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Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs

Name: Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs
Address: 831 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, US
Telephone: 7193876700

831 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903

Information verified November 4, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 15 hr ago

About This Property

The Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs manages 2,994 units of public housing in Colorado Springs, CO. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently open for applicants. The authority provides rental assistance and housing options to eligible residents in El Paso County.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

All applicants must live and/or work in El Paso County, Colorado, when the application is submitted. Senior and/or disabled housing is part of Public Housing and CSHA Managed programs.

Last verified October 31, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Apply: Online pre-application

The current directive from HUD to pause the issuance of new Housing Choice Vouchers is still in effect. Applicants who applied through WaitListCheck (WLC) can check their ranking on those wait lists through their WLC account. If the status reads 'Submitted', they were not placed on that specific wait list. The annual HCV/Section 8 Lottery Wait List usually opens every July.

Last verified February 10, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated November 4, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

2994

Fair Market Rent - El Paso County, CO

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$1,190
1 Bedroom	$1,408
2 Bedroom	$1,734
3 Bedroom	$2,444
4 Bedroom	$2,875

Income Limits - El Paso County, CO

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $17,300
Very Low (50%): $28,850
Low (80%): $46,150

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $19,800
Very Low (50%): $33,000
Low (80%): $52,750

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $22,250
Very Low (50%): $37,100
Low (80%): $59,350

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $41,200
Low (80%): $65,900

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $44,500
Low (80%): $71,200

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $47,800
Low (80%): $76,450

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $51,100
Low (80%): $81,750

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $54,400
Low (80%): $87,000

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$17,300	$28,850	$46,150
2 Persons	$19,800	$33,000	$52,750
3 Persons	$22,250	$37,100	$59,350
4 Persons	$26,500	$41,200	$65,900
5 Persons	$31,040	$44,500	$71,200
6 Persons	$35,580	$47,800	$76,450
7 Persons	$40,120	$51,100	$81,750
8 Persons	$44,660	$54,400	$87,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Colorado Springs, CO?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for El Paso County, CO is: $1190 (Studio), $1408 (1BR), $1734 (2BR), $2444 (3BR), $2875 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs have?+

Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs has a total of 2994 housing units.

How do I apply for housing at Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs?+

Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 7193876700, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

Is there a waitlist for Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in El Paso County, CO?+

For a 4-person household in El Paso County, CO, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $41,200, Low Income (80% AMI): $65,900. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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