La Plata 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 | $1,181/mo | $1,063 – $1,299/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,211/mo | $1,090 – $1,332/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,589/mo | $1,430 – $1,748/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,942/mo | $1,748 – $2,136/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,288/mo | $2,059 – $2,517/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — La Plata County, CO (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for La Plata County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Finding the housing authority
We don't have a housing authority on file for La Plata County yet. Use the Housing Authority Finder with a local ZIP code to locate the agency that administers vouchers here.
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in La Plata 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 | $40,150 |
| 2 people | $45,900 |
| 3 people | $51,650 |
| 4 people | $57,350 |
| 5 people | $61,950 |
| 6 people | $66,550 |
| 7 people | $71,150 |
| 8 people | $75,750 |
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 La Plata 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.
ESPERO APARTMENTS
1051 AVENIDA DEL SOL, DURANGO, CO, 8130140 income-restricted units40 1BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051- 53 income-restricted units49 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050
LUMIEN APARTMENTS II
3190 E ANIMAS VILLAGE DR, DURANGO, CO, 8130136 income-restricted units21 1BR, 15 2BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049LUMIEN APARTMENTS
3190 EAST ANIMAS VILLAGE DRIVE, DURANGO, CO, 8130150 income-restricted units25 1BR, 25 2BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045PINON TERRACE
20 PRIMROSE CIR, DURANGO, CO, 8130163 income-restricted units of 66 total16 1BR, 38 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038DURANGO HOUSING APTS
650 VALENTINE DR, DURANGO, CO, 8130197 income-restricted units6 studio, 8 1BR, 23 2BR, 52 3BR, 8 4BR+Built 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036VALLE DE MERCED
800 GOEGLEIN GULCH, DURANGO, CO, 8130146 income-restricted units17 1BR, 23 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034SPRINGTREE VILLAGE APTS
950 E 32ND ST, DURANGO, CO, 8130127 income-restricted units of 28 total27 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033TAMARIN SQUARE
1401 E THIRD AVE, DURANGO, CO, 8130167 income-restricted units of 68 total67 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033SOUTHWEST HORIZON RANCH
44 TWIN PINES LN, DURANGO, CO, 8130361 income-restricted units15 2BR, 46 3BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030MERCED DE LAS ANIMAS
3509 W SECOND AVE, DURANGO, CO, 8130149 income-restricted units of 50 total5 1BR, 25 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028WESTWOOD APTS
60 WESTWOOD PL, DURANGO, CO, 8130112 income-restricted units of 48 total48 2BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028PINE RIVER VALLEY
251 S CLOVER DR, BAYFIELD, CO, 8112216 income-restricted units16 1BRBuilt 19949% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024HERITAGE VILLAGE APTS
1920 FLORIDA RD, DURANGO, CO, 8130121 income-restricted units of 24 total24 1BRBuilt 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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