How many low income apartments are in Los Alamos, NM?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Los Alamos with approximately 136 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Los Alamos?

Most assisted households in Los Alamos pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Los Alamos?

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 Los Alamos?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Los Alamos County: about $1,326/mo for one-bedroom and $1,740/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Los Alamos, NM

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Los Alamos with roughly 136 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

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typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Los Alamos

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Los Alamos

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Mountain Vista Apts LIHTC	52	—	—
Caballo Peak Apts LIHTC	40	—	—
Mesa Del Norte LIHTC	36	—	—
Los Alamos Group Home PB Section 8	8	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Los Alamos (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
Los Alamos Group Home PB Section 8	8	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Los Alamos

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
Mountain Vista Apts LIHTC	52	—	—
Caballo Peak Apts LIHTC	40	—	—
Mesa Del Norte LIHTC	36	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Los Alamos County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Los Alamos County: studio $1,200, 1-BR $1,326, 2-BR $1,740, 3-BR $2,086, 4-BR $2,843.

Full FMR table for Los Alamos County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Los Alamos

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.