Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Larimer County, Colorado
Larimer County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,759 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,716 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $33.83 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,759
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 8% less than in Colorado
- Typical rent
- $1,716
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 3% less than in Colorado
- Wage needed
- $33.83
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $70,360 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 55%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 5% more than in Colorado
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 Larimer 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 Larimer County was $1,973 a month in September 2026: 1.6% more than 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 | $1,551 | $29.83 | $62,040 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,589 | $30.56 | $63,560 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,759 | $33.83 | $70,360 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,379 | $45.75 | $95,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,576 | $49.54 | $103,040 |
HUD area: Fort Collins-Loveland, 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 24 ZIP codes in Larimer County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,560 in 80517 to $2,460 in 80549. 12 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,759).
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)
| 80512 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,550 | $1,590 | $1,760 | $2,380 | $2,580 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80513 | Boulder, CO | $1,620 | $1,660 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,920 |
| 80513 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,620 | $1,660 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,920 |
| 80513 | Greeley, CO | $1,620 | $1,660 | $1,920 | $2,540 | $2,920 |
| 80515 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,430 | $1,470 | $1,620 | $2,190 | $2,380 |
| 80517 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,360 | $1,390 | $1,560 | $2,150 | $2,290 |
| 80521 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,450 | $1,480 | $1,640 | $2,220 | $2,400 |
| 80524 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,480 | $1,510 | $1,680 | $2,280 | $2,480 |
| 80524 | Greeley, CO | $1,480 | $1,510 | $1,680 | $2,280 | $2,480 |
| 80525 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,710 | $1,750 | $1,940 | $2,620 | $2,840 |
| 80526 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,500 | $1,540 | $1,700 | $2,300 | $2,490 |
| 80528 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,750 | $1,800 | $1,990 | $2,690 | $2,910 |
| 80532 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,550 | $1,590 | $1,760 | $2,380 | $2,580 |
| 80535 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,360 | $1,390 | $1,560 | $2,150 | $2,290 |
| 80536 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,530 | $1,580 | $1,750 | $2,370 | $2,590 |
| 80537 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,480 | $1,520 | $1,680 | $2,270 | $2,460 |
| 80537 | Greeley, CO | $1,480 | $1,520 | $1,680 | $2,270 | $2,460 |
| 80538 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,600 | $1,640 | $1,820 | $2,460 | $2,670 |
| 80545 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,550 | $1,590 | $1,760 | $2,380 | $2,580 |
| 80547 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,830 | $1,870 | $2,070 | $2,800 | $3,030 |
| 80549 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $2,160 | $2,220 | $2,460 | $3,330 | $3,610 |
| 80549 | Greeley, CO | $2,160 | $2,220 | $2,460 | $3,330 | $3,610 |
| 82063 | Albany County, WY | $1,360 | $1,390 | $1,560 | $2,150 | $2,290 |
| 82063 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $1,360 | $1,390 | $1,560 | $2,150 | $2,290 |
- 80512 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,760$2,380
- 80513 · Boulder, CO $1,920$2,540
- 80513 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,920$2,540
- 80513 · Greeley, CO $1,920$2,540
- 80515 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,620$2,190
- 80517 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,560$2,150
- 80521 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,640$2,220
- 80524 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,680$2,280
- 80524 · Greeley, CO $1,680$2,280
- 80525 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,940$2,620
- 80526 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,700$2,300
- 80528 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,990$2,690
- 80532 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,760$2,380
- 80535 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,560$2,150
- 80536 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,750$2,370
- 80537 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,680$2,270
- 80537 · Greeley, CO $1,680$2,270
- 80538 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,820$2,460
- 80545 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,760$2,380
- 80547 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $2,070$2,800
- 80549 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $2,460$3,330
- 80549 · Greeley, CO $2,460$3,330
- 82063 · Albany County, WY $1,560$2,150
- 82063 · Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $1,560$2,150
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 Larimer County, 55% 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.
55%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
55,495 households rent in Larimer County
- Spend half or more of their income 28%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 27%
- Spend less than 30% 45%
Compared with the state and the country
- Larimer 55%
- Colorado 53%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Larimer County
HUD lists 58 properties with homes for low-income households in Larimer County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 48
- HUD-assisted
- 11
4,472 homes in all; 4,012 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Ashley Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 657 W. 64th Street, Loveland 80538 224 low-income homes · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 112 · 3 bd: 48 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Lakeview on the Rise Tax credit (LIHTC) 6740 S College Ave, Fort Collins 80525 180 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Bull Run Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 820 Merganser Dr, Fort Collins 80524 176 homes, 175 low-income · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 80 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2000
- Reserve at Centerra Tax credit (LIHTC) 4264 McWhinney Blvd, Loveland 80538 152 homes, 151 low-income · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 87 · 3 bd: 64 · In service since 2002
- Maple Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 574 E 23rd St, Loveland 80538 130 homes, 128 low-income · 1 bd: 41 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 11 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Dma Plaza Renovation Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Remington St, Fort Collins 80524 124 low-income homes · Studio: 81 · 1 bd: 43 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
- Country Ranch Tax credit (LIHTC) 2921 Timberwood Dr, Fort Collins 80528 118 homes, 117 low-income · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 66 · In service since 2000
- Woodlands Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1025 Wakerobin Ln, Fort Collins 80526 116 homes, 115 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 1997
- Oakridge Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 4706 McMurry Ave, Fort Collins 80525 110 low-income homes · 1 bd: 85 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Oakbrook Manor Apts I Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3200 Stanford Rd, Fort Collins 80525 107 homes, 106 low-income · 1 bd: 102 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2006 · For older adults, families · (970) 226-5060
- Oakbrook II Apts HUD-assisted 3300 Stanford Rd, Fort Collins 80525 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (970) 223-1356
- Village on Plum Tax credit (LIHTC) 2021 W Plum St, Fort Collins 80521 98 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 70 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Caribou Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4123 Verbena Way, Fort Collins 80525 97 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Caribou Apts Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 4110 Verbena Way, Fort Collins 80525 96 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Village on Horsetooth Tax credit (LIHTC) 1506 W Horsetooth Rd, Fort Collins 80526 96 homes, 95 low-income · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 66 · 3 bd: 21 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Buffalo Run Tax credit (LIHTC) 1245 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins 80524 144 homes, 86 low-income · 2 bd: 63 · 3 bd: 81 · In service since 1999
- Provincetowne Green Communities Tax credit (LIHTC) 6909 Autumn Ridge Dr, Fort Collins 80525 85 homes, 84 low-income · 2 bd: 69 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Village on Stanford Tax credit (LIHTC) 2613 Stanford Rd, Fort Collins 80525 82 low-income homes · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Harvest Pointe HUD-assisted 4895 Lucerne Ave, Loveland 80538 80 homes, 79 low-income · For older adults · (970) 622-9907
- Legacy Senior Residences Tax credit (LIHTC) 413 Linden St, Fort Collins 80524 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 37 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
- Silver Leaf II HUD-assisted 2000 Maple Dr, Loveland 80538 72 low-income homes · For older adults · (970) 635-5943
- Reflections Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 321 E Troutman Pkwy, Fort Collins 80525 72 homes, 71 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Village on Redwood Tax credit (LIHTC) 1331 Redwood St, Fort Collins 80524 72 homes, 71 low-income · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Edge Tax credit (LIHTC) 3875 E 15th St, Loveland 80538 70 homes, 68 low-income · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 39 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2016 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Coachlight Plaza Apts HUD-assisted 1550 Blue Spruce Dr, Fort Collins 80524 68 low-income homes · For families · (970) 484-7498
- Autumn Lake Apartments HUD-assisted 562 E 23rd St, Loveland 80538 130 homes, 64 low-income · For families · (970) 593-0705
- Big Thompson Manor II HUD-assisted 230 Monroe Ave, Loveland 80537 60 low-income homes · For older adults
- Mirasol III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1104 Finch St, Loveland 80537 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 39 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2020 · For older adults
- Mirasol Senior Housing II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1107 Finch St, Loveland 80537 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Redtail Ponds Permanent Supportive Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 5080 Fossil Blvd, Fort Collins 80525 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2015 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Fort Collins Voa Elderly Housing HUD-assisted 3732 Kunz Ct, Fort Collins 80526 60 homes, 59 low-income · For older adults · (970) 225-2116
- Madison Avenue Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1208 E 6th St, Loveland 80537 60 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1998
- Meadows Loveland Tax credit (LIHTC) 1056 Lynx Ave, Loveland 80537 60 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Lone Tree Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1310 Manford Ave, Estes Park 80517 57 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 1997
- Rock Crest Tax credit (LIHTC) 4905 Lucerne Ave, Loveland 80538 56 homes, 55 low-income · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2002
- Orchard Place Apartments HUD-assisted 197 Elder Drive, Loveland 80538 50 low-income homes · For families · (970) 635-5943
- Orchard Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 217 Elder Dr, Loveland 80538 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Windtrail Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1000 Rolland Moore Dr, Fort Collins 80526 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2001
- Woodbridge Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 1600 W Elizabeth ST, Fort Collins 80521 50 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Mirasol Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1145 Finch Pl, Loveland 80537 49 homes, 48 low-income · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Falcon Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 1629 Soaring Cir, Estes Park 80517 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Village on Elizabeth Tax credit (LIHTC) 2209 W Elizabeth St, Fort Collins 80521 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Brookstone I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2325 E 1st St, Loveland 80537 48 homes, 47 low-income · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2000
- Northern Hotel 2017 Tax credit (LIHTC) 172 N College Ave, Fort Collins 80524 47 low-income homes · 1 bd: 41 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Talon's Pointe Tax credit (LIHTC) 1715 Redtail Hawk Dr, Estes Park 80517 44 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Care Housing at Greenbriar Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 400 Butch Cassidy Dr, Fort Collins 80524 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1998
- Care Housing at Swallow RD Tax credit (LIHTC) 1303 W Swallow Rd, Fort Collins 80526 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1996
- Care Housing at Eagle Tree Tax credit (LIHTC) 6675 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins 80525 36 low-income homes · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 1998
- Fairbrooke Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 1827 Somerville Dr, Fort Collins 80526 36 homes, 35 low-income · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 35 · In service since 2002
- Artspace Loveland Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 140 W 3rd St, Loveland 80537 30 low-income homes · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Brookstone Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2575 E 1st St, Loveland 80537 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2002
- Residence at Oakridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 4750 Wheaton Dr, Fort Collins 80525 44 homes, 22 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2002
- Harmony Road Apts. HUD-assisted 301 E Harmony Rd, Fort Collins 80525 23 homes, 22 low-income · For people with disabilities · (800) 466-7722
- South ST Vrain Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1631 Avalon Dr, Estes Park 80517 12 homes, 11 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1996
- Imperial Housing Corp HUD-assisted 3613 Royal Dr, Fort Collins 80526 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (970) 214-2785
- Fox Meadow Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3620 S Timberline Rd, Fort Collins 80525 138 homes · In service since 2001
- Waterford Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 855 14th ST Se, Loveland 80537 128 homes · In service since 2003
- Trail Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1250 Community Dr, Estes Park 80517 24 homes · In service since 1992
One property has two programs at the same address and appears 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 Larimer County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 4 agencies serve in Larimer 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 | $27,400 | $45,650 | $73,050 |
| 2 people | $31,300 | $52,200 | $83,450 |
| 3 people | $35,200 | $58,700 | $93,900 |
| 4 people | $39,100 | $65,200 | $104,300 |
| 5 people | $42,250 | $70,450 | $112,650 |
| 6 people | $45,400 | $75,650 | $121,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $80,850 | $129,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $86,100 | $137,700 |
Area median income: $130,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Fort Collins-Loveland, CO MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,396 – $1,706
- 1 bedroom $1,430 – $1,748
- 2 bedrooms $1,583 – $1,935
- 3 bedrooms $2,141 – $2,617
- 4 bedrooms $2,318 – $2,834
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
- Housing Catalyst Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,627 vouchers (970) 416-2910 Housing Catalyst: jbrewen@housingcatalyst.com
- Loveland Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 658 vouchers (970) 667-3232 Loveland Housing Authority: info@lovelandhousing.org
- Larimer County Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 104 vouchers (970) 416-2910 Larimer County Housing Authority: jbrewen@housingcatalyst.com
- Wellington Housing Authority Public housing (970) 416-2910 Wellington Housing Authority: jbrewen@housingcatalyst.com
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 Larimer County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Larimer County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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What you need before you get the keys.
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- First month
- $1,759
- Security deposit
- $1,759
- Total
- $3,518
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Larimer County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,551; 1 bedroom: $1,589; 2 bedrooms: $1,759; 3 bedrooms: $2,379; 4 bedrooms: $2,576. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Larimer County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,759) without spending more than 30% of income takes $33.83 an hour full time, or $70,360 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Larimer County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $65,200 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 Larimer 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 $1,583 and $1,935 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Larimer County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,560 in 80517 to $2,460 in 80549. 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 Larimer County?
HUD lists 58 properties with homes for low-income households in Larimer 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 Larimer County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Larimer County, 55% of renter households are in that position; in Colorado, 53%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).