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Public housing agency · Arvada, CO

Arvada Housing Authority

To apply for Section 8 or public housing in Arvada, CO, contact Arvada Housing Authority at (720) 898-7494. The agency runs Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers from its office at 8101 Ralston Rd.

Contact Arvada Housing Authority

  • Phone(720) 898-7494
  • Fax(720) 898-7490
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address8101 Ralston Rd
    Arvada, CO 80002
  • CountyJefferson County
  • ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
  • HUD codeCO050

Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at Arvada Housing Authority

562Section 8 vouchers466 in use (83%)
300–999HUD size category (units)

Arvada Housing Authority administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: you rent from a private landlord and the agency pays part of the rent directly to the owner. It does not own public housing units.

Income limits for Arvada Housing Authority

HUD sets the income limits for Jefferson County, CO based on the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA figures. Section 8 eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Jefferson County, CO.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$30,250$50,400$74,800
2 people$34,600$57,600$85,450
3 people$38,900$64,800$96,150
4 people$43,200$72,000$106,800
5 people$46,700$77,800$115,350
6 people$50,150$83,550$123,900

HUD FY2026 income limits for Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA. Area median family income: $144,000. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Arvada

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$1,751
1 bedroom$1,831
2 bedrooms$2,169
3 bedrooms$2,846
4 bedrooms$3,183

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask Arvada Housing Authority for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at Arvada Housing Authority

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (720) 898-7494 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for Section 8.
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only Arvada Housing Authority can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Arvada

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of Arvada Housing Authority?

(720) 898-7494. Fax: (720) 898-7490. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Arvada Housing Authority located?

8101 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO 80002, in Jefferson County.

Does Arvada Housing Authority offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 562 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 466 of them in use.

What are the income limits for Arvada Housing Authority?

In Jefferson County, CO, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $50,400 for one person and $72,000 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $106,800 for a family of four.

Is the Arvada Housing Authority waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (720) 898-7494 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with Arvada Housing Authority or HUD.