Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma

This housing agency serves Montezuma County, Colorado.

Waiting List
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Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma Public Housing Waiting List

As of July 2017, the Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma (HACM) is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals.

To apply:

  • Download and print the application online.
  • Visit the HACM to pick up an application, located at 37 N. Madison, Cortez, CO 81321.
  • Request an application be mailed by calling (970) 565-3831.

Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above. Be sure to include social security cards, birth certificates, and photo IDs of each adult household member.

This waiting list has the following preferences: veteran, disabled, or a victim of domestic violence.

For more information, visit the HACM website, or call the office at (970) 565-3831.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma provides affordable housing for up to 293 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

37 North Madison Street, Cortez, CO

(970) 565-3831

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma?

Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma serves 264 low-income households. The agency manages 262 Housing Choice Vouchers and 29 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 73 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma households.

How many Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma residents are employed?

Working adults head 76 households and make up 29 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma?

There are 184 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma housing. Households headed by females are 70% of those served by the Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma renters?

Black 3
Native American 26
White 214
Hispanic 21

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma?

There are 95 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma. Senior households are 36% of households in Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma housing?

There are 63 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 24% of households served by the Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma?

The Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the County of Montezuma

Montezuma Co

108 N Adams St, Cortez, Colorado 81328