Desert Palms LIHTC Las Cruces, NM
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Desert Palms is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Las Cruces, NM with 100 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
100
total units
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2405 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88007 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 100 |
| Placed in service | 2005 |
How to apply at Desert Palms
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 2405 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces; 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.
Other subsidized housing in Las Cruces
- Walnut Grove Public Housing
- Montana Senior Village Ii LIHTC
- Stone Mountain Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Montana Meadows Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Vista Montana LIHTC
- Mira Vista Villas LIHTC
- Dona Ana I Apartments PB Section 8
- Four Hills Apts LIHTC
- Los Altos Villas LIHTCPB Section 8
- Robledo Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burley Court PB Section 8 | Las Cruces | 2.8 km |
| Dona Ana Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | Las Cruces | 3.4 km |
| Mesquite Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Las Cruces | 3.4 km |
| Alta Tierra Apts LIHTC | Las Cruces | 4 km |
| Montana Senior Village I LIHTC | Las Cruces | 4 km |
| St. Genevieve's Village §202 Senior | Las Cruces | 4 km |
| Abode Group Home PB Section 8 | Las Cruces | 4 km |
| Chaparral Senior Housing §202 Senior | Las Cruces | 5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Las Cruces
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Desert Palms have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Desert Palms?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Desert Palms?
Contact the management office at 2405 W Picacho Ave in Las Cruces. 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.