Mesa 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 | $881/mo | $793 – $969/mo |
| 1 BR | $986/mo | $887 – $1,085/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,249/mo | $1,124 – $1,374/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,737/mo | $1,563 – $1,911/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,095/mo | $1,886 – $2,305/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Mesa County, CO (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Mesa County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Mesa County
- Grand Junction Housing Authority
8 Foresight Cir, Grand Junction, CO, 81505 · 9702450388
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Mesa 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 | $35,250 |
| 2 people | $40,250 |
| 3 people | $45,300 |
| 4 people | $50,300 |
| 5 people | $54,350 |
| 6 people | $58,350 |
| 7 people | $62,400 |
| 8 people | $66,400 |
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 Mesa 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.
FRUITA MEWS
1601 K 4/10 RD., FRUITA, CO, 8152143 income-restricted units of 50 total9 1BR, 31 2BR, 10 3BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054- 60 income-restricted units54 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051
KARIS APARTMENTS
3197 N 12TH STREET, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 8150634 income-restricted units34 1BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050HIGHLANDS 2
825 BOOKCLIFF AVE, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 8150172 income-restricted units60 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049- 64 income-restricted units52 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047
PATHWAYS VILLAGE
564 29TH ROAD, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 8150440 income-restricted units20 1BR, 15 2BR, 5 3BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046VILLAGE PARK
615 28 1/4 RD, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 8150672 income-restricted units1 studio, 12 1BR, 43 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043ARBOR VISTA
515 CT RD, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 8150172 income-restricted units24 1BR, 40 2BR, 8 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039GRAND MESA APTS OF FRUITA
150 S SYCAMORE ST, FRUITA, CO, 8152123 income-restricted units of 24 total12 1BR, 12 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037LINDEN POINTE
1975 BARCELONA WAY, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 8150391 income-restricted units of 92 total20 1BR, 48 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035MONUMENT RIDGE TOWNHOMES
2680 B 1/2 RD, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 81503165 income-restricted units of 166 total24 1BR, 82 2BR, 60 3BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033CLIFTON TOWNHOUSE APTS AHPC
3222 D 1/2 RD, CLIFTON, CO, 8152050 income-restricted units of 51 total35 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033GARDEN VILLAGE APTS
2601 BELFORD AVE, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 8150188 income-restricted units of 91 total20 1BR, 32 2BR, 30 3BR, 9 4BR+Built 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032CLIFTON VILLAGE SOUTH TOWNHOMES
3206 MESA AVE, CLIFTON, CO, 81520114 income-restricted units of 119 total25 2BR, 94 3BRBuilt 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031GRAND VALLEY APTS
531 JAY LEE ST, CLIFTON, CO, 8152050 income-restricted units26 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029CRYSTAL BROOK
1741 LAVETA ST, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 8150340 income-restricted units20 1BR, 14 2BR, 4 3BR, 2 4BR+Built 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026
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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