How many low income apartments are in Rio Rancho, NM?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Rio Rancho with approximately 851 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Rio Rancho?

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

How do I apply for Section 8 in Rio Rancho?

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 Rio Rancho?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Sandoval County: about $1,185/mo for one-bedroom and $1,464/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rio Rancho, NM

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rio Rancho with roughly 851 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Rio Rancho

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rio Rancho

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Buena Vista Active Adult Community LIHTC	258	—	—
550 Paseo LIHTC	240	—	—
Arrowhead Ridge Apts LIHTC	179	—	—
Enchanted Vista Apts LIHTC	174	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Rio Rancho

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
Buena Vista Active Adult Community LIHTC	258	—	—
550 Paseo LIHTC	240	—	—
Arrowhead Ridge Apts LIHTC	179	—	—
Enchanted Vista Apts LIHTC	174	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Sandoval County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Sandoval County: studio $1,009, 1-BR $1,185, 2-BR $1,464, 3-BR $2,036, 4-BR $2,399.

Full FMR table for Sandoval County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Rio Rancho

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.