Aurora Housing Authority, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
Aurora Housing Authority administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, CO, with 1,847 authorized HCV units (HUD Standard Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · Aurora HA vs nearby CO agencies
- Jefferson County HA
Jefferson County Housing Authority
1,880 units
- This PHA
Aurora Housing Authority (this PHA)
1,847 units
- HA Pueblo
Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo
1,645 units
- Housing Catalyst
Housing Catalyst
1,627 units
- Adams County HA
Adams County Housing Authority
1,600 units
- Lakewood HA
Lakewood Housing Authority
1,439 units
The verdict
Aurora Housing Authority administers 1,847 authorized Housing Choice Vouchers - a mid-to-large Section 8 agency nationally, larger than 93% of CO agencies.
- 1,847
- authorized Section 8 vouchers
- 92nd
- percentile by size, nationally
- 93rd
- percentile in CO
Aurora Housing Authority, based in CO, administers the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program with 1,847 authorized Section 8 units (Standard Performer size bracket). Waitlist status changes without much notice, so confirm directly with the agency before applying.
- 93rd percentile by unit count in CO
- HUD size bracket: Standard Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
1,847
Standard Performer bracket
Total authorized units
4
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
93 th
Among CO PHAs
2-BR standard range · CO
$933–$2,291 /mo
Median $1,145/mo · 2-BR
The nationwide HUD median sits at 62%; agencies running a higher HCV share than that tend to lean toward tenant-based vouchers rather than project-based public housing stock.
Where Aurora Housing Authority sits among U.S. PHAs
By authorized Housing Choice Vouchers, across every PHA that runs them. Most are small; a handful of big-city authorities run the long right tail.
1,847 Top 15% higher than 85% of 2,129 voucher-running PHAs
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Source HUD PIH authorized-unit directory · FY2025
Inside HUD's Federal Record for Aurora Housing Authority
Aurora Housing Authority appears in HUD's Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Open Data set, one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities nationwide running the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program alongside every other agency in CO. This agency's HUD authorization runs to 1,847 Section 8 / HCV units, out of 4 total authorized units when every HUD program is counted. HUD's PHAS system places it in the "Standard Performer" size bracket, which shapes reporting cadence and oversight intensity.
HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Combined" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. By Section 8 unit count among CO agencies, it lands at the 93rd percentile, larger than 93% of its in-state peers. Every PHA in the directory runs its own waitlist, publishes its own admissions plan, and sets its own local preferences within the federal Section 8 rulebook, so this authorized-unit figure is a ceiling, not a promise of current availability.
its main line is 7202512100. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state. Across CO's 55 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $933-$2,291/month (median $1,145); Aurora Housing Authority sets its own figure within 90-110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 7202512100
- Fax
- 3033401972
- info@aurorahousing.org
- Executive Director
- sblackstock@aurorahousing.org · 7202512077
How to apply at Aurora Housing Authority
How to apply at this PHA
Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:
- The PHA's own website (search "Aurora Housing Authority Section 8 application")
- A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
- HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
- Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups
See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.
What to expect, typical waitlist
HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.
Payment standard reference
Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across CO's 55 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $933–$2,291/month (median $1,145). Aurora Housing Authority sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.
Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.
Nearby PHAs in CO
Waitlists open and close on their own schedules, so spreading applications across nearby PHAs improves your odds. Nearby agencies:
- Jefferson County Housing Authority · 1,880 units
- Housing Authority of the City of Pueblo · 1,645 units
- Housing Catalyst · 1,627 units
- Adams County Housing Authority · 1,600 units
- Lakewood Housing Authority · 1,439 units
Related guides
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.
⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with Aurora Housing Authority. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.