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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Yuma, AZ

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Yuma 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 2024 in Yuma, AZ.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Yuma County, AZ$63,900Very Low Income (50%)$23,300$26,600$29,950$33,250$35,950
Extremely Low Income (30%)$15,060$20,440$25,820$31,200$35,950
Low Income (80%) $37,250$42,600$47,900$53,200$57,500

Yuma County Public Housing Authorities

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

Housing Authority of the City of Yuma

420 South Madison Avenue
Yuma, AZ - 85364
Yuma County
Website: http://hacy.org/
Phone Number: (928) 782-3823

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Yuma, AZ

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Yuma, AZ. 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 Yuma, AZ Yuma County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$956Estimated $286.80 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$962Estimated $288.60 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1264Estimated $379.20 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$1752Estimated $525.60 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Yuma, AZ

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.

Rainbow Apartments

700 W 24th St
Yuma, AZ - 85364
Total Apartment Units: 81
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 81
Years In Service Since: 1989

Alexandrite Sands

1600 W 12th St
Yuma, AZ - 85364
Total Apartment Units: 312
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 312
1 Bedroom apartments 64
2 Bedroom apartments 108
3 Bedroom apartments 140
Years In Service Since: 1990

Hotel San Carlos

106 E First St
Yuma, AZ - 85364
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 31
Years In Service Since: 1996

Villa Nueva Apartments

750 S 15th Ave
Yuma, AZ - 85364
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 70
Years In Service Since: 1999

Terracina Apartments

1850 S Ave B
Yuma, AZ - 85364
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
2 Bedroom apartments 16
3 Bedroom apartments 64
Years In Service Since: 2000

La Mirada Apartments

3900 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ - 85364
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 56
Years In Service Since: 2002

Carver Park Townhomes

490 S 17th Ave
Yuma, AZ - 85364
Total Apartment Units: 11
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 11
Years In Service Since: 2003

Villa Serena Apartments

2351 S 37th Ave
Yuma, AZ - 85364
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
2 Bedroom apartments 19
3 Bedroom apartments 61
Years In Service Since: 2003

La Mariposa Senior Villas

701 E 24th St
Yuma, AZ - 85365
Total Apartment Units: 59
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 59
1 Bedroom apartments 30
2 Bedroom apartments 29
Years In Service Since: 2006
Senior Apartments: YES

La Posada Apartments - Yuma

1900 W 30th St
Yuma, AZ - 85364
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 60
Years In Service Since: 2010

Yuma Senior Terrace

2317 S 34th Dr
Yuma, AZ - 85364
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
1 Bedroom apartments 45
2 Bedroom apartments 15
Years In Service Since: 2010
Senior Apartments: YES

La Posada Apartments - Sells

1980 W 30th St
Yuma, AZ - 85364
Total Apartment Units: 64
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 64
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2013

Mesa Heights Apartments

2150 South Arizona Avenue
Yuma, AZ - 85364
Total Apartment Units: 58
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 58
1 Bedroom apartments 20
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2018
Family Apartments: YES


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Yuma, AZ

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 Yuma 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.

James E. Jefferson Manor

1350 W 5th St
Yuma, AZ - 85364
Phone: 928-726-8002
Total Apartment Units: 32
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

L M Kelly Apartments

721 E 24th St
Yuma, AZ - 85365
Phone: 928-726-8002
Total Apartment Units: 31
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

Catalina Square Apartments

3000 Catalina Drive
Yuma, AZ - 85364
Phone: 928-344-2674
Total Apartment Units: 100
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Casa Sierra Vista

600a E 25th St
Yuma, AZ - 85365
Phone: 928-726-4809
Total Apartment Units: 30
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


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 AZ?

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.