The 2027 Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan for Housing Catalyst and Larimer County Housing Authority is available for public review and comment through Monday, August 31, 2026. Housing Catalyst’s 2027 Moving To Work (MTW) Supplement and proposed updates to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan are also available for review.
Housing Catalyst invites residents, program participants, landlords, community partners, and members of the public to review and provide comments on the proposed documents.
Documents for Public Review
PHA Annual Plan and MTW Supplement
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires all Public Housing Agencies to submit an Annual Plan each year. The Annual Plan is a comprehensive guide to policies, programs, operations, and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals. As a Moving To Work (MTW) Demonstration Program agency, Housing Catalyst submits an MTW Supplement with its Annual Plan.
Housing Catalyst 2027 Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan
Housing Catalyst 2027 Proposed Moving to Work (MTW) Supplement
Proposed 2027 Changes That May Affect Voucher Participants
Housing Catalyst is considering several changes through its Moving to Work program. The table below summarizes the changes that may have the greatest impact on participants.
| Activity/Waiver | Who is Affected | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Biennial Recertifications (current) | All participant households | Households will complete a recertification every two years instead of every year. Your household is still required to report changes. Voluntary changes between recertification may be limited. |
| Total Tenant Payment (current) | All non-elderly, non-disabled households (as defined by HUD) | Your portion of the rent will be calculated using 35% of your adjusted monthly income instead of 30%. This may result in an increase to our monthly rent portion. |
| Alternative Utility Allowance (current) | All participant households | Housing Catalyst will apply a standard flat-rate utility allowance based on the unit type rather than calculating an allowance based on each household’s actual utility circumstances. |
| Minimum Rent (proposed for 2027) | All non-elderly, non-disabled households (as defined by HUD) | The minimum rent may increase to $130 per month. This may affect households that report zero or very limited income. |
| Initial Rent Burden (proposed for 2027) | Households that are moving or leasing a new unit within Housing Catalyst’s jurisdiction. | The maximum allowable rent burden at move-in may increase from 40% to 50% of adjusted monthly income. This could provide more housing choices and flexibility when searching for an apartment, but it may also mean a higher tenant portion of rent at move-in. |
| Payment Standards (Small Area Fair Market Rents) (proposed for 2027) | All participant households. | Housing Catalyst would have greater flexibility to adjust payment standards based on neighborhood rental market conditions. |
| Eligibility Verification Window (proposed for 2027) | Households completing initial eligibility for the Housing Choice Voucher program. | Eligibility documents remain valid for 120 days instead of 60 days, giving households more time to complete the admission process without needing to resubmit paperwork. |
These changes are proposed and are subject to change. Review the full 2027 Proposed Moving to Work Supplement for complete information.
You may visit Housing Catalyst during business hours to view a physical copy of these documents. Our office is located at 1715 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521.
Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan Updates
Housing Catalyst has also proposed changes to the agency’s Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan. The purpose of the Administrative Plan is to establish policies and procedures for administering rental assistance programs in a manner consistent with HUD requirements and local goals and objectives.
If you have questions about the proposed changes in the Executive Summary, please contact us at 970-416-2910 or [email protected] for more information.
Opportunities for Public Comment
Housing Catalyst is providing multiple opportunities to provide input on the Annual and Administrative Plans, both online and in person.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request by contacting Housing Catalyst at 970-416-2910. TTY users may dial 711.
Resident Advisory Board Meetings
All voucher program participants are welcome to attend these meetings.
Online: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
In-Person: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Housing Catalyst, 1715 W. Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Agency-Specific Waiver Meetings
Immediately following each RAB meeting.
Online via Zoom: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 12:00 – 12:30 p.m
In-Person: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. at Housing Catalyst, 1715 W. Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521
Online meetings will be held on Zoom. Zoom links will be posted to the website the day prior to the meeting.
In-person meetings will be held at Housing Catalyst. Our office is located at 1715 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521.
Additional Contact Information
These documents are available for public review and comment during a 45-day period, ending August 31, 2026. Written comments may be submitted during the public comment period to:
Traci McGraw
Director of Rental Assistance Programs
[email protected]
