Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Silver City, NM
There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Silver City with roughly 325 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $223 to $375 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Silver City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Silver City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Cliffs Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Mountain View Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| Hillside Apartments Public Housing | 54 | $375 | 10 mo |
| Lintero Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $223 | — |
| Casa Linda Apts LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Valley View Apts LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Bullard Hotel LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
| San Vincente de La Cienega §811 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Silver City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | — | — |
| Lintero Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $223 | — |
Public housing developments in Silver City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Apartments Public Housing | 54 | $375 | 10 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Silver City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Cliffs Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Casa Linda Apts LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Valley View Apts LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Bullard Hotel LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Grant County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Grant County: studio $795, 1-BR $801, 2-BR $1,048, 3-BR $1,304, 4-BR $1,388.
Full FMR table for Grant County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Silver City
- 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
- 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.