Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Pueblo County, Colorado
Pueblo County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,263 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,111 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $24.29 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,263
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 34% less than in Colorado
- Typical rent
- $1,111
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 37% less than in Colorado
- Wage needed
- $24.29
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $50,520 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 52%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- About the same as in Colorado
Only here
Renting in Pueblo County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Huerfano County, the typical rent is $838: 25% less than in Pueblo County ($1,111).
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 Pueblo 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 Pueblo County was $1,320 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 |
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| Studio | $879 | $16.90 | $35,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $978 | $18.81 | $39,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,263 | $24.29 | $50,520 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,611 | $30.98 | $64,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,891 | $36.37 | $75,640 |
HUD area: Pueblo, 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 16 ZIP codes in Pueblo County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,020 in 81039 to $1,650 in 81008. 7 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,263).
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)
| 81001 | Pueblo, CO | $840 | $940 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,810 |
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| 81003 | Pueblo, CO | $810 | $900 | $1,160 | $1,480 | $1,740 |
| 81004 | Pueblo, CO | $860 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,580 | $1,860 |
| 81005 | Pueblo, CO | $860 | $950 | $1,230 | $1,570 | $1,840 |
| 81006 | Pueblo, CO | $920 | $1,020 | $1,320 | $1,680 | $1,980 |
| 81007 | Pueblo, CO | $1,060 | $1,180 | $1,520 | $1,940 | $2,280 |
| 81008 | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,150 | $1,280 | $1,650 | $2,110 | $2,470 |
| 81008 | Pueblo, CO | $1,150 | $1,280 | $1,650 | $2,110 | $2,470 |
| 81019 | Pueblo, CO | $1,000 | $1,120 | $1,440 | $1,840 | $2,160 |
| 81022 | Pueblo, CO | $1,030 | $1,150 | $1,490 | $1,890 | $2,220 |
| 81023 | Pueblo, CO | $840 | $930 | $1,200 | $1,540 | $1,800 |
| 81025 | Pueblo, CO | $970 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,740 | $2,100 |
| 81039 | Crowley County, CO | $750 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,300 | $1,670 |
| 81039 | Las Animas County, CO | $750 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,300 | $1,670 |
| 81039 | Otero County, CO | $750 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,300 | $1,670 |
| 81039 | Pueblo, CO | $750 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,300 | $1,670 |
- 81001 · Pueblo, CO $1,210$1,540
- 81003 · Pueblo, CO $1,160$1,480
- 81004 · Pueblo, CO $1,240$1,580
- 81005 · Pueblo, CO $1,230$1,570
- 81006 · Pueblo, CO $1,320$1,680
- 81007 · Pueblo, CO $1,520$1,940
- 81008 · Colorado Springs, CO $1,650$2,110
- 81008 · Pueblo, CO $1,650$2,110
- 81019 · Pueblo, CO $1,440$1,840
- 81022 · Pueblo, CO $1,490$1,890
- 81023 · Pueblo, CO $1,200$1,540
- 81025 · Pueblo, CO $1,370$1,740
- 81039 · Crowley County, CO $1,020$1,300
- 81039 · Las Animas County, CO $1,020$1,300
- 81039 · Otero County, CO $1,020$1,300
- 81039 · Pueblo, CO $1,020$1,300
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 Pueblo County, 52% 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.
52%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
21,324 households rent in Pueblo County
- Spend half or more of their income 29%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 23%
- Spend less than 30% 48%
Compared with the state and the country
- Pueblo 52%
- Colorado 53%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Pueblo County
HUD lists 44 properties with homes for low-income households in Pueblo County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 31
- HUD-assisted
- 11
- public housing
- 4
2,864 homes in all; 2,843 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Pueblo Public housing 2124 Norman Ln, Pueblo 81005 246 homes, 245 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo · Average payment: $480 a month · Average wait: 10 months · Homes at several sites · (719) 542-6741
- Pueblo Public housing 2104 N Ogden Ave, Pueblo 81001 244 homes, 243 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo · Average payment: $401 a month · Average wait: 14 months · Homes at several sites · (719) 542-6741
- Azteca Apts HUD-assisted 705 Hunter Dr, Pueblo 81001 202 homes, 201 low-income · For older adults · (719) 546-0758
- Mesa Tower Public housing 260 Lamar Ave, Pueblo 81004 199 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo · Average payment: $373 a month · Average wait: 16 months · (719) 542-6741
- Casa del Sol Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1725 Constitution Rd, Pueblo 81001 154 homes, 153 low-income · Studio: 18 · 1 bd: 59 · 2 bd: 44 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2020 · For families · (719) 584-2121
- Mineral Palace HUD-assisted 1414 N Santa Fe Ave, Pueblo 81003 132 low-income homes · For older adults · (719) 544-6230
- Bethlehem Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 1920 W 12th St, Pueblo 81003 130 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 40 · 4 bd: 26 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Bethlehem Square HUD-assisted 1900 W 12th St, Pueblo 81003 130 low-income homes · For families · (719) 544-8840
- Pueblo Village Apartments HUD-assisted 2409 Alma Ave, Pueblo 81004 128 low-income homes · For families · (719) 561-3233
- Pueblo Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2401 Alma Ave, Pueblo 81004 128 homes, 127 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Uplands Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1400 Acero Avenue, Pueblo 81004 72 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Uplands Townhomes HUD-assisted 1400 Acer Ave, Pueblo 81004 72 low-income homes · For families · (719) 586-8981
- Oakshire Commons II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2430 Oakshire Ln, Pueblo 81001 69 low-income homes · Studio: 69 · In service since 2018
- Oakshire Trails Tax credit (LIHTC) 2300 Oakshire Ln, Pueblo 81001 62 low-income homes · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- 55 Stonegate Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 393 E Spaulding Ave, Pueblo West 81007 55 homes, 54 low-income · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 33 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2000
- Richmond Apartments HUD-assisted 165 Central Main St, Pueblo 81003 51 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (719) 542-6741
- Oakshire Hills Tax credit (LIHTC) 2500 Oakshire Ln, Pueblo 81001 50 low-income homes · 3 bd: 50 · In service since 2002
- North Pointe Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 3777 Parker Blvd, Pueblo 81008 50 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Crawford Townhomes HUD-assisted 2601 Crawford St, Pueblo 81004 49 low-income homes · For families
- 51 Village at Pueblo Tax credit (LIHTC) 3105 Westview Dr, Pueblo 81003 49 homes, 48 low-income · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 35 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Union Plaza Apartments HUD-assisted 234 N Union Ave, Pueblo 81003 45 homes, 44 low-income · For older adults · (719) 544-6230
- Encino Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2103 E 14th St, Pueblo 81001 42 low-income homes · In service since 2002 · For families · (719) 543-4679
- Village at Pueblo II Tax credit (LIHTC) 3105 Westview Dr, Pueblo 81003 42 low-income homes · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Rio Sacramento of Pueblo Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 Calhoun Rd, Pueblo 81001 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 26 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Sangre de Cristo Apartments Public housing 2717 Sitter Pl, Pueblo 81004 40 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo · (719) 542-6741
- Rood Candy Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 404 W 7th St, Pueblo 81003 35 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2000
- Villa Andrea Tax credit (LIHTC) 109 Idaho Ave, Pueblo 81004 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Oakshire Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 2400 Oakshire Ln, Pueblo 81001 30 low-income homes · Studio: 30 · In service since 2018
- Santa Fe Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 203 N Santa Fe Ave, Pueblo 81003 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Oakshire Hills II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2415 Chelton Ln, Pueblo 81001 29 low-income homes · 3 bd: 29 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Pueblo West Gardens II Tax credit (LIHTC) 960 E Saxony Dr, Pueblo West 81007 32 homes, 28 low-income · Studio: 32 · In service since 2014
- Pueblo West Gardens I Tax credit (LIHTC) 960 E Saxony Dr, Pueblo West 81007 30 homes, 28 low-income · Studio: 30 · In service since 2010
- Ashwood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1405 E 21st St, Pueblo 81001 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Baltimore Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 3540 Baltimore Ave, Pueblo 81008 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2002
- Clarion Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 628 E Clarion Dr, Pueblo West 81007 24 low-income homes · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 1999
- Central Grade School Tax credit (LIHTC) 431 E Pitkin Ave, Pueblo 81004 18 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 11 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 1996
- Oakshire Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 2400 Oakshire Ln, Pueblo 81001 19 homes, 17 low-income · Studio: 19 · In service since 2008
- Baltimore Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 3590 Baltimore Ave, Pueblo 81008 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2000
- Baltimore Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 3500 Baltimore Ave, Pueblo 81008 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Hillville Heights III Tax credit (LIHTC) 1411 Anita St, Pueblo 81001 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 1995
- Hillville Heights II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1434 Anita St, Pueblo 81001 8 low-income homes · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1993
- Fearnow Group Homes HUD-assisted 1131 Fearnow Ave, Pueblo 81001 5 homes, 4 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Hillville Heights I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1418 Anita St, Pueblo 81001 4 low-income homes · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1993
- 2005 Carlee Drive Tax credit (LIHTC) 2005 Carlee Dr, Pueblo 81005 2 homes · In service since 1992
2 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 Pueblo 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 Pueblo 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 |
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| 1 person | $20,450 | $34,100 | $54,550 |
| 2 people | $23,400 | $39,000 | $62,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,850 | $70,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,700 | $77,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,600 | $84,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,500 | $90,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,400 | $96,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,300 | $102,850 |
Area median income: $87,700. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Pueblo, CO MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $791 – $967
- 1 bedroom $880 – $1,076
- 2 bedrooms $1,137 – $1,389
- 3 bedrooms $1,450 – $1,772
- 4 bedrooms $1,702 – $2,080
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 Authority of the City of Pueblo Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,657 vouchers · 727 public housing units (719) 542-6741 Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo: steven.trujillo@hapueblo.org
- Colorado Bluesky Enterprises, Inc. Section 8 vouchers · 75 vouchers (719) 546-0574 Colorado Bluesky Enterprises, Inc.: Sandramontee@coloradoblueskyenterprises.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 Pueblo County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Pueblo County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Neighborworks Southern Colorado
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- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Pueblo County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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Your move
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Cash to move in
$2,526
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,263
- Security deposit
- $1,263
- Total
- $2,526
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
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 Pueblo County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $879; 1 bedroom: $978; 2 bedrooms: $1,263; 3 bedrooms: $1,611; 4 bedrooms: $1,891. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Pueblo County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,263) without spending more than 30% of income takes $24.29 an hour full time, or $50,520 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Pueblo County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $48,700 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 Pueblo 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 $1,137 and $1,389 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Pueblo County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,020 in 81039 to $1,650 in 81008. 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 Pueblo County?
HUD lists 44 properties with homes for low-income households in Pueblo County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. 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 Pueblo County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Pueblo County, 52% of renter households are in that position; in Colorado, 53%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).