Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Roswell, NM
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Roswell with roughly 644 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 $279 to $333 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Roswell
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Roswell
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Verde Apts LIHTC | 142 | — | — |
| Villas of Briar Ridge LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Wilshire Gardens-stephen Crozier LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Spicewood Canyon Villas LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Sunset 1600 PB Section 8 | 60 | $304 | — |
| Wildewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $333 | — |
| Roswell Summit Apartments PB Section 8 | 52 | $296 | — |
| Cielo de Oro Senior Housing PB Section 8 | 30 | $322 | — |
| Rio Vista Senior Housing §202 Senior | 30 | $287 | — |
| Willow Terrace Apartments §811 | 21 | $279 | — |
| Pecos Valley Village Country Investment LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Pecos Valley Village LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Roswell (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 1600 PB Section 8 | 60 | $304 | — |
| Wildewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $333 | — |
| Roswell Summit Apartments PB Section 8 | 52 | $296 | — |
| Cielo de Oro Senior Housing PB Section 8 | 30 | $322 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Roswell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Verde Apts LIHTC | 142 | — | — |
| Villas of Briar Ridge LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Wilshire Gardens-stephen Crozier LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Spicewood Canyon Villas LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Pecos Valley Village Country Investment LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Pecos Valley Village LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Chaves County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Chaves County: studio $738, 1-BR $887, 2-BR $1,071, 3-BR $1,421, 4-BR $1,562.
Full FMR table for Chaves County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Roswell
- 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
- Gallup, NM
- Clovis, NM
- Rio Rancho, NM
- Hobbs, 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.