Highland West Community LIHTCPB Section 8 Wheat Ridge, CO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Highland West Community is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Wheat Ridge, CO with 117 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $431/month on average.
117
total units
94%
occupancy
$431
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 6340 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,414/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,104/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Highland West Community
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 6340 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge; 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 (~$431/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Glen Housing PB Section 8 | Edgewater | 2.4 km |
| Jefferson Terrace PB Section 8 | Edgewater | 2.4 km |
| Francis Heights PB Section 8 | Denver | 2.8 km |
| Clare Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Denver | 2.8 km |
| Avi at Olde Town LIHTCPB Section 8 | Arvada | 2.8 km |
| El Prado Apts LIHTC | Arvada | 2.8 km |
| Park Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Arvada | 2.8 km |
| Park Terrace Apts Ahpc LIHTC | Arvada | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wheat Ridge
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Highland West Community have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Highland West Community?
Residents report average rents near $431/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 Highland West Community?
Contact the management office at 6340 W 38th Ave in Wheat Ridge. 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.