Chaffee County, CO
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,110/mo | $999 – $1,221/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,117/mo | $1,005 – $1,229/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,466/mo | $1,319 – $1,613/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,039/mo | $1,835 – $2,243/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,298/mo | $2,068 – $2,528/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Chaffee County, CO (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Chaffee County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Chaffee County
- Housing Authority of the City of Salida
525 W 16th St, Salida, CO, 81201 · 7195396243
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Chaffee County, 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 for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $38,900 |
| 2 people | $44,450 |
| 3 people | $50,000 |
| 4 people | $55,550 |
| 5 people | $60,000 |
| 6 people | $64,450 |
| 7 people | $68,900 |
| 8 people | $73,350 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Chaffee County
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.
SALIDA RIDGE
6201 CLEORA RD., SALIDA, CO, 8120148 income-restricted units24 1BR, 21 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052DEANZA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT
10001 PONCHA SPRINGS LANE, PONCHA SPRINGS, CO, 8124235 income-restricted units of 36 total7 1BR, 23 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20199% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049DEANZA VISTA II
607-629 PONCHA AVENUE, PONCHA SPRINGS, CO8 income-restricted units5 3BR, 3 4BR+Built 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037SUNRISE MANOR APTS AHPC
301 ALSINA ST, BUENA VISTA, CO, 8121139 income-restricted units of 40 total40 1BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033RIVER BEND APTS
1500 HOLMAN AVE, SALIDA, CO, 8120130 income-restricted units22 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028SALIDA APTS
530 TELLER ST, SALIDA, CO, 8120147 income-restricted units of 48 total47 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 19919% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021
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 →
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