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Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Homelake, CO 81135

No income-restricted buildings are listed in 81135 — here are the closest ones.

No income-restricted buildings are listed in Homelake, CO 81135. 24 income-restricted buildings are listed nearby (within about 18 miles). These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

Closest to 81135

The 20 closest of 24 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.

  • Valley Grande Apts

    2256 East Drive, Monte Vista, CO 81101

    1.5 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA rural

    36 units · 2–3 BR

    • 5 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Monte Vista Apts

    2169 Sherman Ave, Monte Vista, CO 81144

    1.6 mi away

    USDA rural

    20 units · 1–2 BR

    • 6 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Clearview Apts.

    230 Clearview Dr, Monte Vista, CO 81144

    1.8 mi away

    USDA rural

    24 units · 1–2 BR

    • 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Sierra Vista Apartments

    472 Jackson ST, Monte Vista, CO 81144

    2.4 mi away

    Section 8USDA rural

    28 units · 2–4+ BR

    (719) 852-5505DetailsDirections

  • Mountain View Manor

    311 Washington St, Monte Vista, CO 81144

    2.8 mi away

    Section 8Seniors

    33 units · 1–2 BR

    (719) 852-5778DetailsDirections

  • Tierra Nueva Dormitory Center

    980 S Broadway, Center, CO 81125

    2.9 mi away

    USDA rural

    97 units · 1–4+ BR

    • 72 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    • For farmworker households
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • High Valley Manor

    504 Batterson Avenue, Monte Vista, CO 81144

    3 mi away

    USDA rural

    33 units · 1–2 BR

    • 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Westview Villas

    510 Dunham St, Monte Vista, CO 81144

    3.2 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA rural

    24 units · 2–3 BR

    • 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Monte Vista Housing Complex

    Scattered Sites in Monte Vista, Monte Vista, CO 81144

    3.8 mi away

    USDA rural

    56 units · 1–3 BR

    • 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Iron Horse

    821 Maroon Dr., Alamosa, CO 81101

    11.9 mi away

    Tax credit

    41 units · 40 income-restricted · 1–3 BR

    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Valle Vista

    58 E Central, Center, CO 81125

    12.1 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA rural

    20 units · 2–3 BR

    • 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Casa De Cortez Apts

    751 E Mussman Lane, Center, CO 81125

    12.1 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA rural

    24 units · 2–3 BR

    • 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Buena Ventura Court

    51 Buena Ventura Ct, Center, CO 81125

    12.1 mi away

    Section 8

    10 units · 2–3 BR

    (719) 754-2537DetailsDirections

  • Sangre De Cristo

    273 Wills Street, Center, CO 81125

    12.3 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA rural

    16 units · 2–3 BR

    • 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    • Several buildings — call for addresses
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Cielo Vista

    166 S Wills St, Center, CO 81125

    12.4 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA ruralSeniors

    24 units · 1 BR

    • 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    • Several buildings — call for addresses
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Center

    124 Worth St, Center, CO 81125

    12.5 mi away

    Public housing

    30 units · 1–3 BR

    • Apply through Center Housing Authority
    • Residents waited about 3 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
    • Several buildings — call for addresses
    (719) 754-2537DetailsDirections

  • Alamosa Senior Housing

    217 Market St, Alamosa, CO 81101

    13.2 mi away

    Tax creditSeniors

    26 units

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Mount Blanca View

    201 Market St, Alamosa, CO 81101

    13.2 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA ruralSeniors

    50 units · 1 BR

    • 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    • Several buildings — call for addresses
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

  • Alamosa

    2000 Vigil Way Apt A, Alamosa, CO 81101

    13.2 mi away

    Public housing

    199 units · 1–3 BR

    • Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Alamosa
    • Residents waited about 15 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
    (719) 589-6694DetailsDirections

  • Tierra Nueva Family Alamosa

    600 South Craft Drive, Alamosa, CO 81101

    13.3 mi away

    USDA rural

    37 units · 3–4+ BR

    • For farmworker households
    No phone listedDetailsDirections

Rents and income limits in 81135

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,220/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$48,800/yr

Income limits (2026)

Rio Grande County, CO area · median family income $87,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$20,450$34,100$54,550
2$23,400$39,000$62,350
3$27,320$43,850$70,150
4$33,000$48,700$77,900
5$38,680$52,600$84,150
6$44,360$56,500$90,400
7$50,040$60,400$96,600
8$55,720$64,300$102,850

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.

Size81135Wider area
Studio$910$906
1 bedroom$940$939
2 bedrooms$1,220$1,220
3 bedrooms$1,450$1,454
4 bedrooms$1,890$1,895

Wider area = Rio Grande County, CO. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (81125) to $1,260 (81144).

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures). 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 81135's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 81135

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there Section 8 housing in Homelake, CO 81135?

Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Homelake, CO 81135, 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 Homelake, CO 81135 have openings?

These lists for Homelake, CO 81135 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 Homelake, CO 81135?

Use the phone number on each building card in Homelake, CO 81135. 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 Homelake, CO 81135?

In Homelake, CO 81135, 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 81135?

No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 81135 right now. 24 nearby buildings are shown on this page. Call to confirm openings.

Is there affordable housing near 81135?

Yes — this page also lists 24 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Homelake, CO 81135 (within about 18 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.

People Also Ask

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Homelake, CO 81135?

Most income-restricted buildings in Homelake, CO 81135 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 $34,100, and $48,700 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($54,550 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 Homelake, CO 81135?

For many programs in Homelake, CO 81135, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $34,100 a year for 1 person and $48,700 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $54,550 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 Homelake, CO 81135?

There is no single waiting list for Homelake, CO 81135. 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 Homelake, CO 81135?

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 Homelake, CO 81135?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Homelake, CO 81135, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Homelake, CO 81135 is $1,220 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 Homelake, CO 81135?

A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Homelake, CO 81135. 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 Homelake, CO 81135?

This page may still list buildings in Homelake, CO 81135 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 Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 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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