Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Fort Collins, CO 80521
4 affordable buildings in 80521 · 48 more within 10 mi
Fort Collins, CO 80521 has 4 income-restricted buildings: 4 tax credit and 1 senior. 48 more are listed within 10 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 80521
Village on Horsetooth
1506 W. Horsetooth, Fort Collins, CO 80521
96 units · 95 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR
Woodbridge Senior
1600 W Elizabeth St, Fort Collins, CO 80521
50 units · 49 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
No buildings in 80521 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 48 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Fairbrooke Heights
1827 Somerville Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
1.9 mi away
36 units · 35 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Care Housing at Greenbriar Village
400 Butch Cassidy Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80524
3.2 mi away
40 units · 2–3 BR
Village on Redwood
1331 Redwood Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524
3.3 mi away
72 units · 71 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR
Care Housing at Swallow Road
1303 W. Swallow Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80526
3.6 mi away
124 units · 2–3 BR
Buffalo Run
1245 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
3.7 mi away
144 units · 86 income-restricted · 2–3 BR
Springfield Court
3581 S Taft Hill Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526
3.8 mi away
63 units · 62 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR
Imperial Housing Corp
3613 Royal Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80526
4 mi away
9 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Willow Grove Village
1025 Cunningham Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
4 mi away
72 units · 54 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Hickory Hill
3425 Windmill Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526
4.1 mi away
92 units · 91 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Fort Collins VOA Elderly Housing
3732 Kunz Court, Fort Collins, CO 80526
4.1 mi away
60 units · 59 income-restricted · 1 BR
Rose Tree Village Apts
1000 W Horsetooth Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526
4.2 mi away
120 units · 1–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Oakbrook I Apts.
3200 Stanford Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525
4.5 mi away
107 units · 106 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Oakbrook II Apts
3300 Stanford Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525
4.6 mi away
100 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 80521
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,640/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $65,600/yr
- Renters in 80521 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 62%
Income limits (2026)
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area · median family income $130,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $27,400 | $45,650 | $73,050 |
| 2 | $31,300 | $52,200 | $83,450 |
| 3 | $35,200 | $58,700 | $93,900 |
| 4 | $39,100 | $65,200 | $104,300 |
| 5 | $42,250 | $70,450 | $112,650 |
| 6 | $45,400 | $75,650 | $121,000 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $80,850 | $129,350 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $86,100 | $137,700 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 80521 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,450 | $1,551 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,480 | $1,589 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,759 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,220 | $2,379 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,400 | $2,576 |
Wider area = Fort Collins-Loveland, CO. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 6 nearby ZIPs range from $1,680 (80524) to $2,070 (80547).
Census figures for 80521 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,444. Median household income $58,082. 63% of homes are rented. 62% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 42% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 80521's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 80521Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Fort Collins, CO 80521?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Fort Collins, CO 80521, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Fort Collins, CO 80521 have openings?
These lists for Fort Collins, CO 80521 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Fort Collins, CO 80521?
Use the phone number on each building card in Fort Collins, CO 80521. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Fort Collins, CO 80521?
In Fort Collins, CO 80521, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 80521?
This directory lists 4 income-restricted buildings in Fort Collins, CO 80521. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 80521?
Yes — this page also lists 48 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Fort Collins, CO 80521 (within about 10 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Fort Collins, CO 80521?
Most income-restricted buildings in Fort Collins, CO 80521 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $45,650, and $65,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($73,050 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Fort Collins, CO 80521?
For many programs in Fort Collins, CO 80521, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $45,650 a year for 1 person and $65,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $73,050 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Fort Collins, CO 80521?
There is no single waiting list for Fort Collins, CO 80521. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Fort Collins, CO 80521?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists tax-credit apartments in Fort Collins, CO 80521. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Fort Collins, CO 80521?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Fort Collins, CO 80521, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Fort Collins, CO 80521 is $1,640 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Fort Collins, CO 80521?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Fort Collins, CO 80521. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Fort Collins, CO 80521?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Fort Collins, CO 80521. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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