About Aurora Housing Authority

Aurora Housing Authority (PHA Code: CO052) provides housing assistance in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado. This authority manages approximately 1,851 assisted housing units, comprising 1,847 Housing Choice Vouchers and 4 Public Housing units.

Currently, the Aurora Housing Authority is accepting applications for its Senior Housing programs, primarily focused on Fletcher Gardens. These include Fletcher Gardens (Senior Housing), Multifamily Senior Housing (Fletcher Gardens), and general Senior Housing options. Several other programs, such as Public Housing, Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV), and Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Vouchers, are presently closed to new applications.

Applicants should be aware of the income limits for eligibility. For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit for the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA area is $70,050 per year.

Fletcher Gardens (Senior Housing) Waitlist

Status

open

Open Date

May 23, 2025

How to Apply

Online or In-person

Accepting applications — no deadline
Open until further notice
Open Now
Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

Open until 200 applications are received. As of 1/25/2026, 90 applications were received. Community for seniors 62 years or older, with rent subsidized based on income.

Multifamily Senior Housing (Fletcher Gardens) Waitlist

Status

open

Open Date

May 23, 2025

How to Apply

Online

Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

This pre-application lottery opportunity for seniors (62 years or older) is rent subsidized based on income and will remain open until 200 applications are reached; 100 applications have been received as of March 25, 2026.

Senior Housing Waitlist

Status

open

Open Date

May 23, 2025

Additional Notes

Pre-application lottery opportunity for Fletcher Gardens, a senior (62 years old or older only) community. As of 3/25/2026, there have been 100 applications. Will remain open until 200 applications are reached.

View original notice — aurorahousing.org

Senior Housing (Fletcher Gardens) Waitlist

Status

open

Open Date

May 23, 2025

How to Apply

Online

Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

This is a pre-application lottery opportunity for a senior (62 years or older only) community, with rent subsidized based on income. The waitlist closes when 200 applications are received; as of March 25, 2026, 100 applications have been received.

Senior Housing - Fletcher Gardens Waitlist

Status

open

Open Date

May 23, 2025

How to Apply

Online

Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

This is a pre-application lottery opportunity for a senior community (62 years old or older only) with rent subsidized based on income. The waitlist remains open until 200 applications are reached.

Other Programs

20 programs

These programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.

EHV
Closed

All EHVs in the metro area have been allocated.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV)
Closed

Applicants must be referred from a partner agency. All EHVs in the metro area have been allocated at this time.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV)
Closed

All EHVs in the metro area have been allocated; applicants must qualify through Coordinated Entry and are referred via local Continuum of Care or Victim Service Provider.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Family Unification Program (FUP)
Closed

Applicants must be referred by Arapahoe County Human Services.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Closed

All EHVs in the metro area have been allocated. Announcements for waitlist openings are found at https://www.aurorahousing.org/resources.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Mainstream Voucher
Closed

Applicants must be non-elderly (18-61), disabled, and homeless. Households receiving supportive services with Aurora Mental Health, Atlantis Community, or Developmental Pathways will receive preference.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Moderate Rehabilitation
Closed

Moderate Rehabilitation waiting lists are closed to new applicants.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Official Portal
NED
Closed

Eligibility is for non-elderly individuals (18-61) who are disabled.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Official Portal
Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Voucher
Closed

Last opened April 15, 2024 to May 30, 2024. Open only for individuals and families with a non-elderly (18-61) and verifiable disability.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Non-Elderly Disabled Voucher
Closed

The Non-Elderly Disabled Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list last accepted applications from April 15, 2024, until May 30, 2024, for non-elderly (ages 18-61) individuals with a verifiable disability, and is currently closed with no notice of reopening.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Official Portal
Non-Elderly Disabled Voucher (NED)
Closed

The waiting list is currently closed. This program is for non-elderly (18-61) and disabled individuals. Selection is a lottery-based process.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Official Portal
Non-elderly Disabled (NED) Voucher
Closed

These vouchers enable non-elderly disabled families to lease affordable private housing; applicant selection is a lottery-based process.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Non-elderly Disabled (NED) Vouchers
Closed

The NED voucher waiting list is closed to new applicants; applicant selection is a lottery-based process.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Official Portal
Non-elderly Disabled Voucher (NED)
Closed

Applicants must be non-elderly (18-61) and disabled.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Other
Closed

Applicants must be referred from a partner agency. All EHVs in the metro area have been allocated.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
Closed

This program offers preference for 62+ veterans. Eligibility for project-based housing units is based on total annual gross income and family size, limited to US citizens and specific categories of non-citizens; income may not exceed 50% of median income.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Public Housing
Closed

Waitlist to open April 20, 2026 for 2 Bedroom Townhomes at Willow Park. Applications accepted on-site from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. List will close at 200 applications.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
Closed

Applicants must be referred by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
other
Closed

Applicants must be referred from a partner agency; all EHVs in the metro area have been allocated.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD)
Pending

The Rental Assistance Demonstration program converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance, allowing housing authorities to leverage private funding for property rehabilitation while preserving long-term affordability for residents.

No active waitlist information currently available. This program is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when openings are detected.

Status History

Public Housing Closed Mar 26, 2026
Public Housing Opened Mar 19, 2026
Public Housing Closed Mar 17, 2026
PBV Closed Mar 17, 2026
PBV Opened Mar 13, 2026
Public Housing Opened Mar 11, 2026
PBV Closed Mar 6, 2026
Mainstream Closed Mar 4, 2026
PBV Opened Mar 4, 2026

Deadline: Mar 6, 2026

HCV Closed Mar 3, 2026
PBV Closed Mar 3, 2026
HCV Opened Feb 25, 2026
HCV Closed Feb 24, 2026
HCV Opened Feb 24, 2026
HCV unknown Feb 20, 2026
HCV Opened Feb 19, 2026
Mainstream Opened Feb 18, 2026

Deadline: Mar 6, 2026

HCV unknown Feb 18, 2026
PBV Opened Feb 18, 2026

Deadline: Mar 6, 2026

Official Application

Apply directly through the official Aurora Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.

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Contact Information

Address 2280 S Xanadu Way
City Aurora, CO 80014
PHA Code CO052
Section 8 Units 1,847
Public Housing Units 4

Important Notices

  • Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.

  • Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.

How to Apply at Aurora Housing Authority

1

Check Current Status

Aurora Housing Authority currently has 5 open waiting lists (Fletcher Gardens (Senior Housing), Multifamily Senior Housing (Fletcher Gardens), Senior Housing, Senior Housing (Fletcher Gardens), Senior Housing - Fletcher Gardens). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.

2

Gather Required Documents

For Section 8 voucher programs at Aurora Housing Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $70,050/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.

3

Submit Your Application

Apply directly through the official Aurora Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. If applying online, take a screenshot of your confirmation page for your records.

4

After You Apply

Once accepted onto the waiting list at Aurora Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Aurora Housing Authority manages approximately 1,851 assisted housing units (1,847 Section 8, 4 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Aurora. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.

Programs at Aurora Housing Authority

Fletcher Gardens (Senior Housing) open

The Fletcher Gardens (Senior Housing) program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Multifamily Senior Housing (Fletcher Gardens) open

The Multifamily Senior Housing (Fletcher Gardens) program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Senior Housing open

The Senior Housing program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Senior Housing (Fletcher Gardens) open

The Senior Housing (Fletcher Gardens) program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Senior Housing - Fletcher Gardens open

The Senior Housing - Fletcher Gardens program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

EHV closed

The EHV program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) closed

The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) closed

The Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

FUP closed

The FUP program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed

The Housing Choice Voucher program at Aurora Housing Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Aurora. This program serves approximately 1,847 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.

Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed

Mainstream Vouchers at Aurora Housing Authority are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.

Moderate Rehabilitation closed

The Moderate Rehabilitation program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

NED closed

The NED program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Voucher closed

The Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Voucher program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Non-Elderly Disabled Voucher closed

The Non-Elderly Disabled Voucher program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Non-Elderly Disabled Voucher (NED) closed

The Non-Elderly Disabled Voucher (NED) program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Non-elderly Disabled (NED) Voucher closed

The Non-elderly Disabled (NED) Voucher program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Non-elderly Disabled (NED) Vouchers closed

The Non-elderly Disabled (NED) Vouchers program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Non-elderly Disabled Voucher (NED) closed

The Non-elderly Disabled Voucher (NED) program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other closed

The Other program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

PBV Project-Based Voucher closed

Project-Based Vouchers at Aurora Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Aurora. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.

Public Housing Public Housing closed

Public Housing units at Aurora Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Aurora Housing Authority manages approximately 4 Public Housing units in Aurora. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.

VASH Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing closed

The HUD-VASH program at Aurora Housing Authority combines Housing Choice Vouchers with VA supportive services for homeless veterans in Aurora. Referrals are made through the local VA Medical Center — contact the VA to begin the application process.

other closed

The other program at Aurora Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Aurora. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed

The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Aurora Housing Authority converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Aurora maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is applying at Aurora Housing Authority free?
Yes. Applying for any federally-funded housing assistance program is always free. Aurora Housing Authority administers 25 programs (Fletcher Gardens (Senior Housing), Multifamily Senior Housing (Fletcher Gardens), Senior Housing, Senior Housing (Fletcher Gardens), Senior Housing - Fletcher Gardens, EHV, Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV), Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV), FUP, HCV, Mainstream, Moderate Rehabilitation, NED, Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Voucher, Non-Elderly Disabled Voucher, Non-Elderly Disabled Voucher (NED), Non-elderly Disabled (NED) Voucher, Non-elderly Disabled (NED) Vouchers, Non-elderly Disabled Voucher (NED), Other, PBV, Public Housing, VASH, other, RAD) — none of which charge an application fee. If any website or person asks you to pay money to apply, it is a scam. Always apply directly through the housing authority's official portal or in person at their office at 2280 S Xanadu Way, Aurora, CO.
How long is the wait at Aurora Housing Authority?
Wait times at Aurora Housing Authority depend on demand in Aurora, funding levels, and your priority status. With approximately 1,851 assisted housing units, turnover determines how quickly the list moves. The most recent status change we tracked was on March 26, 2026 when the Public Housing list changed from "open" to "closed." Families with children, elderly applicants, and disabled individuals may receive priority placement. Contact Aurora Housing Authority directly for current estimated wait times.
Can I apply to other housing authorities while on this waitlist?
Yes. There is no limit to the number of housing authority waiting lists you can join simultaneously. There are 8 other housing authorities within 100 miles of Aurora Housing Authority, including Englewood Housing Authority (8 mi), Sheridan Housing Authority (8 mi), Colorado Division of Housing (9 mi). Applying to multiple PHAs in Colorado and neighboring states is strongly recommended to increase your chances. Browse all housing authorities in Colorado.
How do I contact Aurora Housing Authority?
You can reach Aurora Housing Authority by phone at (720) 251-2100. Their office is located at 2280 S Xanadu Way, Aurora, CO 80014. You can also email them at info@aurorahousing.org. Office hours may vary — call ahead to confirm.
What are the income limits for Aurora Housing Authority?
Income limits for Aurora Housing Authority are set by HUD based on the Area Median Income for Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA (currently $140,100). For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit (50% AMI) is $70,050. Most Section 8 and Public Housing programs require your household income to be at or below this level. See the full income limits table below.

Aurora Housing Authority Income Limits

Income limits for programs at the Aurora Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $70,050. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.

Household Size Extremely Low
30% AMI
Very Low
50% AMI
Low Income
80% AMI
1 Person $29,450 $49,050 $72,950
2 Persons $33,650 $56,050 $83,400
3 Persons $37,850 $63,050 $93,800
4 Persons $42,050 $70,050 $104,200
5 Persons $45,450 $75,700 $112,550
6 Persons $48,800 $81,300 $120,900
7 Persons $52,150 $86,900 $129,250
8 Persons $55,550 $92,500 $137,550
Source: HUD FY 2025 Income Limits Area Median Income: $140,100 Effective April 1, 2025
What do these income limits mean?

Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.

Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.

Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.