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Public housing agency · Cheyenne Wells, CO

Housing Authority for the Town of Cheyenne Wells

To apply for public housing in Cheyenne Wells, CO, contact Housing Authority for the Town of Cheyenne Wells at (719) 767-5964. The agency runs public housing from its office at 1245 N 1st St W Lot 36.

Contact Housing Authority for the Town of Cheyenne Wells

  • Phone(719) 767-5964
  • Fax(719) 767-5396
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1245 N 1st St W Lot 36
    Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
  • CountyCheyenne County
  • ProgramsPublic housing only
  • HUD codeCO026

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 Housing Authority for the Town of Cheyenne Wells

25public housing units24 occupied (96%)
0–49HUD size category (units)

Housing Authority for the Town of Cheyenne Wells owns and manages public housing: apartments where rent is set at about 30% of your adjusted income. It does not administer Section 8 vouchers, so for a voucher in Cheyenne Wells you need a nearby agency that does.

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS).

Income limits for Housing Authority for the Town of Cheyenne Wells

HUD sets the income limits for Cheyenne County, CO based on Cheyenne County, CO figures. Public housing 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 Cheyenne County, CO.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$20,450$34,100$54,550
2 people$23,400$39,000$62,350
3 people$27,320$43,850$70,150
4 people$33,000$48,700$77,900
5 people$38,680$52,600$84,150
6 people$44,360$56,500$90,400

HUD FY2026 income limits for Cheyenne County, CO. Area median family income: $84,500. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Cheyenne Wells

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

Studio$867
1 bedroom$898
2 bedrooms$1,167
3 bedrooms$1,545
4 bedrooms$1,812

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

How to apply at Housing Authority for the Town of Cheyenne Wells

  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 (719) 767-5964 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 public housing.
  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 Housing Authority for the Town of Cheyenne Wells can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Cheyenne Wells

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 Housing Authority for the Town of Cheyenne Wells?

(719) 767-5964. Fax: (719) 767-5396. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Housing Authority for the Town of Cheyenne Wells located?

1245 N 1st St W Lot 36, Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810, in Cheyenne County.

Does Housing Authority for the Town of Cheyenne Wells offer Section 8?

No. HUD lists it as a public housing agency without Housing Choice Vouchers. For Section 8 in the area, check the nearby agencies listed on this page.

What are the income limits for Housing Authority for the Town of Cheyenne Wells?

In Cheyenne County, CO, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $34,100 for one person and $48,700 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $77,900 for a family of four.

Is the Housing Authority for the Town of Cheyenne Wells waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (719) 767-5964 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 Housing Authority for the Town of Cheyenne Wells or HUD.