Colina Vista Apartments Aka Colonia PB Section 8 Carlsbad, NM
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colina Vista Apartments Aka Colonia is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Carlsbad, NM with 74 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $324/month on average.
74
total units
92%
occupancy
$324
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 604 N 5th St, Carlsbad, NM 88220 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,779/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,905/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 33% |
How to apply at Colina Vista Apartments Aka Colonia
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 604 N 5th St, Carlsbad; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$324/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colina Vista Apartments Aka Colonia have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Colina Vista Apartments Aka Colonia?
Residents report average rents near $324/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Colina Vista Apartments Aka Colonia?
Contact the management office at 604 N 5th St in Carlsbad. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.