Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Santa Fe, NM
There are 51 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Santa Fe with roughly 4,311 assisted units — including 16 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 36 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $255 to $536 per month. Median reported wait: about 18 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Santa Fe
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Santa Fe
Section 8 apartments in Santa Fe (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Palomas LIHTCPB Section 8 | 278 | — | — |
| Sangre de Cristo Apartments PB Section 8 | 164 | $488 | — |
| Pasa Tiempo LIHTCPB Section 8 | 121 | — | — |
| Villa Hermosa PB Section 8 | 116 | $332 | — |
| Santa Fe Community Living PB Section 8 | 114 | $453 | — |
| Pasatiempo Apartments PB Section 8 | 110 | $330 | — |
| Villa Consuelo PB Section 8 | 100 | $362 | — |
| Soleras Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 87 | — | — |
| Santa Fe Apartments PB Section 8 | 64 | $446 | — |
| Encino Villa Apartments PB Section 8 | 48 | $413 | — |
| Casa Rufina Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| White Sands Village Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Resolana Sf, Llc PB Section 8 | 11 | $255 | — |
| Challenge New Mexico Grp Home One PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Challenge New Mexico Grp Home Two PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Santa Fe
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerrillos/santa Cruz Public Housing | 198 | $536 | 19 mo |
| Villa Alegre Senior Housing LIHTCPublic Housing | 24 | $369 | 16 mo |
| Villa Alegre Family Housing LIHTCPublic Housing | 4 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Santa Fe
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 View Apts LIHTC | 279 | — | — |
| San Rafael Apts LIHTC | 196 | — | — |
| Tuscany at St Francis LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Bluffs at Tierra Contenta LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Altamira at St Michaels LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Sunset View LIHTC | 136 | — | — |
| Tres Santos Apts LIHTC | 135 | — | — |
| Villas de San Ignacio LIHTC | 127 | — | — |
| Santa Fe Community Living LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Airport Vista Apts LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Vista Linda Apts LIHTC | 109 | — | — |
| Santa Fe Retirement LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| Casa Villita Apts LIHTC | 105 | — | — |
| Casa Rufina Phase I LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| San Tierra Apts LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Santa Fe County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Santa Fe County: studio $1,259, 1-BR $1,390, 2-BR $1,685, 3-BR $2,122, 4-BR $2,231.
Full FMR table for Santa Fe County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Santa Fe
- 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
- Espanola, NM
- Albuquerque, NM
- Las Cruces, NM
- Gallup, NM
- Clovis, NM
- Rio Rancho, NM
- Hobbs, NM
- Roswell, NM
- Las Vegas, NM
- Farmington, NM
- Carlsbad, NM
- Bernalillo, NM
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.