Golden, CO Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Golden ranges from $2,140 (ZIP 80402) to $2,460 (ZIP 80403), with a median of $2,165 across 4 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80401 | $1,770 | $1,850 | $2,190 | $2,870 | $3,210 |
| 80402 | $1,730 | $1,810 | $2,140 | $2,810 | $3,140 |
| 80403 | $1,980 | $2,080 | $2,460 | $3,230 | $3,620 |
| 80419 | $1,730 | $1,810 | $2,140 | $2,810 | $3,140 |
Income limits: Jefferson County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom