Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Durango, CO
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Durango with roughly 770 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $370 to $487 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Durango
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Durango
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | $487 | — |
| Tamarin Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | $370 | — |
| Pinon Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Southwest Horizon Ranch LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Miremonte LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Animas Village Apts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Lumien Apartments LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Merced de Las Animas LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Westwood Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Valle de Merced LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Espero Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Lumien Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Cedar View §202 Senior | 29 | $407 | — |
| Springtree Village Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Cedar View Phase 2 §202 Senior | 24 | $430 | — |
| Heritage Village Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Durango (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durango Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | $487 | — |
| Tamarin Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | $370 | — |
| Pinon Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Miremonte LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Espero Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Lumien Apartments Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Durango
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Horizon Ranch LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Animas Village Apts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Lumien Apartments LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Merced de Las Animas LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Westwood Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Valle de Merced LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Springtree Village Apts LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Heritage Village Apts LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Durango
- 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
- Denver, CO
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Aurora, CO
- Lakewood, CO
- Fort Collins, CO
- Longmont, CO
- Pueblo, CO
- Boulder, CO
- Greeley, CO
- Westminster, CO
- Englewood, CO
- Thornton, CO
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.