Do I qualify?
CARE affordable housing eligibility is based on income and household size and varies by rental. To qualify for CARE Communities rentals, at least one member of your household must be 18 years of age or older, and you must:
- Meet income requirements. See below for details.
- Pass a credit and background check.
- Not owe a balance to previous or current landlord(s).
- Re-certify housing eligibility annually.
Affordable Larimer County communities
To qualify for CARE rentals in Larimer County, you must make at least 2 times the rent amount monthly for the available unit. Affordable living options include maximum incomes to qualify, which are based on Larimer County’s Area Median Income (AMI) as set annually by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Household income requirement
All Fort Collins communities
| 2024 CHFA Maximum Income Limits for Larimer County | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMI | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person |
| 60% | $49,920 | $57,060 | $64,200 | $71,280 | $77,040 | $82,740 |
| 50% | $41,600 | $47,550 | $53,500 | $59,400 | $64,200 | $68,950 |
| 45% | $37,440 | $42,795 | $48,150 | $53,460 | $57,780 | $62,055 |
| 40% | $33,280 | $38,040 | $42,800 | $47,520 | $51,360 | $55,160 |
| 30% | $24,960 | $28,530 | $32,100 | $35,640 | $38,520 | $41,370 |
CARE communities are always accepting waitlist applications for fully accessible
(UFAS) units or for applicants requiring accommodations for hearing or vision
impairment. Questions? Contact our leasing office at 970.282.7522 / (TTY)
800.659.2656. Propio telelanguage telephonic services are available.
Affordable Weld County community
Affordable living options include maximum incomes to qualify, which are
based on Weld County’s Area Median Income (AMI) as set annually by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Household income requirement
Cottonwood in Windsor
| 2024 CHFA Maximum Income Limits for Weld County | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMI | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person |
| 50% | 36,700 | 41,950 | 47,200 | 52,400 |
Cottonwood is always accepting waitlist applications. Contact our leasing office at 970.282.7522 / (TTY) 800.659.2656 for more information. Propio Telelanguage telephonic services are available.
Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs) help pay the rent in the form of vouchers that are paid directly to landlords. HCVs are accepted by CARE Communities, provided voucher holders meet income requirements. For more specific information, please reach out to our property managers.
Housing Choice Vouchers are accepted. Income requirements and total unit pricing may vary for HCV participants.
To apply for a Housing Choice Voucher, contact Housing Catalyst, the Loveland Housing Authority, or another HCV provider. For more information about using vouchers to pay rent at a CARE community, contact our property managers.
- Meet income guidelines above.
- Complete an application for each individual over 18 years of age in your household.
- Have a valid government-issued ID for all household members over 18.
- Have a valid Social Security card for all household members if applicable.
- Submit a money order for a total of $35 per individual over 18, for credit/background checks (multiple fees can be combined on one money order).
- For more information on the application fee, please click here
- Submit a separate money order for $100 for the reservation deposit. If you do not qualify, the deposit will be refunded (if you choose to cancel or withdraw your application, your deposit may not be eligible for a refund). If accepted, it will be applied towards the security deposit.
Be sure to complete your application and provide all required items before you submit it. Incomplete applications or applications missing information cannot be processed.