Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Fort Collins, CO
There are 43 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Fort Collins with roughly 3,504 assisted units — including 19 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 37 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $339 to $439 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Fort Collins
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Fort Collins
Section 8 apartments in Fort Collins (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview on the Rise LIHTCPB Section 8 | 180 | — | — |
| Dma Plaza Renovation LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | — | — |
| Oakridge Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | — | — |
| Oakbrook Manor Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 107 | — | — |
| Oakbrook I Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 106 | $381 | — |
| Oakbrook Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $439 | — |
| Caribou Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | — | — |
| Village on Horsetooth LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Provincetowne Green Communities LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Care Housing at Swallow Road LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Northfield Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Village on Stanford LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Oak 140 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | — | — |
| Village on Redwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Coachlight Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | 68 | $339 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Fort Collins
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Run Apts LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Buffalo Run LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Fox Meadow Apts LIHTC | 138 | — | — |
| Rose Tree Village Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Country Ranch LIHTC | 118 | — | — |
| Woodlands Apts LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Caribou Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Village on Plum LIHTC | 95 | — | — |
| Hickory Hill LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Legacy Senior Residences LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Reflections Senior Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Willow Grove Village LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Springfield Court LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Redtail Ponds Permanent Supportive Housing LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Windtrail Park Apts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Fort Collins
- 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
- Estes Park, CO
- Loveland, CO
- Denver, CO
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Aurora, CO
- Lakewood, CO
- Longmont, CO
- Pueblo, CO
- Boulder, CO
- Greeley, CO
- Westminster, CO
- Englewood, CO
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.