Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Usaf Academy, CO 80840
No income-restricted buildings are listed in 80840 — here are the closest ones.
No income-restricted buildings are listed in Usaf Academy, CO 80840. 10 income-restricted buildings are listed nearby (within about 10 miles). These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
Closest to 80840
Monument View Apts
450 N Beacon Lite Rd, Monument, CO 80132
6.6 mi away
48 units · 2 BR
- 5 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Point of the Pines Gardens
330 Elkton Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
7 mi away
111 units · 108 income-restricted · Studio–1 BR
Rosemont at Shadow Mountain
220 Shadow Ridge Grv, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
7.4 mi away
144 units · 86 income-restricted · 2–4+ BR
Lynmar Apts
2750 Vickers Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
7.6 mi away
100 units · 45 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Hatler May Village
2842 Vickers Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
7.6 mi away
77 units · 76 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Colorado Springs
1087 Westmoreland Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
8.4 mi away
215 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs
- Residents waited about 23 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Traditions at Colorado Springs
6010 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
9.8 mi away
180 units · 178 income-restricted · Studio–2 BR
Copper Rose
5924 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
9.9 mi away
182 units · 180 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 80840
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,170/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $86,800/yr
- Renters in 80840 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 54%
Income limits (2026)
Colorado Springs, CO area · median family income $116,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24,450 | $40,750 | $65,200 |
| 2 | $27,950 | $46,600 | $74,500 |
| 3 | $31,450 | $52,400 | $83,800 |
| 4 | $34,900 | $58,200 | $93,100 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $62,900 | $100,550 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $67,550 | $108,000 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $72,200 | $115,450 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $76,850 | $122,900 |
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 | 80840 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,510 | $1,129 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,850 | $1,380 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,170 | $1,621 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,000 | $2,245 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,450 | $2,574 |
Wider area = Colorado Springs, CO. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,350 (80907) to $2,160 (80924).
Census figures for 80840 (2020–2024 average): median rent $2,264. Median household income $69,474. 100% of homes are rented. 54% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 35% 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 80840's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 80840Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Usaf Academy, CO 80840?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Usaf Academy, CO 80840, 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 Usaf Academy, CO 80840 have openings?
These lists for Usaf Academy, CO 80840 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 Usaf Academy, CO 80840?
Use the phone number on each building card in Usaf Academy, CO 80840. 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 Usaf Academy, CO 80840?
In Usaf Academy, CO 80840, 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 80840?
No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 80840 right now. 10 nearby buildings are shown on this page. Call to confirm openings.
Is there affordable housing near 80840?
Yes — this page also lists 10 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Usaf Academy, CO 80840 (within about 10 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Usaf Academy, CO 80840?
Most income-restricted buildings in Usaf Academy, CO 80840 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 $40,750, and $58,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($65,200 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 Usaf Academy, CO 80840?
For many programs in Usaf Academy, CO 80840, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $40,750 a year for 1 person and $58,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $65,200 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 Usaf Academy, CO 80840?
There is no single waiting list for Usaf Academy, CO 80840. 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 Usaf Academy, CO 80840?
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. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Usaf Academy, CO 80840?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Usaf Academy, CO 80840, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Usaf Academy, CO 80840 is $2,170 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 Usaf Academy, CO 80840?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Usaf Academy, CO 80840. 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 Usaf Academy, CO 80840?
This page may still list buildings in Usaf Academy, CO 80840 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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