton 80601 108 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Holly Park West HUD-assisted 5460 E 60th Ave, Commerce City 80022 96 low-income homes · For families · (303) 287-9087
- Windmill Ranch Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1083 S 8th Ave, Brighton 80601 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Orchard Hill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1353 W 88th Ave, Thornton 80260 88 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2002
- Riverwalk Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 744 Mockingbird St, Brighton 80601 132 homes, 87 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 62 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 1999
- Peoria Crossing I Tax credit (LIHTC) 12101 E 30th Street, Aurora 80011 82 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 47 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2019 · For families
- East Bay Senior Housing HUD-assisted 3720 W 68th Ave, Westminster 80030 81 homes, 80 low-income · For older adults · (303) 427-6275
- Conter Estates Senior Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) 6600 E 60th Pl, Commerce City 80022 75 homes, 74 low-income · 1 bd: 63 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Orchard Crossing HUD-assisted 4183 W 72nd Ave, Westminster 80030 74 homes, 72 low-income · For families · (303) 428-9068
- Innovage Senior Housing Thornton Tax credit (LIHTC) 12201 Washington Center Pkwy, Thornton 80241 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 50 · 2 bd: 22 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
- Creekside Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 9189 Gale Blvd, Thornton 80260 208 homes, 71 low-income · In service since 2000 · For families · (720) 408-2327
- Florence Square II Tax credit (LIHTC) 9801 E Colfax Ave, Aurora 80010 71 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 31 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Holly Park East HUD-assisted 5520 E 60th Ave, Commerce City 80022 71 low-income homes · For families · (303) 287-9087
- Alto Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 7120 Grove Way, Westminster 80030 70 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Vistas at Panorama Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 8305 Alcott St, Westminster 80031 69 low-income homes · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Marycrest Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2777 W Parkside Pl, Denver 80221 65 low-income homes · 1 bd: 53 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Crossing Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 4220 E 104th Ave, Thornton 80233 64 low-income homes · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
- Brighton Village Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 197 W Southern St, Brighton 80601 63 low-income homes · 1 bd: 37 · 2 bd: 26 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Brighton Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 199 W Southern St, Brighton 80601 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Reserve at Thornton II Tax credit (LIHTC) 9700 Welby Rd, Thornton 80229 60 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Clare of Assisi Homes HUD-assisted 2451 W 82nd Pl, Westminster 80031 60 homes, 59 low-income · For older adults · (303) 427-4406
- Renaissance Veterans Apartments at Fitzsimons Tax credit (LIHTC) 1793 Quentin St, Aurora 80045 60 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 2020
- Aurora Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 10675 E Colfax Ave, Aurora 80010 54 low-income homes · 1 bd: 49 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
- Aurora Homes HUD-assisted 10675A E Colfax Ave, Aurora 80010 54 low-income homes · For older adults · (720) 573-6064
- Kearney Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 6140 E 63rd Pl, Commerce City 80022 51 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 50 · In service since 2018 · For older adults · (303) 288-7010
- Squire Village Apartments HUD-assisted 11180 Grant Dr, Northglenn 80233 51 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (303) 451-5736
- Squire Village Apts Ahpc Tax credit (LIHTC) 11170 Grant Dr, Northglenn 80233 51 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 51 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Tiara Apartments HUD-assisted 12000 E 16th Ave, Aurora 80010 51 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (303) 364-3304
- Madonna Plaza HUD-assisted 6275 Kearney St, Commerce City 80022 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (303) 289-2626
- Montview Heights HUD-assisted 14389 E Montview Blvd, Aurora 80011 50 low-income homes · For families · (303) 341-6949
- Sable Ridge Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 15255 E 40th Ave, Denver 80239 61 homes, 44 low-income · 1 bd: 43 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Bradburn Gardens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7545 Bradburn Blvd, Westminster 80030 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 31 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2000
- Libretto Apartments Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 577 S 8th Ave, Brighton 80601 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2020 · For older adults
- Pinecone/Mayfield Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 707 Miller Ave, Brighton 80601 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1992
- Villa Maria HUD-assisted 2461 W 82nd Pl, Westminster 80031 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (303) 426-1518
- Conter Estates Senior Apts II Tax credit (LIHTC) 6600 E 60th Pl, Commerce City 80022 39 low-income homes · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2009 · For older adults, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Paris Family Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1702 Paris St, Aurora 80010 39 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Residences at Trolley Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 1445 Dallas St, Aurora 80010 38 low-income homes · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Dawson Square Apartments HUD-assisted 8710 Dawson St, Thornton 80229 36 low-income homes · For families · (303) 288-4580
- Dawson Square Apts Ahpc Tax credit (LIHTC) 8670 Dawson St, Thornton 80229 36 homes, 35 low-income · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Libretto Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 579 S 8th Ave, Brighton 80601 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Glennpark Village Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 11230 Grant Dr, Northglenn 80233 26 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2007 · For families · (303) 457-1804
- Prairie Rose Plaza HUD-assisted 6285 Kearney St, Commerce City 80022 19 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (303) 830-0215
- Community Alternative HUD-assisted 1566 Hanover St, Aurora 80010 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Mrachek House HUD-assisted 14801 E 18th Pl, Aurora 80011 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Villa Apartments HUD-assisted 1582 Hanover St, Aurora 80010 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Coronado Residences HUD-assisted 1909 Coronado Pkwy N, Thornton 80229 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (303) 853-3594
- Imagine formerly called Next Step HUD-assisted 15536 W Santa Fe Dr, Broomfield 80023 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (303) 920-5032
- 1962 Beeler Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 1962 Beeler St, Aurora 80010 4 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 1992
- Westbury Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 11590 Pecos St, Westminster 80234 228 homes · In service since 2000
- Greens of Northglenn Tax credit (LIHTC) 350 W 114th Ave, Northglenn 80234 128 homes · In service since 1998
- Sterling Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 4242 E Bromley Ln, Brighton 80601 128 homes · In service since 2003
- Residences at Panorama Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 8310 Clay St, Westminster 80031 72 homes · In service since 2011
- Kearney Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 6598 Kearney St, Commerce City 80022 2 homes · In service since 1992
5 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Adams County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in Adams County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $30,250 | $50,400 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $34,600 | $57,600 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $38,900 | $64,800 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $43,200 | $72,000 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $46,700 | $77,800 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $50,150 | $83,550 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $53,600 | $89,300 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $57,050 | $95,050 | $141,000 |
Area median income: $144,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,576 – $1,926
- 1 bedroom $1,648 – $2,014
- 2 bedrooms $1,952 – $2,386
- 3 bedrooms $2,561 – $3,131
- 4 bedrooms $2,865 – $3,501
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Adams County Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,600 vouchers (303) 227-2075 Adams County Housing Authority: plifari@maikerhp.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Brighton Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 255 vouchers (303) 655-2160 Housing Authority of the City of Brighton: adall@brightonhousing.org
Housing agencies in Colorado Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Colorado
What Colorado law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 2 months of rent
- C.R.S. §38-12-102.5
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 10 days
- C.R.S. §13-40-104(1)(d)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 21 days
- C.R.S. §13-40-107(2)
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 60 days
- C.R.S. §38-12-701(2)(a)
- Only a court order can remove youC.R.S. §38-12-510(1)
- Protection from retaliationC.R.S. §38-12-509(1)(a)
- Protection related to immigration statusC.R.S. §38-12-1203(1)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Adams County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Adams County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Community Resources and Housing Development Corporation
7305 Lowell Blvd Unit 200, Westminster · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
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$4,338
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $2,169
- Security deposit
- $2,169
- Total
- $4,338
When you'll have it
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What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Adams County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,751; 1 bedroom: $1,831; 2 bedrooms: $2,169; 3 bedrooms: $2,846; 4 bedrooms: $3,183. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Adams County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,169) without spending more than 30% of income takes $41.71 an hour full time, or $86,760 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Adams County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $72,000 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Adams County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,952 and $2,386 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Adams County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,890 in 80019 to $2,950 in 80602. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Adams County?
HUD lists 73 properties with homes for low-income households in Adams County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Adams County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Adams County, 57% of renter households are in that position; in Colorado, 53%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).