Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Socorro, NM

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Socorro 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 Socorro, New Mexico.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2022Median Family Income2022 Yearly Income Limit2022 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Socorro County, NM$54,900Very Low Income (50%)$21,350$24,400$27,450$30,500$32,950
Extremely Low Income (30%)$13,590$18,310$23,030$27,750$32,470
Low Income (80%) $34,200$39,050$43,950$48,800$52,750

Socorro County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Socorro 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 Socorro 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.

Socorro County Housing Authority

301 Otero Avenue
Socorro, NM - 87801
Socorro County
Phone Number: (505)835-0196

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

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

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$552Estimated $165.60 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$726Estimated $217.80 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1031Estimated $309.30 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1243Estimated $372.90 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Socorro, 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.

Granada Iia

824 Granada St
Socorro, NM - 87801
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1

Granada Iib

816 Granada St
Socorro, NM - 87801
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1

Granada Iic

713 Hwy 60
Socorro, NM - 87801
Total Apartment Units: 4
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 4

Luis Lopez Ii


Socorro, NM - 87801
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1

Neal & 6th

120 Neel Ave
Socorro, NM - 87801
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1

Neal & 6th

507 Sixth St N
Socorro, NM - 87801
Total Apartment Units: 1
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 1

Neal & 6th

509 Sixth St N
Socorro, NM - 87801
Total Apartment Units: 2
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 2

Reservoir & Grant

207 Grant St
Socorro, NM - 87801
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3

Socorro Properties

901 Nw Walkway
Socorro, NM - 87801
Total Apartment Units: 32
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 32


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

Vista Montano

301 Otero Ave E
Socorro, NM - 87801
Phone: 575-894-2244
Total Apartment Units: 56
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.

Socorro Village

444 Eaton Ave
Socorro, NM - 87801
Phone: 575-835-0196
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure


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.