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Public housing agency · Las Animas, CO

Las Animas Housing Authority

To apply for Section 8 or public housing in Las Animas, CO, contact Las Animas Housing Authority at (719) 456-2748. The agency runs Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers from its office at 427 6th St.

Call (719) 456-2748 Do I qualify? How to apply

Contact Las Animas Housing Authority

  • Phone(719) 456-2748
  • Fax(719) 456-2744
  • Address427 6th St
    Las Animas, CO 81054
  • CountyBent County
  • ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
  • HUD codeCO024

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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 Las Animas Housing Authority

127Section 8 vouchers81 in use (64%)
100–299HUD size category (units)

Las Animas 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 Las Animas Housing Authority

HUD sets the income limits for Bent County, CO based on Bent County, CO 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 Bent 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 Bent County, CO. Area median family income: $67,100. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Las Animas

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in Bent 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$854
1 bedroom$879
2 bedrooms$1,150
3 bedrooms$1,592
4 bedrooms$1,786

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

How to apply at Las Animas 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 (719) 456-2748. 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 Las Animas Housing Authority can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Las Animas

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

Otero County Housing AuthorityLa Junta, CO · 18.2 mi · Section 8La Junta Housing AuthorityLa Junta, CO · 18.2 mi · Public housing and Section 8Rocky Ford Housing AuthorityRocky Ford, CO · 27.1 mi · Section 8Housing Authority of the City of LamarLamar, CO · 32.8 mi · Public housing and Section 8Housing Authority of the Town of HollyHolly, CO · 59.4 mi · Public housingHousing Authority for the Town of Cheyenne WellsCheyenne Wells, CO · 69.9 mi · Public housing

All 59 housing authorities in Colorado

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of Las Animas Housing Authority?

(719) 456-2748. Fax: (719) 456-2744. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Las Animas Housing Authority located?

427 6th St, Las Animas, CO 81054, in Bent County.

Does Las Animas Housing Authority offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 127 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 81 of them in use.

What are the income limits for Las Animas Housing Authority?

In Bent 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 Las Animas Housing Authority waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (719) 456-2748 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 Las Animas Housing Authority or HUD.