Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Lovington, NM

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Lea 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 Lovington, New Mexico.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2022Median Family Income2022 Yearly Income Limit2022 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Lea County, NM$86,800Very Low Income (50%)$24,150$27,600$31,050$34,450$37,250
Extremely Low Income (30%)$14,500$18,310$23,030$27,750$32,470
Low Income (80%) $38,600$44,100$49,600$55,100$59,550

Lea County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Lea County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Lea County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Lovington Housing Authority

1605 S 4th Street
Lovington, NM - 88260
Lea County
Phone Number: (575)396-5416

Eunice Housing Authority NM

706 15th St.
Eunice, NM - 88231
Lea County
Phone Number: (505)394-2672

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Lovington, 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 Lovington, NM Lea County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$707Estimated $212.10 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$930Estimated $279.00 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1205Estimated $361.50 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1357Estimated $407.10 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Lovington, 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.

Polk Avenue Apartments

214 W Polk Ave
Lovington, NM - 88260
Total Apartment Units: 52
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 52
1 Bedroom apartments 39
2 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 1999

Southview Place Apartments

1300 W Ave R
Lovington, NM - 88260
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
Years In Service Since: 2009


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Lovington, 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 Lea County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Polk Avenue Apts

214 W Polk Ave
Lovington, NM - 88260
Phone: 575-396-6129
Total Apartment Units: 52
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Buena Vista

1501 Good Samaritan Dr
Lovington, NM - 88260
Phone: 575-396-4912
Total Apartment Units: 24
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized


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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.