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Section 8 Fair Market Rent in Fort Collins-Loveland, CO (FY2026)
HUD's official FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO MSA, by bedroom count. These figures set the baseline for what the Housing Choice Voucher program pays landlords in this area.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard range (90–110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,509 | $1,358 – $1,660 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,537 | $1,383 – $1,691 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,732 | $1,559 – $1,905 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,385 | $2,147 – $2,624 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,540 | $2,286 – $2,794 |
Source: HUD User — FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. FY2026 FMRs are effective October 1, 2025. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
How this market compares
The 2-bedroom FMR here is $1,732 — 49% above the Colorado median of $1,164 across all 55 FMR areas in the state.
Counties and towns covered
The Fort Collins-Loveland, CO FMR area is a metro area covering: Larimer County. One FMR applies across the whole area — HUD does not publish separate figures per city or ZIP here (some large metros have Small Area FMRs by ZIP; check with the local housing authority).
What a landlord actually collects
FMR is the baseline, not the contract rent. The local housing authority sets a payment standard between 90% and 110% of FMR (the range in the table above), and your unit must pass a rent-reasonableness comparison against similar unassisted rentals nearby. The voucher then covers the gap between the tenant's share (roughly 30% of their income) and the approved rent.
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Comparable Colorado markets by 2BR FMR
| FMR area | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | $1,464 | $1,735 | $2,413 |
| San Miguel County | $1,254 | $1,645 | $2,288 |
| Garfield County | $1,223 | $1,605 | $2,232 |
| La Plata County | $1,211 | $1,589 | $1,942 |
| Greeley | $1,238 | $1,563 | $2,174 |
| Ouray County | $1,245 | $1,526 | $2,122 |
Informational only — not financial, legal, or lending advice. Confirm current payment standards with the housing authority serving Fort Collins-Loveland.