Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Montrose, CO
There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Montrose with roughly 551 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $293 to $442 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Montrose
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Montrose
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $366 | — |
| Cottonwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $293 | — |
| Residences at Dry Cedar Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Anciano Towers PB Section 8 | 50 | $410 | — |
| Woodgate Trails LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Sunshine Peak Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Sunshine Peak Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
| Centennial Tower §202 Senior | 40 | $442 | — |
| Cimarron Village §202 Senior | 30 | $413 | — |
| Pavillion Gardens LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Meadowlark Court §202 Senior | 27 | $384 | — |
| Montrose Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Pinon Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Montrose (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | $366 | — |
| Cottonwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $293 | — |
| Residences at Dry Cedar Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Anciano Towers PB Section 8 | 50 | $410 | — |
| Woodgate Trails LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Sunshine Peak Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Sunshine Peak Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 43 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Montrose
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavillion Gardens LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Montrose Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Pinon Apts LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Montrose
- 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.