Rio Cuchara Homes Public Housing Walsenburg, CO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rio Cuchara Homes is a Public Housing community in Walsenburg, CO with 115 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $450/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 16 months.
115
total units
96%
occupancy
$450
avg resident rent
16 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 220 Russell Ave Apt 14, Walsenburg, CO 81089 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,673/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,337/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 70% |
How to apply at Rio Cuchara Homes
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 220 Russell Ave Apt 14, Walsenburg; 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 (~$450/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Walsenburg
- Spanish Peaks Apts LIHTC
- Vista Alegre, Inc. §811
← All subsidized housing in Walsenburg
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rio Cuchara Homes 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 Rio Cuchara Homes?
Residents report average rents near $450/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 Rio Cuchara Homes?
Contact the management office at 220 Russell Ave Apt 14 in Walsenburg. 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.