Vaughn Public Housing Vaughn, NM
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Vaughn is a Public Housing community in Vaughn, NM with 20 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $346/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
20
total units
95%
occupancy
$346
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $15,718/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,104/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 78% |
| One-bedroom share | 39% |
How to apply at Vaughn
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- 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 (~$346/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Pecos Estates LIHTC | Santa Rosa | 9.7 km |
| Las Casas de Vida §202 Senior | Santa Rosa | 11.4 km |
| Santa Rosa Apartments PB Section 8 | Santa Rosa | 12.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Vaughn have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Vaughn?
Residents report average rents near $346/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 Vaughn?
Contact the management office in Vaughn. 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.