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Section 8 rent in Washington County, CO

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Washington County, CO, covering 13 ZIP codes.

$1,102Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$1,212Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
13ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$770$823$960$905
1 Bedroom$820$865$1,080$951
2 Bedrooms$990$1,102$1,380$1,212
3 Bedrooms$1,280$1,408$1,950$1,549
4 Bedrooms$1,350$1,637$2,160$1,801

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$2,204$26,448
Triplex3 × 2BR$3,306$39,672
Fourplex4 × 2BR$4,408$52,896
Fourplex4 × 3BR$5,632$67,584

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Colorado multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 13 of 13 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
80741 $1,080 $1,380 $1,950 $2,160
80723 $950 $1,240 $1,620 $1,990
80759 $880 $1,160 $1,400 $1,540
80733 $870 $1,130 $1,480 $1,820
80812 $860 $1,130 $1,360 $1,500
80720 $850 $1,060 $1,440 $1,550
80757 $830 $1,060 $1,380 $1,660
80815 $820 $1,060 $1,280 $1,630
80834 $820 $1,060 $1,280 $1,610
80743 $820 $1,020 $1,280 $1,350
80818 $820 $1,020 $1,280 $1,630
80801 $820 $1,010 $1,280 $1,410
80740 $820 $990 $1,280 $1,430

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Washington County, CO?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Washington County, CO is $1,102 per month, ranging from $990 to $1,380 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $1,212.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Washington County, CO, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $990 to $1,380 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Colorado?
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