Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Santa Fe, NM

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Santa Fe 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 2023 in Santa Fe, NM.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Santa Fe County, NM$95,600Very Low Income (50%)$38,400$42,650$46,100$49,500$52,900
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,860$30,000$35,140$40,280$45,420
Low Income (80%) $61,450$68,250$73,750$79,200$84,650

Santa Fe County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Santa Fe County Housing Authority

52 Camino De Jacobo
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Santa Fe County
Website: https://www.santafecountynm.gov/
Phone Number: (505)992-3058

Santa Fe Civic - Mora County Region II Housing Authority

664 Alta Vista Street
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Santa Fe County
Website: https://www.santafenm.gov/rental_housing
Phone Number: (505)988-2859

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Santa Fe, 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.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

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 Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$975Estimated $292.50 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1113Estimated $333.90 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1419Estimated $425.70 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1729Estimated $518.70 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Santa Fe, 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.

321 Tesuque Dr Main House

321 Tesuque Dr
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3

Mountain View Apartments

2000 Hopewell St
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Total Apartment Units: 279
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 279

San Rafael Apartments

1409 Zepol Rd
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Total Apartment Units: 196
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 196

Altamira At St Michaels

1449 Zepol Rd
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Total Apartment Units: 136
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 136

Campo Apartments (campo Alegria)

104 Camino Del Campo
Santa Fe, NM - 87501
Total Apartment Units: 28
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 28

Casa Villita Apartments

3330 Calle Po Ae Pi
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Total Apartment Units: 105
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 105

San Tierra Apartments

3991 Camino Juliana
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Total Apartment Units: 93
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 93

Stage Coach Apartments

3360 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 0

The Village Sage

5951 Larson Loop
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60

Tres Santos Apartments

1899 Pacheco St
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Total Apartment Units: 135
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 135

Villa Alegre Family

213 Villa Alegre St
Santa Fe, NM - 87501
Total Apartment Units: 51
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 51

Via Real Apartments I

2501 W Zia Rd
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
Years In Service Since: 1992

Villa Real Apartments I

501 W Zia Rd
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
Years In Service Since: 1992

Villa Real Apartments Ii

501 W Zia Rd
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
Years In Service Since: 1992

Vista Linda Apartments

6332 Entrada De Milagro
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Total Apartment Units: 109
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 109
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 49
3 Bedroom apartments 35
4 Bedroom apartments 9
Years In Service Since: 1997

La Luz Apartments

2325 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Total Apartment Units: 24
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 24
2 Bedroom apartments 6
Years In Service Since: 1998

Paseo Del Sol (santa Fe)

4551 Paseo Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
2 Bedroom apartments 40
3 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 1998

Bluffs At Tierra Contenta

6600 Jaguar Dr
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Total Apartment Units: 160
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 160
2 Bedroom apartments 72
3 Bedroom apartments 72
4 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2000

Tuscany At St Francis

2218 Miguel Chavez Rd
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Total Apartment Units: 176
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 176
1 Bedroom apartments 88
2 Bedroom apartments 72
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 2000

Evergreen Apartments

2020 Calle Lorca
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Total Apartment Units: 70
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 70
1 Bedroom apartments 32
2 Bedroom apartments 38
Years In Service Since: 2001

Ventana De Vida Phase Ii

1500 Pacheco St
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2002

Ventana De Vida Senior Apartments

1500 Pacheco St
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2002

White Sands Village

13 Pojoaque Rd
Santa Fe, NM - 87506
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
3 Bedroom apartments 10
4 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2002

Country Club Apartments - Santa Fe

1002 Airport Rd
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Total Apartment Units: 62
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 62
1 Bedroom apartments 14
2 Bedroom apartments 48
Years In Service Since: 2003

Santa Fe Retirement


Santa Fe, NM - 87594
Total Apartment Units: 107
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 107
Years In Service Since: 2004

Casa Rufina Phase I

2310 Casa Rufina Rd
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Total Apartment Units: 100
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 100
1 Bedroom apartments 33
2 Bedroom apartments 67
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

Las Palomas

2001 Hopewell St
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Total Apartment Units: 278
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 278
2 Bedroom apartments 110
Years In Service Since: 2006

Sunset View


Santa Fe, NM - 87594
Total Apartment Units: 136
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 136
Years In Service Since: 2006

Airport Vista Apartments

6921 Airport Rd
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Total Apartment Units: 116
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 116
Years In Service Since: 2006

Casa Rufina Phase Ii

2323 Casa Rufina Rd
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
1 Bedroom apartments 10
2 Bedroom apartments 10
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES

White Sands Village Phase Ii

Desert Rose
Santa Fe, NM - 87506
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
2 Bedroom apartments 20
Years In Service Since: 2007

Villas De San Ignacio

4499 San Ignacio
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Total Apartment Units: 127
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 127
Years In Service Since: 2008

Villa Alegre Senior Apartments

119 Villa Alegre St
Santa Fe, NM - 87501
Total Apartment Units: 51
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 51
Years In Service Since: 2009

Santa Fe Community Living


Santa Fe, NM - 87594
Total Apartment Units: 120
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 120
Years In Service Since: 2014

Soleras Station

4804 Railrunner Road
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Total Apartment Units: 87
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 87
1 Bedroom apartments 22
2 Bedroom apartments 50
3 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2019
Accepts Homeless: YES


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

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

1115 Calle La Resolana Cat1a (rad)

1115 Calle La Resolana
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Phone: (505) 467-9407
Total Apartment Units: 45
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Pasa Tiempo (rad)

664 Alta Vista St
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Total Apartment Units: 121
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Villa Hermosa (rad)

1510 Luisa Street
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Phone: (505) 988-2859
Total Apartment Units: 116
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Santa Fe Community Living (rad)

664 Alta Vista Street
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Phone: (505) 983-8447
Total Apartment Units: 120
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Santa Fe Homeward Bound

3454 Cerrillios Rd
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Phone: 800-466-7722
Total Apartment Units: 20
Type of Listing: 202/811

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.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Casa Milagro

49 Camino Bajo Road
Santa Fe, NM - 87502
Phone: 505-474-7684
Total Apartment Units: 12
Type of Listing: 202/811

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.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

La Cieneguita Elderly Housing

1601 La Cieneguita
Santa Fe, NM - 87507
Phone: 505-988-2859
Total Apartment Units: 32
Type of Listing: 202/811

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.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Encino Villa

1501 Montano St
Santa Fe, NM - 87501
Phone: (505) 989-7271
Total Apartment Units: 48
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Villa Consuelo Apartments

1200 Camino Consuelo
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Phone: 505-471-0565
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Challenge New Mexico Grp Home One

1888 Calle Quedo
Santa Fe, NM - 87501
Phone: 505-452-1553
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

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.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Challenge New Mexico Grp Home Two

1868 Vista Del Sur
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Phone: 505-452-1553
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

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.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Challenge New Mexico Svcs For Hdcp

631 Agua Fria St
Santa Fe, NM - 87501
Phone: 505-452-1553
Total Apartment Units: 6
Type of Listing: 202/811

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.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Santa Fe Apartments

255 Camino Alire
Santa Fe, NM - 87501
Phone: 505-983-2260
Total Apartment Units: 64
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Sangre De Cristo Apartments

1801 Espinacitas St
Santa Fe, NM - 87505
Phone: 505-984-1856
Total Apartment Units: 164
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 NM?

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.