El Paso County, CO Fair Market Rent & Section 8 (FY2026)
Official HUD Fair Market Rent for El Paso County (Colorado Springs, CO HUD Metro FMR Area), with the typical 90–110% Section 8 voucher payment-standard range.
| Unit size | Fair Market Rent | Voucher range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,196 | $1,076–$1,316 |
| 1 BR | $1,464 | $1,318–$1,610 |
| 2 BR | $1,735 | $1,562–$1,909 |
| 3 BR | $2,413 | $2,172–$2,654 |
| 4 BR | $2,744 | $2,470–$3,018 |
Source: HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents. Voucher range = 90–110% of FMR (your PHA sets the exact standard).
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Section 8 rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMR)
This area uses ZIP-level Small Area FMRs, so the voucher amount varies by neighborhood. Pick a ZIP:
- 80132
- 80133
- 80809
- 80829
- 80840
- 80841
- 80864
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- 80902
- 80903
- 80904
- 80905
- 80907
- 80908
- 80909
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- 80911
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- 80920
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- 80925
- 80927
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- 80935
- 80936
- 80937
- 80938
- 80939
- 80949
- 80951
- 80960
- 80962
- 80970
What this means
If you rent (or are renting out) a home in El Paso County with a Housing Choice Voucher, the housing authority caps assistance at its payment standard — usually 90–110% of the Fair Market Rent above. A 2-bedroom payment standard here is roughly $1,562–$1,909/month. The tenant generally pays about 30% of adjusted income toward rent and utilities, and the voucher covers the rest up to the standard. The unit must also pass a housing-quality inspection and a rent-reasonableness check.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Fair Market Rent in El Paso County, CO for 2026?
- For FY2026, HUD's Fair Market Rent in El Paso County (Colorado Springs, CO HUD Metro FMR Area) is $1,196 for a studio, $1,464 for 1 bedroom, $1,735 for 2 bedrooms, $2,413 for 3 bedrooms, and $2,744 for 4 bedrooms.
- How much will a Section 8 voucher cover in El Paso County?
- Housing authorities set the payment standard between 90% and 110% of the Fair Market Rent. For a 2-bedroom in El Paso County that range is about $1,562–$1,909 per month. Your local PHA sets the exact figure, and your share is generally about 30% of your adjusted monthly income.
- Is Fair Market Rent the same as the voucher amount?
- No. FMR is HUD's rent estimate for the area; the voucher payment standard is set by your local Public Housing Authority within 90–110% of FMR, and the rent must also pass a "rent reasonableness" review and a housing-quality inspection.