Marcos de Niza LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing Phoenix, AZ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Marcos de Niza is a Public Housing community in Phoenix, AZ with 281 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $377/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 47 months.
281
total units
99%
occupancy
$377
avg resident rent
47 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1535 S 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,766/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,033/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 39% |
How to apply at Marcos de Niza
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 1535 S 3rd Ave, Phoenix; 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 (~$377/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Henson Villages - Seniors Public Housing | Phoenix | 0.8 km |
| Matthew Henson I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Phoenix | 1.1 km |
| Matthew Henson Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Phoenix | 1.1 km |
| Matthew Henson Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Phoenix | 1.1 km |
| Henson Villages - Phase 1 Public Housing | Phoenix | 1.1 km |
| Matthew Henson Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | Phoenix | 1.1 km |
| Symphony Apts LIHTC | Phoenix | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Marcos de Niza have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. 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 Marcos de Niza?
Residents report average rents near $377/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 Marcos de Niza?
Contact the management office at 1535 S 3rd Ave in Phoenix. 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.