About Us
Application
Applications are accepted without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, familial status, sexual orientation or disability status. All applicants must pass a criminal background check and meet specific income guidelines. Reasonable accommodations can be made for tenants with disabilities.
Mission
The La Junta/Otero County Housing Authority's Mission is to Promote Adequate Housing and Suitable Living Environments Free from Discrimination.
How Do I Qualify For Affordable Housing?
To be eligible for the La Junta/Otero
County Housing Authority Housing
Program, you must:
- Complete a rental pre-application
with accurate information
- Meet income and occupancy
guidelines set for each property
- Disclose all income and provide
verifiable proof of income
- Prove US residency or legal
temporary residency
- Pass a criminal background check
- Rent is based on income
“Stop by The La Junta Otero County Housing Authority Office to Pick Up an Application or Find Out More About Our Properties, and Our Programs Like Rental Assistance!”
La Junta Housing
Our Properties
Our Properties
Our properties are located in the
following towns:
La Junta
Rocky Ford
Cheraw
Manzanola
Fowler
Section 8 Vouchers
The La Junta/Otero County Housing
Authority has an open wait list for the
Section 8 programs. These vouchers (when
funding is available) can be used in Otero
County ( but not in the Rocky Ford city
limits) .