South Shiprock Houses PB Section 8 Shiprock, NM
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
South Shiprock Houses is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Shiprock, NM with 201 units reporting 59% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $467/month on average.
201
total units
59%
occupancy
$467
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $20,095/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,257/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
How to apply at South Shiprock Houses
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; 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 (~$467/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Shiprock
- South Shiprock Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Napi/shiprock LIHTC
- Chaco River LIHTC
- Chaco River Ii LIHTC
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does South Shiprock Houses 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 South Shiprock Houses?
Residents report average rents near $467/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 South Shiprock Houses?
Contact the management office in Shiprock. 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.