Housing Authority of Antonito, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
Housing Authority of Antonito administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, CO, with 0 authorized HCV units (HUD High Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · HA vs nearby CO agencies
- HA City and County of Denver
Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver
8,090 units
- Colorado Division of Housing
Colorado Division of Housing
7,961 units
- HA Colorado Springs 2,319
Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs
2,319 units
- Jefferson County HA 1,880
Jefferson County Housing Authority
1,880 units
- Aurora HA 1,847
Aurora Housing Authority
1,847 units
The verdict
HUD lists 0 active Section 8 / HCV units for Housing Authority of Antonito in CO right now; its 29 total authorized units sit under other HUD programs instead (public housing, Mod Rehab, or project-based).
Housing Authority of Antonito, based in CO, administers the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program with 0 authorized Section 8 units (High Performer size bracket). Waitlist status changes without much notice, so confirm directly with the agency before applying.
- HUD size bracket: High Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
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High Performer bracket
Total authorized units
29
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
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Among CO PHAs
2-BR standard range · CO
$933–$2,291 /mo
Median $1,145/mo · 2-BR
What HUD's PIH Record for Housing Authority of Antonito Tells You
Housing Authority of Antonito 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. HUD currently records 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units for this agency, though it still carries 29 total authorized units under other HUD programs. HUD's PHAS system places it in the "High Performer" size bracket, which shapes reporting cadence and oversight intensity.
HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Low-Rent" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. The federal rulebook lets every PHA set its own waitlist rules, admissions plan, and local preferences, so this authorized-unit total is best read as a program cap, not a live vacancy count.
Across CO's 55 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $933-$2,291/month (median $1,145); Housing Authority of Antonito 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. its main line is 7193765487. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 7193765487
- Fax
- 7193765405
- pchavez@antonitohousingauthority.com
- Executive Director
- pchavez@antonitohousingauthority.com · 7193765487
How to apply at Housing Authority of Antonito
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 "Housing Authority of Antonito 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). Housing Authority of Antonito 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
If this PHA's waitlist is closed, applying to additional PHAs in the same region is a recommended strategy. Other PHAs nearby:
- Housing Authority of the City and County of Denver · 8,090 units
- Colorado Division of Housing · 7,961 units
- Housing Authority of the City of Colorado Springs · 2,319 units
- Jefferson County Housing Authority · 1,880 units
- Aurora Housing Authority · 1,847 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 Housing Authority of Antonito. 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.