How many low income apartments are in Deming, NM?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Deming with approximately 434 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Deming?

Tenant-paid rents in Deming's assisted buildings typically range from about $285 to $362 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Deming?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Deming?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Luna County: about $783/mo for one-bedroom and $973/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Deming, NM

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Deming with roughly 434 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $285 to $362 per month.

assisted properties

434

subsidized units

$324

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Deming

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Deming

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Mariposa Village LIHTC	60	—	—
Desert Sun Apts Ii LIHTC	56	—	—
Deming Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	52	$285	—
Mountain View Apts Nm LIHTCPB Section 8	48	$316	—
Retirement Planning Co PB Section 8	46	$362	—
Desert Sun Apts I LIHTC	41	—	—
La Paloma Del Sol LIHTC	38	—	—
La Palona Del Sol Phase Ii LIHTC	38	—	—
Rio Mimbres Apts Ii LIHTC	24	—	—
Sierra Vista 2011 LIHTC	24	—	—
Gateway Estates §811	7	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Deming (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Deming Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	52	$285	—
Mountain View Apts Nm LIHTCPB Section 8	48	$316	—
Retirement Planning Co PB Section 8	46	$362	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Deming

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Mariposa Village LIHTC	60	—	—
Desert Sun Apts Ii LIHTC	56	—	—
Desert Sun Apts I LIHTC	41	—	—
La Paloma Del Sol LIHTC	38	—	—
La Palona Del Sol Phase Ii LIHTC	38	—	—
Rio Mimbres Apts Ii LIHTC	24	—	—
Sierra Vista 2011 LIHTC	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Luna County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Luna County: studio $671, 1-BR $783, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,280, 4-BR $1,528.

Full FMR table for Luna County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Deming

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.