Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Gallup, NM
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Gallup with roughly 1,003 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $306 to $712 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Gallup
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Gallup
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site A-3 Public Housing | 188 | $389 | 11 mo |
| Pinion Hills Apts LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Casamera Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Sunset Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $306 | — |
| Villa Mentmore LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Villa de Gallup Ii LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Sagebrush LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Sagebrush Place Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $311 | — |
| Sagebrush Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Site E Public Housing | 46 | $712 | 10 mo |
| Cliffside Apts I LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Sage Apts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Cedar Hills Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $393 | — |
| Hidden Valley Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Villa de Gallup I LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Cliffside Apts Iii LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Cliffside Apts Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Chuska Apts LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Site D-4 Public Housing | 29 | $342 | 17 mo |
Section 8 apartments in Gallup (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $306 | — |
| Sagebrush Place Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $311 | — |
| Cedar Hills Apartments PB Section 8 | 40 | $393 | — |
Public housing developments in Gallup
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site A-3 Public Housing | 188 | $389 | 11 mo |
| Site E Public Housing | 46 | $712 | 10 mo |
| Site D-4 Public Housing | 29 | $342 | 17 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Gallup
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinion Hills Apts LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Casamera Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Villa Mentmore LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Villa de Gallup Ii LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Sagebrush LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Sagebrush Apts LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Cliffside Apts I LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Sage Apts LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Hidden Valley Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Villa de Gallup I LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Cliffside Apts Iii LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Cliffside Apts Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Chuska Apts LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: McKinley County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for McKinley County: studio $752, 1-BR $894, 2-BR $1,090, 3-BR $1,307, 4-BR $1,443.
Full FMR table for McKinley County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Gallup
- 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
- Albuquerque, NM
- Santa Fe, NM
- Las Cruces, NM
- Clovis, NM
- Rio Rancho, NM
- Hobbs, NM
- Roswell, NM
- Las Vegas, NM
- Farmington, NM
- Carlsbad, NM
- Bernalillo, NM
- Deming, NM
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.