2024	Median Family Income	2024 Yearly Income Limit	2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income Limits		Category	1	2	3	4	5
Los Alamos County, NM	$168,500	Very Low Income (50%)	$54,800	$62,600	$70,450	$78,250	$84,550
Extremely Low Income (30%)	$32,900	$37,600	$42,300	$46,950	$50,750
Low Income (80%)	$68,500	$78,250	$88,050	$97,800	$105,650

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

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

Apartment Size	HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area	LIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments	$995	Estimated $298.50 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments	$1037	Estimated $311.10 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments	$1363	Estimated $408.90 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments	$1722	Estimated $516.60 - utility allowance

Available LIHTC Properties In Los Alamos, 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.

Mountain Vista Apartments

600 San Ildefonso Rd
Los Alamos, NM - 87544
Total Apartment Units: 52
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 52

Mesa Del Norte

650 San Ildefonso Rd
Los Alamos, NM - 87544
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
Years In Service Since: 1996

Caballo Peak Apartments

3301 Canyon Rd
Los Alamos, NM - 87544
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
2 Bedroom apartments 40
Years In Service Since: 2000

HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Los Alamos, 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 Los Alamos 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.

Los Alamos Group Home

2056 Peach Street
Los Alamos, NM - 87544
Phone: 505-672-1423
Total Apartment Units: 8
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.

Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Los Alamos, NM

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Los Alamos County Public Housing Authority.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Los Alamos, NM.