HomesFund
HomesFund has been helping families achieve home ownership in Southwest Colorado since 2008 in three steps:
Take a course: Their free homebuyer education classes are a great way to start on the road to homeownership.
Visit with a Homeownership Advisor: HomesFund provides a free home ownership assessment to help you determine if homeownership is right for you, what steps to take next, and answer any questions you may have.
Receive Mortgage Assistance: Buying a home in southwest Colorado is expensive! Once you are prepared to purchase your home, they can assist you with down payment assistance and several mortgage products offered.
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA)
CHFA strengthens Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development. They offer financial resources to strengthen homeownership, affordable rental housing, and businesses.
Homeownership-Through their statewide network of approved lenders, they offer home purchase loans and grants; and second mortgage loans for down payment and/or closing cost assistance. They also sponsor free homebuyer education across the state in English and Spanish to help prepare you for homeownership.
Find Affordable Rental Housing- Take advantage of Colorado Housing Search, a fast, easy-to-use, free website for renters, buyers, and affordable housing property managers.
First Southwest Bank Rental Assistance Program
Need help with first, last and security for a new rental lease? First Southwest Bank is here to help with a Micro-Loan! The La Plata County Workforce Rental Assistance Program offers low-cost, fixed-rate micro-loans of up to $5,000 to cover first month’s rent, last month’s rent and/or a security deposit for eligible La Plata County renters.
Loan Terms:
- $5,000 Maximum Loan Amount
- Unsecured (no collateral required)
- 2% Annual Percentage Rate*
- Payable over 3 years with monthly principal and interest payments
- *$5,000 loan amount @ 2% Annual Percentage Rate: 36 monthly payments of $143.22
- No associated fees or pre-payment penalty
Learn More Information about the La Plata County Workforce Rental Assistance Program
Low Income Housing Apartments
Find low-income apartments near 81301 along with non-profit organizations that help with low-income housing needs.
Listings include:
- HUD apartments
- Section 8 apartments
- Public Housing apartments
- Non-profit senior and family low-income apartments
- Low-income tax credit apartments (LIHTC)
For the most part, HUD listings are income-based apartment rentals. You cannot earn more than the income limit on these properties. All information is listed on the details pages along with information on whether they are family apartments, disabled, or senior apartments.
Additional Resources
Durango Affordable Housing Resources
Durango Housing Corporation
650 Valentine Drive, Durango 81301 | (970) 247-2788
No application fees. 96 units – studios, 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments. Close to schools & bus lines. Laundry facilities.
Animas Village Apartments
(970) 259-2071 | 34237 HWY 550 North, Durango, CO 81301
Must have income to qualify with no minimum. $30 screening fee. Credit check & rental reference required. 15 units consisting of 1 & 2-bedroom apartments.
*Subsidized Rentals – Tenants pay 30% of their income toward rent and utilities
Lumien Apartments
(970) 247-7912 | 3190 East Animas Road, Durango, CO 81301
Must have income to qualify 40%-60% of area medium income. 51 apartments. Appliances in units, free wifi, outdoor space, 1 & 2 bedrooms, close to schools & bus lines. Section 8 accepted.
Miramonte
970-923-8840 | 584 Wilson Gulch Road, Durango, CO 81301
53 1 & 2 bedrooms units for Seniors 55+.
(970) 247-9066 | 3701 West 2nd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301
Must have income to qualify between 40%-60% of area median income. Application fee $35. The property has 50 Townhomes, some garages available, W/D hookups, and patios. Section 8 accepted.
Mountain Oak Apartments
(970) 247-1544 | 1759 Florida Road, Durango, CO 81301
Must have income to qualify up to 60% of area median income. 24 one and two-bedroom apartments. Section 8 accepted.
Mountain Vista Apartments
(970) 247-9341 | 1580 Florida Road, Durango, CO 81301
Must have income to qualify up to 60% of area median income. 34 one-bedroom at $516 & two-bedroom apartments at $571 per month. Section 8 accepted.
(970) 385-8618 | 20 Primrose Circle, Durango, CO 81301
Must have income to qualify between 30%-60% of area median income. 64 units. W/D hookups. Section 8 accepted.
Southwest Horizon Ranch
(970) 385-7932 | 44 Twin Pines Lane, Durango, CO 81303
Must have income to qualify between 40% and 60% of area median income. Credit & Criminal background checks. 61 single family homes w/yards, storage sheds, dish washers, some with W/D hookups. Onsite laundry, playground & basketball court. Pet-friendly, community events. Section 8 accepted.
(970) 259-1118 | 800 Goeglein Gulch, Durango, CO 81301
Must have income to qualify between 30%-60% of area median income. Deposits vary per unit, $250 non-refundable deposit for pets. Credit & Criminal background checks. 46 apartments with covered parking. Pet-friendly, computer lab, W/D hookups, Handicap units available. Section 8 accepted.
Westwood Apartments
(970) 259-5399 | 60 Westwood Place, Durango, CO 81301
12 low-income two bedroom/1 bath apartments. Must meet income eligibility requirements. Rent is $579 per month set price plus security deposit same as rent. Good Credit & rental history. No application fees. 1 mile from town, low-cost utilities. BBQ area, laundry facilities & playground.
Apartments for Seniors and Individuals With Disabilities
Heritage Village Apartments
(970) 247-7735 | 1920 Florida Road, Durango, CO 81301
- Must meet eligibility income requirements. 24 one-bedroom apartments for elderly and disabled applicants. Call to apply.
Pine River Valley Manor
(970) 884-7773 | 251 S. Clover Lane, Bayfield, CO 81147
- Must meet eligibility income requirements. 16 units for individuals 62 years & older. Call for more information.
Spring Tree Village
(970) 375-2445 | 950 East 32nd Street, Durango, CO 81301
- Must meet eligibility income requirements. For individuals 62 years & older 27 units 1 & 2 bedrooms. Call for more information.
Cedar View Apartments Phase 1
(970) 247-9620 | 3160 East Animas Village Drive, Durango, CO 81301
- Must meet eligibility income requirements. For individuals 62 years & older. 29 one-bedroom, 1-bath apartments. Utilities included, manager on site, security system, no smoking, small pets ok.
Cedar View Apartments Phase 2
(970) 259-7600 | 3150 East Animas Village Drive, Durango, CO 81301
- Must meet eligibility income requirements. For individuals 62 years & older. 24 one-bedroom, 1-bath apartments. Utilities included, manager on site, security system, no smoking, small pets allowed.
Tamarin Square
(970) 247-8622 | 1401 East 3rd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301
- Must meet eligibility income requirements. For individuals 62 years and older and/or disabled. 68 units, 8 of which are wheelchair accessible. Provides entertainment activities to promote, encourage, and maintain better health. Always accepting applications. Section 8 accepted.
Resources Outside of La Plata County
San Juan County Housing
Anvil Village Apartments
Archuleta County Housing
Archuleta County Housing Corporation | 970-264-2195
Lakeview Estates Apartments | 970-731-5666
Hickory Ridge Apartments | 970-264-2050
Senior Specific Rentals
Socorro Senior Living | 970-264-0460
Casa De Los Arcos | 970-264-2195
Archuleta Housing for the Elderly | 970-264-2195
Other Resources