Garfield County Housing Authority
1430 Railroad Ave Ste F, Rifle, CO, 81650 · ~493 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Rifle, CO (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Garfield County
Who this agency serves
Garfield County Housing Authority served 410 households across 494 units (83% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.5 people, an average annual income of $17,081, and pays an average of $420 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 410 of 494 units
- Avg. household income
- $17,081
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $420
- Avg. household size
- 1.5 people
- Households with children
- 17%
- Head of household 62+
- 55%
- Head of household with a disability
- 54%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 20 months
Unit mix: 54% 1-bedroom, 30% 2-bedroom, 17% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Garfield County Housing Authority, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $39,950 |
| 2 people | $45,650 |
| 3 people | $51,350 |
| 4 people | $57,050 |
| 5 people | $61,650 |
| 6 people | $66,200 |
| 7 people | $70,750 |
| 8 people | $75,350 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Garfield County Housing Authority directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Rifle, CO
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
RED HILL LOFTS
2655 DELORES WAY, CARBONDALE, CO, 8162330 income-restricted units14 studio, 12 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051MAXFIELD HEIGHTS
125 UTE AVE., RIFLE, CO, 8165050 income-restricted units50 1BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051LAKOTA RIDGE SENIOR HOUSING
705 CASTLE VALLEY BLVD, NEW CASTLE, CO, 8164749 income-restricted units of 50 total41 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049MANORS I AND II
661 BENNETT STREET, GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO, 8160276 income-restricted units76 1BRBuilt 20179% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047GLENWOOD GREEN APTS
222 FLAT TOPS VIEW DR, GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO, 8160160 income-restricted units28 1BR, 20 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043WHITE RIVER VILLAGE
800 WHITERIVER AVE, RIFLE, CO, 8165029 income-restricted units21 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035EAGLE'S NEST APTS
1041 W 24TH ST, RIFLE, CO, 8165030 income-restricted units8 1BR, 13 2BR, 9 3BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030VILLAS DE SANTA LUCIA
302 MEADOWOOD DR, CARBONDALE, CO, 8162360 income-restricted units of 61 total10 1BR, 26 2BR, 25 3BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025MACHEBEUF APTS
111 SOCCER FIELD RD, GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO, 8160155 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1992Compliance through ~2022
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Garfield County Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.