How many low income apartments are in La Junta, CO?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in La Junta with approximately 252 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in La Junta?

Tenant-paid rents in La Junta's assisted buildings typically range from about $236 to $501 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in La Junta?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in La Junta, CO

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in La Junta with roughly 252 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $236 to $501 per month. Median reported wait: about 5 months.

assisted properties

252

subsidized units

$369

typical rent

5 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in La Junta

Complete directory of subsidized housing in La Junta

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
La Junta Public Housing	86	$501	5 mo
Morningside Heights LIHTCPB Section 8	50	$236	—
Santa Fe Village PB Section 8	30	$292	—
Townhouse Park PB Section 8	27	$402	—
Golden Maple Villa PB Section 8	20	$339	—
Otero Villas Apts LIHTC	16	—	—
Mountain View Apartments §811	14	$304	—
Prairieview Housing §811	5	—	—
Arkva Group Home §811	4	—	—

Section 8 apartments in La Junta (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
Morningside Heights LIHTCPB Section 8	50	$236	—
Santa Fe Village PB Section 8	30	$292	—
Townhouse Park PB Section 8	27	$402	—
Golden Maple Villa PB Section 8	20	$339	—

Public housing developments in La Junta

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
La Junta Public Housing	86	$501	5 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in La Junta

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
Otero Villas Apts LIHTC	16	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in La Junta

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.