Jefferson County Housing Authority

11941 W 48th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033 · ~1,858 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Wheat Ridge, 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.

Who this agency serves

Jefferson County Housing Authority served 1,534 households across 1,880 units (82% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.9 people, an average annual income of $20,320, and pays an average of $500 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,534 of 1,880 units
Avg. household income
$20,320
Avg. rent paid by household
$500
Avg. household size
1.9 people
Households with children
29%
Head of household 62+
36%
Head of household with a disability
53%
Avg. wait to move in
34 months

Unit mix: 43% 1-bedroom, 36% 2-bedroom, 22% 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.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Jefferson 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.