How many low income apartments are in Hobbs, NM?

HUD administrative data tracks 12 subsidized properties in Hobbs with approximately 745 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Hobbs?

Tenant-paid rents in Hobbs's assisted buildings typically range from about $179 to $353 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 Hobbs?

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 Hobbs?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lea County: about $1,068/mo for one-bedroom and $1,324/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hobbs, NM

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hobbs with roughly 745 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $179 to $353 per month.

assisted properties

745

subsidized units

$266

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Hobbs

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hobbs

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Hobbs Apartments PB Section 8	151	$179	—
Four Seasons Apartments PB Section 8	80	$330	—
Broadway Apts LIHTC	78	—	—
Washington Place Apartments PB Section 8	76	$248	—
Casa Hermosa LIHTC	73	—	—
The Cedars PB Section 8	63	$353	—
La Pradera LIHTC	60	—	—
Playa Escondida Apartments LIHTC	60	—	—
Willow Bend Villas LIHTC	60	—	—
Sunrise Homes LIHTC	32	—	—
Broadway Place LIHTC	12	—	—
New Leaf Community §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Hobbs (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
Hobbs Apartments PB Section 8	151	$179	—
Four Seasons Apartments PB Section 8	80	$330	—
Washington Place Apartments PB Section 8	76	$248	—
The Cedars PB Section 8	63	$353	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hobbs

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
Broadway Apts LIHTC	78	—	—
Casa Hermosa LIHTC	73	—	—
La Pradera LIHTC	60	—	—
Playa Escondida Apartments LIHTC	60	—	—
Willow Bend Villas LIHTC	60	—	—
Sunrise Homes LIHTC	32	—	—
Broadway Place LIHTC	12	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Lea County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lea County: studio $1,062, 1-BR $1,068, 2-BR $1,324, 3-BR $1,641, 4-BR $1,829.

Full FMR table for Lea County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Hobbs

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.