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Section 8 rent — El Paso County, CO (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in El Paso County, CO, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in El Paso County, CO, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,196 | $1,076 – $1,316 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,464 | $1,318 – $1,610 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,735 | $1,562 – $1,909 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,413 | $2,172 – $2,654 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,744 | $2,470 – $3,018 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 80132, 80133, 80808, 80809, 80817, 80819, 80829, 80831, 80840, 80841, 80864, 80901, 80902, 80903, 80904, 80905, 80906, 80907, 80908, 80909, 80910, 80911, 80912, 80913, 80914, 80915, 80916, 80917, 80918, 80919, 80920, 80921, 80922, 80923, 80924, 80925, 80926, 80927, 80928, 80929, 80930, 80931, 80932, 80933, 80934, 80935, 80936, 80937, 80938, 80939, 80949, 80951, 80960, 80962, 80970.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,735/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,562 – $1,909
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in El Paso County, CO?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in El Paso County is $1,735. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,562 to $1,909 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in El Paso County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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