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Bernalillo County Housing Department

Name: Bernalillo County Housing Department
Address: 2400 Wellesley Dr NE Ste 100, Albuquerque, NM, 87107, US
Telephone: 5053140200

2400 Wellesley Dr NE Ste 100, Albuquerque, NM, 87107

Information verified July 13, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 12 hr ago

About This Property

Bernalillo County Housing Department operates 2,292 public housing units throughout Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. The housing authority currently maintains closed waitlists for both its public housing and Section 8 programs. Interested applicants can contact the department directly for information about future availability and application procedures.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

Waiting lists for Seybold Village and El Centro Familiar, which serve disabled, mobility impaired, and/or elderly individuals, closed on June 11, 2026; El Centro Familiar applicants must be 55 years of age or disabled, and the program is transitioning to RAD.

Last verified May 30, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The program assists very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled; eligibility considers income limits, with a family of four not exceeding $45,700 per year.

Last verified February 19, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 13, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

2292

Fair Market Rent - Bernalillo County, NM

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$828
1 Bedroom	$1,005
2 Bedroom	$1,222
3 Bedroom	$1,722
4 Bedroom	$2,064

Income Limits - Bernalillo County, NM

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $14,200
Very Low (50%): $23,650
Low (80%): $37,800

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $27,000
Low (80%): $43,200

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $30,400
Low (80%): $48,600

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $33,750
Low (80%): $54,000

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $36,450
Low (80%): $58,350

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $39,150
Low (80%): $62,650

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $41,850
Low (80%): $67,000

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,550
Very Low (50%): $44,550
Low (80%): $71,300

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$14,200	$23,650	$37,800
2 Persons	$17,420	$27,000	$43,200
3 Persons	$21,960	$30,400	$48,600
4 Persons	$26,500	$33,750	$54,000
5 Persons	$31,040	$36,450	$58,350
6 Persons	$35,580	$39,150	$62,650
7 Persons	$40,120	$41,850	$67,000
8 Persons	$44,550	$44,550	$71,300

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Albuquerque, NM?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Bernalillo County, NM is: $828 (Studio), $1005 (1BR), $1222 (2BR), $1722 (3BR), $2064 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Bernalillo County Housing Department is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Bernalillo County Housing Department have?+

Bernalillo County Housing Department has a total of 2292 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Bernalillo County Housing Department?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Bernalillo County, NM?+

For a 4-person household in Bernalillo County, NM, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $33,750, Low Income (80% AMI): $54,000. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

How do I apply for housing at Bernalillo County Housing Department?+

Bernalillo County Housing Department is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 5053140200, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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