Otero County Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Otero County, Colorado.

About The Agency

Otero County Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 46 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

315 East 5th Street, La Junta, CO

(719) 384-9055

Section 8 Application Checklist

file_download Download

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 Otero County Housing Authority?

Otero County Housing Authority serves 35 low-income households. The agency manages 46 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 89 percent of households served by Otero County Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 100 percent of Otero County Housing Authority households.

How many Otero County Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 8 households and make up 23 percent of households served by Otero County Housing Authority.

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

There are 25 female-headed renter households living in Otero County Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 74% of those served by the Otero County Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Otero County Housing Authority renters?

Black 1
White 12
Hispanic 22

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Otero County Housing Authority?

There are 10 households headed by seniors served by the Otero County Housing Authority. Senior households are 31% of households in Otero County Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Otero County Housing Authority housing?

There are 10 persons with disabilities living in Otero County Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 29% of households served by the Otero County Housing Authority.

Email Signup
Don't Miss A Waiting List Opening