Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Brighton, CO
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Brighton with roughly 817 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
10
assisted properties
817
subsidized units
—
typical rent
—
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Brighton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Brighton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwalk Apts LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Sterling Park LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Hughes Station LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Spring Hollow LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Windmill Ranch Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Brighton Village Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Brighton Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Libretto Apartments Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
| Pinecone/mayfield Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Libretto Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Brighton (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Ranch Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Brighton Village Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Brighton Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Libretto Apartments Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Brighton
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwalk Apts LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Sterling Park LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Hughes Station LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Spring Hollow LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Pinecone/mayfield Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Libretto Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Brighton
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Commerce City, CO
- Northglenn, CO
- Thornton, CO
- Westminster, CO
- Denver, CO
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Aurora, CO
- Lakewood, CO
- Fort Collins, CO
- Longmont, CO
- Pueblo, CO
- Boulder, CO
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.