Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Las Cruces, NM
There are 22 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Las Cruces with roughly 1,456 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $143 to $416 per month. Median reported wait: about 27 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Las Cruces
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Las Cruces
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Grove Public Housing | 248 | $342 | 27 mo |
| Desert Palms LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Montana Senior Village Ii LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Stone Mountain Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Montana Meadows Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $336 | — |
| Vista Montana LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Mira Vista Villas LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Dona Ana I Apartments PB Section 8 | 73 | $293 | — |
| Four Hills Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Los Altos Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Robledo Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $416 | — |
| Dona Ana Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | 59 | $268 | — |
| Alta Tierra Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Highland Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $169 | — |
| Montana Senior Village I LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Mesquite Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| St. Genevieve's Village §202 Senior | 41 | $331 | — |
| Burley Court PB Section 8 | 40 | $330 | — |
| Chaparral Senior Housing §202 Senior | 40 | $318 | — |
| Abode Group Home PB Section 8 | 15 | $143 | — |
| Brooks Hindes LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Casa de Corazones §811 | 14 | $285 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Las Cruces (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Mountain Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Montana Meadows Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $336 | — |
| Dona Ana I Apartments PB Section 8 | 73 | $293 | — |
| Los Altos Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Robledo Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $416 | — |
| Dona Ana Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | 59 | $268 | — |
| Highland Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $169 | — |
| Mesquite Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Burley Court PB Section 8 | 40 | $330 | — |
| Abode Group Home PB Section 8 | 15 | $143 | — |
Public housing developments in Las Cruces
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Grove Public Housing | 248 | $342 | 27 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Las Cruces
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Palms LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Montana Senior Village Ii LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Vista Montana LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Mira Vista Villas LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Four Hills Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Alta Tierra Apts LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Montana Senior Village I LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Brooks Hindes LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Doña Ana County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Doña Ana County: studio $744, 1-BR $951, 2-BR $1,042, 3-BR $1,449, 4-BR $1,580.
Full FMR table for Doña Ana County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Las Cruces
- 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.
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.