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Section 8 housing in New Mexico

Updated October 21, 2025 • 9 min read • 1,780 words
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New Mexico Section 8 housing.

Section 8 housing provides rent subsidized homes, apartments, or houses to low income New Mexico families. The state and federal government funded programs, partnering with private sector landlords, help provide safe as well as affordable housing for senior citizens, the disabled, Native Americans, the working poor and others. Find public housing authorities to apply for section 8 housing in New Mexico near you listed below . Get details on waiting lists, the requirements, application process, and even emergency section 8 housing vouchers. The Next Mexico Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program provides low income with help paying rent for government approved HUD homes. Families or single people that meet income and/or poverty guidelines can get help. In some situations, such as elderly or seniors, they can try to bypass the wait list and get expedited section 8 vouchers. However the application process as well as requirements are more strict for that program. Section 8 applications, including emergency vouchers, are available regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity. New Mexico Housing Authorities provide applications to Spanish speakers as well as legal immigrants. There is low income rent subsidized housing to the under employed, gig workers, or those with inconsistent income. In addition, the section 8 HUD housing choice voucher program can be used to help pay (1) either buy a home or (2) pay their mortgage. The terms and conditions will be gone over with the tenant after being accepted. But in general, section 8 as an income based program, in that the New Mexico family needs to pay up to 30% of their income for the rent/utility bills. There is also Family Self-Sufficiency, Case Management, and other free advice given. As section 8 qualified individuals or families need to have some form of financial stability in order to keep their home. Learn at which agencies and non-profits in New Mexico to apply for Section 8 housing below near you. There are offices in each town, city, and county.

Section 8 housing authorities for applications in New Mexico below

Alamogordo HA

Type: Low-Rent, Code: NM004 104 Avenida Amigos Alamogordo, NM 88310 Phone: (505) 437-5621 Fax: (505) 439-4104

Bernalillo County HA

Type: Low Rent and Section 8, Code: NM057

1900 Bridge Boulevard SW

Albuquerque, NM 87105 Phone: (505) 314-0200 Fax: (505) 462-9737 Section 8 housing is used by thousands of low income families, the working poor, under employed and Spanish speakers as well. Tenants get to select their own homes or apartments to live in. There is always a waiting list, but emergency section 8 can also help Albuquerque residents. Or, find additional low income programs to help pay bills, rent, and housing expenses. There are many places for rent help in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County

Albuquerque Housing Services

covers the city limits. Address is 1840 University Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, Phone: (505) 764-3900 Fax: (505) 764-3981. Or try the office at 857 Calle Los Mayores, Bernalillo, NM 87004, Phone: (505) 867-2792 Fax: (505) 771-1418.

Artesia HA

Type: Low-Rent, Code: NM021

617 West Bush Avenue

Artesia, NM 88210 Phone: (505) 746-3529 Fax: (505) 746-2897

Bayard HA

Type: Low-Rent, Code: NM024 100 Runnels Drive Bayard, NM 88023 Phone: (575) 537-2296 Fax: (575) 537-6914

Chama HA

Type: Low-Rent, Code: NM047 PO Box 695 Chama, NM 87520 Phone: (575) 756-2986 Fax: (575) 756-9137

Cimarron HA

Type: Low-Rent, Code: NM048 152 Washington Avenue Cimarron, NM 87714 Phone: (575) 376-2674 Fax: (575) 376-1014

Clayton HA and Union County

Type: Low-Rent, Code: NM055 200 Aspen Street Clayton, NM 88415 Phone: (505) 374-9580 Fax: (505) 374-9572 Private landlords have a few section 8 homes. They may be leased to qualified low income families, and the New Mexico Housing Choice Voucher can be used to pay for them. Or find emergency online about the waiting list status or expedited section 8.

Clovis HA

Type: Section 8, Code: NM065

2101 W Grand Avenue

Clovis, NM 88101 Phone: (575) 769-7902 Fax: (575) 769-7900

Cuba HA

Type: Low Rent and Section 8, Code: NM071

  • Rainbow Loop

Cuba, NM 87013 Phone: (505) 289-3499 Fax: (505) 289-2028

Espanola HA

Type: Low Rent and Section 8, Code: NM039 or Type: Low Rent and Section 8, Code: NM010

136 Calle Del Pajarito

Espanola, NM 87532 Phone: (505) 753-3897 Fax: (505) 753-5364

Eunice HA

Type: Low-Rent, Code: NM027 706 15th St. Eunice, NM 88231 Phone: (505) 394-2672 Fax: (505) 394-3944 Call the non-profit to apply for section 8. Or get the latest waiting list status. As demand is high and the number of vouchers are limited.

San Juan County HA

Type: Section 8, Code: NM066 7450 East Main Farmington, NM 87402 Phone: (505) 327-5654 Fax: (505) 324-3005

Fort Sumner HA

Type: Low-Rent, Code: NM025

165 E Main Ave

Fort Sumner, NM 88119 Phone: (505) 355-2986 Fax: (505) 355-2987

Gallup HA

Type: Low Rent and Section 8, Code: NM006 203 Debra Drive Gallup, NM 87301 Phone: (505) 722-4388 Fax: (505) 863-3386 In addition to Section 8, various other housing and rent assistance programs exist in McKinley County New Mexico. They help Native Americans, immigrants and others. The Housing Authority can provide information on applying for section 8, or get referrals from them and find out about your options and the programs to choose from.

Grants HA

Type: Low Rent and Section 8, Code: NM030 508 E. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite B Grants, NM 87020 Phone: (505) 285-6359 Fax: (505) 285-3784

Las Cruces HA and Dona Ana County

Type: Low Rent and Section 8, Code: NM003

926 S San Pedro Street

Las Cruces, NM 88001 Phone: (505) 528-2005 Fax: (505) 526-8452 Get help with paying rent, apply for Section 8 Housing Vouchers, and learn about other low income assistance programs. the goal is to create safe and affordable housing. Whether is is a section 8 approved home, charity or government aid, many resources are available. Learn more homeless prevention Dona Ana County .

San Miguel County HA

Type: Section 8, Code: NM061 522 Valencia Street Las Vegas, NM 87701 Phone: (505) 454-1813 Fax: (505) 426-3035 Or try the local office in Pecos. Location is 114 Chamisa Circle, Pecos, NM 87552, Phone: (505) 757-6380 Fax: (505) 757-6280

Lordsburg HA

Type: Low-Rent, Code: NM034

1001 Avenida Del Sol

Lordsburg, NM 88045 Phone: (575) 542-8111 Fax: (575) 542-8105

Los Lunas HA

Type: Section 8, Code: NM070. The non-profit agency organization also runs the federal government funded Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. 3445 Lambros Loop Los Lunas, NM 87031 Phone: (505) 839-3854 Fax: (505) 352-7745

Lovington HA

Type: Low-Rent, Code: NM023 1605 S 4th Street Lovington, NM 88260 Phone: (575) 396-5416 Fax: (575) 396-3248

Mountainair HA

Type: Section 8, Code: NM069 107 1/2 Roosevelt Mountainair, NM 87036 Phone: (505) 847-2416 Fax: (505) 847-0214

Raton HA

Type: Low-Rent, Code: NM008 309 Parsons Avenue Raton, NM 87740 Phone: (505) 445-8021 Fax: (505) 445-8044

Eastern Regional HA

Type: Low Rent and Section 8, Code: NM063 106 E. Reed Roswell, New Mexico 88203 Phone: (505) 622-0881 Fax: (505) 622-7507 The local Community Action Agency of HELP is a resource. Government grants for paying bills can be combined with section 8 for housing needs. Families in poverty, seniors, and the disabled often get help with rent subsidized section 8 homes, employment, ESL programs and other services. More on

HELP-NM Community Action

.

Region IV HA

Type: Section 8, Code: NM064 106 E Reed Roswell, New Mexico 88202 Phone: (575) 622-0881 Fax: (505) 935-0345

Santa Clara HA

Type: Low-Rent, Code: NM029 214 North Mineral Santa Clara, NM 88026 Phone: (505) 537-3041 Fax: (505) 537-3041

Santa Fe County HA

Type: Low Rent and Section 8, Code: NM050

  • Camino De Jacobo

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 Phone: (505) 992-3058 Fax: (505) 992-3064 Any residents struggling with their rent, utility bills or even other needs (food, medical furniture, etc.) have other options available to them - Section 8 is only one program. There are grants, security deposit help for section 8 homes, legal aid and more. Locate other Santa Fe housing and rent assistance programs . Or try 664 Alta Vista St., Santa Fe, NM 87505, Phone: (505) 988-2859 Fax: (505) 989-7786

Western Regional HA

Type: Low Rent and Section 8, Code: NM067

2545 N Silver Street

Silver City, NM 88061 Phone: (575) 388-1974 Fax: (575) 388-4781

Socorro County HA

Type: Section 8, Code: NM077 PO Box 00 Socorro, NM 87801 Phone: (505) 835-0196 Fax: (505) 835-3461

Springer HA and Colfax County

Type: Low-Rent, Code: NM022

601a El Paso Avenue

Springer, NM 87747 Phone: (505) 483-2836 Fax: (505) 483-5090 Financial resources in the community include rent subsidized housing, homeless shelter, emergency solution grants for rent or section 8, and more. The Housing Authority also runs their own housing in the community and operate, maintain the property, and give other services. Or try Maxwell HA, 215 6th Street, Maxwell, NM 87728, Phone: (505) 375-2745 Fax: (505) 375-2746

Sunland Park HA

Type: Low-Rent, Code: NM075

100 Villa Del Rio Loop

Sunland Park, NM 88063 Phone: (505) 589-9414 Fax: (505) 589-9407

Taos County HA

Type: Low Rent and Section 8, Code: NM038 525 Ranchitos Road , Taos, NM 87571 Phone: (575) 758-2460 Fax: (575) 751-1175

Truth Or Consequences HA

Type: Low Rent and Section 8, Code: NM020

108 S Cedar Street

Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901 Phone: (575) 894-2244 Fax: (575) 894-0756 Call the agency for both help with rent, and to get information on other resources and services. Section 8 is an option for the poor, migrant workers, and others in a limited income.

Tucumcari HA

Type: Low Rent and Section 8, Code: NM033 323 E Smith Tucumcari, NM 88401 Phone: (575) 461-4403 Fax: (575) 461-4893

Vaughn HA

Type: Low-Rent, Code: NM045 4th & Yucca Vaughn, NM 88353 Phone: (505) 584-2364 Fax: (505) 584-0064 This county, East of Bernalillo, has a rural section 8 housing choice vouchers. Low income families can also transfer, or port, their voucher to help them pay rent in a different region. More information is online, or contact the housing authority for applications.

Wagon Mound HA

Type: Low-Rent, Code: NM032 710 Catron Avenue Wagon Mound, New Mexico 87752 Phone: (575) 666-2268 Fax: (575) 666-9023 By