affordable housing:
in lamar and prowers county

Lamar Housing Authority offers a range of housing opportunities for Prowers County Residents - for low income, senior, or disabled individuals. Eligibility depends upon meeting income levels, qualifying through application, and screening for suitability. Also, LHA screens all applicants for criminal history.

Lamar Housing Authority offers the following residences:

Emerald Homes in Granada, Holly, Lamar, Sheridan Lake, and Springfield - Rural Development - First Priority goes to Farm Labor Income. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.s

Section 8 Housing around Prowers County

Strainhurst South offers beautiful spacious 1 bedroom apartments in Lamar, Colorado. Strainhurst Apartments are local affordable housing for qualified seniors and persons with a disability and is an independent living facility. These apartments are smoke free properties.

Strainhurst Courts offers beautiful spacious 1 bedroom apartments in Lamar, Colorado. Strainhurst Apartments are local affordable housing for qualified seniors and persons with a disability and is an independent living facility. These apartments are smoke free properties.

How to Apply There are applications available at our office located at 804 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052 or you can call 719-336-9575 and have an application mailed or emailed to your address. Please include your Social Security number, copy of Birth Certificate and photo ID. After completing the form you may mail it to the Lamar Housing Authority or deliver in person during the hours of 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. at 804 South Main Street in Lamar, Colorado 81052. If you are applying for Emerald Homes you will need to include $6.85 for everyone in the household that is over 18 for a criminal background check.   HUD Renter's Kit: useful information for renters with detailed information about your rights and responsibilities as renters. Quick facts about Prowers County offers census information about our people and land.