Copper Terrace PB Section 8 Albuquerque, NM
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Copper Terrace is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Albuquerque, NM with 80 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $332/month on average.
80
total units
90%
occupancy
$332
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 12801 Copper Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,806/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,055/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 29% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at Copper Terrace
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 12801 Copper Ave NE, Albuquerque; 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 (~$332/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandia Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albuquerque | 0.8 km |
| La Resolana Apartments PB Section 8 | Albuquerque | 1.1 km |
| Manzano Mesa Apts LIHTC | Albuquerque | 2.8 km |
| Morris Pennsylvania Copper Public Housing | Albuquerque | 3.4 km |
| Luna Lodge Project LIHTC | Albuquerque | 3.5 km |
| Vern Jolly §811 | Albuquerque | 3.5 km |
| Bell Park Townhomes LIHTC | Albuquerque | 3.5 km |
| Gibson & Constitution Public Housing | Albuquerque | 4.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Copper Terrace 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 Copper Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $332/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 Copper Terrace?
Contact the management office at 12801 Copper Ave NE in Albuquerque. 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.