Colorado Springs Public Housing Colorado Springs, CO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colorado Springs is a Public Housing community in Colorado Springs, CO with 214 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $510/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 31 months.
214
total units
98%
occupancy
$510
avg resident rent
31 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1940 S El Paso Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,487/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,846/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 3% |
How to apply at Colorado Springs
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1940 S El Paso Ave, Colorado Springs; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$510/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Colorado Springs
- Colorado Springs Public Housing
- Creek at Cottonwood LIHTCPB Section 8
- Alpine Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Copper Range Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Interquest Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Fountain Springs Apts LIHTC
- Copper Creek Apartments LIHTC
- Greentree Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Westmeadow Peaks LIHTC
- Colorado Springs Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Villas in Southgate LIHTCPB Section 8 | Colorado Springs | 1.4 km |
| Payne Chapel Housing PB Section 8 | Colorado Springs | 2.2 km |
| Hillside Pointe Apts LIHTC | Colorado Springs | 2.2 km |
| Draper Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Colorado Springs | 2.4 km |
| Wyndam Place Senior Residences LIHTC | Colorado Springs | 2.4 km |
| Wyndam Place Senior Residences Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Colorado Springs | 2.4 km |
| Shooks Run Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Colordo Springs | 2.4 km |
| Tamarac Senior Apts LIHTC | Colorado Springs | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Colorado Springs
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colorado Springs have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Colorado Springs?
Residents report average rents near $510/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Colorado Springs?
Contact the management office at 1940 S El Paso Ave in Colorado Springs. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.