Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Los Alamos, NM

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Los Alamos County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2022 in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2022Median Family Income2022 Yearly Income Limit2022 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Los Alamos County, NM$167,100Very Low Income (50%)$50,050$57,200$64,350$71,450$77,200
Extremely Low Income (30%)$30,000$34,300$38,600$42,850$46,300
Low Income (80%) $62,600$71,550$80,500$89,400$96,600

HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Los Alamos, NM

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Los Alamos, NM. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Los Alamos, NM Los Alamos County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$850Estimated $255.00 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1068Estimated $320.40 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1449Estimated $434.70 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1842Estimated $552.60 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Los Alamos, NM

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Mountain Vista Apartments

600 San Ildefonso Rd
Los Alamos, NM - 87544
Total Apartment Units: 52
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 52

Mesa Del Norte

650 San Ildefonso Rd
Los Alamos, NM - 87544
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
Years In Service Since: 1996

Caballo Peak Apartments

3301 Canyon Rd
Los Alamos, NM - 87544
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
2 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2000


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Los Alamos, NM

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Los Alamos County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Los Alamos Group Home

2056 Peach Street
Los Alamos, NM - 87544
Phone: 505-672-1423
Total Apartment Units: 8
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in New Mexico?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.