Affordable & Income-Based Housing in New Mexico
New Mexico has 136 income-based rental properties totaling 7,186 units tracked on Lease Lantern, spread across cities including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces. Of the 129 properties with inspection scores, 63 rate excellent and 52 rate good, pointing to a largely well-maintained affordable housing stock statewide.
371
Properties
22,670
Total units
47
Cities
Cities in New Mexico
Albuquerque115 properties · 8,385 unitsSanta Fe44 properties · 3,637 unitsLas Cruces20 properties · 1,168 unitsGallup13 properties · 579 unitsClovis13 properties · 558 unitsHobbs12 properties · 802 unitsRoswell11 properties · 496 unitsDeming11 properties · 435 unitsSocorro10 properties · 141 unitsLos Lunas8 properties · 270 unitsFarmington8 properties · 436 unitsCarlsbad8 properties · 411 unitsLas Vegas8 properties · 355 unitsAnthony7 properties · 285 unitsSilver City7 properties · 272 unitsBelen5 properties · 183 unitsGrants5 properties · 265 unitsSunland Park5 properties · 153 unitsTaos5 properties · 234 units
Cities with Affordable Housing in New Mexico
New Mexico's 136 HUD-assisted properties are spread across the state, with the heaviest concentration in its largest cities.
- Albuquerque - 42 properties
- Santa Fe - 14 properties
- Las Cruces - 10 properties
- Clovis - 8 properties
- Roswell - 6 properties
- Carlsbad - 5 properties
- Hobbs - 5 properties
- Grants - 4 properties
- Farmington - 4 properties
- Deming - 4 properties
Eligibility & how to apply
Helpful guides
How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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