Montezuma County Housing Authority

37 N. Madison St., Cortez, CO, 81321
(970) 565-3831



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About Montezuma County Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma is located in the heart of beautiful Cortez, Colorado. Our jurisdiction includes the following areas.

Montezuma County, Colorado
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The Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma (HA) administers three (3) rental assistance programs. The Low Rent Public Housing Program, Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program and Affordable Tax Credit Units based on Federally established income limits. The Housing Choice Voucher Program and Public Housing Programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.


Mission Statement

To provide affordable, decent, safe, secure and sanitary housing to low and moderate income families, including elderly and disabled persons, encourage self-sufficiency by pursuing new, creative and financially sustainable ways to meet the changing housing needs of the residents within the Housing Authority's jurisdiction.

Program Summary for Montezuma County Housing Authority

Montezuma County Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Montezuma County Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 31 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Montezuma County Housing Authority administered a total of 262 Section 8 Vouchers. Montezuma County Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Montezuma County Housing Authority is located at 37 N. Madison St., Cortez, CO, 81321 and serves the city of Cortez. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Montezuma County Housing Authority at, (970) 565-3831 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Montezuma County Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 1
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 262
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 31
Waiting list for the Montezuma County Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Montezuma 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 Montezuma 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
  • $24,850
  • $28,400
  • $31,950
  • $35,500
  • $38,350
  • $41,200
  • $44,050
  • $46,900
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $14,950
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $39,800
  • $45,450
  • $51,150
  • $56,800
  • $61,350
  • $65,900
  • $70,450
  • $75,000

2017 Fair Market Rents for Montezuma 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 Montezuma County, CO:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$563 $590 $681 $991 $1200



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
San Juan County HA San Juan County HA Farmington NM 945 650 Open 47.43 Miles Contact
Archuleta County Housing Authority Archuleta County Housing Authority Pagosa Springs CO N/A N/A Open 86.12 Miles Contact
Montrose County Housing Authority Montrose County Housing Authority Olathe CO 192 N/A Open 92.64 Miles Contact
Delta Housing Authority Delta Housing Authority Delta CO N/A N/A Open 99.32 Miles Contact
Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah Housing Authority of Southeastern Utah Moab UT 73 N/A Open 99.54 Miles Contact
Chama Village Housing Authority Chama Village Housing Authority Chama NM 393 383 Open 114.47 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Montezuma County Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
31
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Montezuma County Quick Facts

Population: 25,772
Persons Per Household: 2.36
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 8.4%
Homeownership Rate: 70.5%
Housing Units: 11,928
Yearly Income Per Person: $23,548
Median Household Income: $43,188