South Metro Housing Options

5745 S. Bannock St., Littleton, CO, 80120
(303) 794-9608



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About South Metro Housing Options

South Metro Housing Options (SMHO) was formed as the Littleton Housing Authority in 1971 under the laws of the State of Colorado and operates in six areas:

Direct owner/provider of moderate to low-income housing;
Developer of moderate to low-income housing;
Manager of moderate to low-income housing;
Manager of programs for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Littleton, and the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA);
Housing Rehabilitation in the City of Littleton;
Construction of homeownership homes for moderate-income families, whenever possible.

In 2012, the Littleton Housing Authority began doing business as South Metro Housing Options (SMHO). SMHO currently owns and manages various housing programs consisting of approximately 600 units within the community. The programs include rental housing for elderly and disabled persons, frail elderly requiring 24-hour protective oversight, and families who live within SMHO-owned affordable housing or receive rent subsidy through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD.) In addition, SMHO administers a housing rehabilitation program within the community, and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs for the City of Littleton, Arapahoe County and the Colorado Division of Housing.

It is the policy of South Metro Housing Options to comply fully with all federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations governing Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.


Mission Statement

South Metro Housing Options seeks to strengthen our community by creating opportunities for diverse housing alternatives.

In addition, SMHO provides affordable, quality housing, which is responsive to community needs, and upholds the ethical stewardship of public funds and assets. SMHO also provides a stepping-stone toward self-sufficiency and promotes dignity, diversity and individuality. Whenever possible, SMHO strives to assist the City of Littleton with other community building activities, including creating affordable housing.

Program Summary for South Metro Housing Options

South Metro Housing Options is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. South Metro Housing Options manages several funded programs and has a total of 143 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. South Metro Housing Options administered a total of 288 Section 8 Vouchers. South Metro Housing Options currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. South Metro Housing Options is located at 5745 S. Bannock St., Littleton, CO, 80120 and serves the city of Littleton. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact South Metro Housing Options at, (303) 794-9608 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of South Metro Housing Options compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 1
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 288
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 143
Waiting list for the South Metro Housing Options is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Arapahoe County, CO

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Arapahoe County, CO:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $35,000
  • $40,000
  • $45,000
  • $50,000
  • $54,000
  • $58,000
  • $62,000
  • $66,000
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $21,000
  • $24,000
  • $27,000
  • $30,000
  • $32,400
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $54,950
  • $62,800
  • $70,650
  • $78,500
  • $84,800
  • $91,100
  • $97,350
  • $103,650

2017 Fair Market Rents for Arapahoe County, CO

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Arapahoe County, CO:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$844 $1031 $1305 $1896 $2196



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Sheridan Housing Authority Sheridan Housing Authority Englewood CO N/A N/A Open 2.9 Miles Contact
Englewood Housing Authority Englewood Housing Authority Englewood CO 393 110 Closed 2.9 Miles Contact
Co Dept Local Affairs Co Dept Local Affairs Denver CO N/A N/A Open 8.63 Miles Contact
Colorado Division of Housing Colorado Division of Housing Denver CO 6,771 N/A Open 8.63 Miles Contact
Aurora Housing Authority Aurora Housing Authority Aurora CO 81 43 Open 9.53 Miles Contact
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Denver CO 735 N/A Open 9.81 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

South Metro Housing Options Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
143
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Arapahoe County Quick Facts

Population: 618,821
Persons Per Household: 2.58
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 34.4%
Homeownership Rate: 62.7%
Housing Units: 240,912
Yearly Income Per Person: $32,595
Median Household Income: $60,651