How many low income apartments are in Santa Clara, NM?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in Santa Clara with approximately 81 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Santa Clara?

Tenant-paid rents in Santa Clara's assisted buildings typically range from about $370 to $370 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 Santa Clara?

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.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Santa Clara, NM

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Santa Clara with roughly 81 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $370 to $370 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.

assisted properties

subsidized units

$370

typical rent

9 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Santa Clara

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Santa Clara

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Santa Clara Public Housing	32	$370	9 mo
Manhattan Apts LIHTC	29	—	—
Central Apts LIHTC	20	—	—

Public housing developments in Santa Clara

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
Santa Clara Public Housing	32	$370	9 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Santa Clara

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
Manhattan Apts LIHTC	29	—	—
Central Apts LIHTC	20	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in Santa Clara

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.