Montezuma 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 | $852/mo | $767 – $937/mo |
| 1 BR | $906/mo | $815 – $997/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,180/mo | $1,062 – $1,298/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,569/mo | $1,412 – $1,726/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,850/mo | $1,665 – $2,035/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Montezuma County, CO (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Montezuma County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Montezuma County
- Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma
121 E 1st St, Cortez, CO, 81321 · 9705653831
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Montezuma 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 | $34,100 |
| 2 people | $39,000 |
| 3 people | $43,850 |
| 4 people | $48,700 |
| 5 people | $52,600 |
| 6 people | $56,500 |
| 7 people | $60,400 |
| 8 people | $64,300 |
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 Montezuma 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.
TAWI KAAN
560 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO, 8132142 income-restricted units14 1BR, 14 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20244% LIHTCCompliance through ~2054CALKINS COMMONS
121 E. FIRST STREET, CORTEZ, CO, 8132142 income-restricted units20 1BR, 22 2BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052VALLEY SUN VILLAGE
700-B EAST 2ND STREET, CORTEZ, CO, 8132150 income-restricted units50 1BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050BRUBAKER PLACE
2001 E EMPIRE ST, CORTEZ, CO48 income-restricted units8 1BR, 24 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041SLEEPING UTE APTS
516 S MADISON ST, CORTEZ, CO, 8132160 income-restricted units35 2BR, 20 3BR, 5 4BR+Built 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036PRAIRIE MESA ESTATES
650 E SECOND ST, CORTEZ, CO, 8132130 income-restricted units12 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031OVERLOOK VILLAGE
670 W MENEFEE ST, MANCOS, CO, 8132830 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1998Compliance through ~2028MESA PARK APTS
880 S CHESTNUT ST, CORTEZ, CO, 8132119 income-restricted units of 20 total20 2BRBuilt 19969% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026CORTEZ PARK
23 W SEVENTH ST, CORTEZ, CO, 8132124 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1994Compliance through ~2024MENEFEE APTS
400 W MENEFEE ST, MANCOS, CO, 8132812 income-restricted units12 1BRBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023
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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