About This Property
Sawmill Lofts comprises 60 units in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with 59 designated as low-income housing. The property includes 28 one-bedroom, 18 two-bedroom, and 14 three-bedroom units and has been in service since 2006. Sawmill Lofts is owned by a non-profit organization, financed through FHA funding, and receives 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.
Waitlist Information
Waitlist managed by City of Albuquerque Housing Authority
Pre-applications for public housing apartments of all bedroom sizes will be accepted online only at www.abqha.org.
Federal preferences are for involuntarily displaced, natural disaster victims, or those avoiding reprisals. Local preferences include employed, students, welfare-to-work/job training, disabled, or elderly applicants. When last open, preferences included families terminated from AHA's HCV program due to insufficient funding and participants in certain supportive housing programs for the homeless. Selection was by random lottery, weighed by preferences. No notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org
Updated October 2, 2026
Property Details
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.
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $14,200
- Very Low (50%)
- $23,650
- Low (80%)
- $37,800
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $17,420
- Very Low (50%)
- $27,000
- Low (80%)
- $43,200
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $21,960
- Very Low (50%)
- $30,400
- Low (80%)
- $48,600
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $26,500
- Very Low (50%)
- $33,750
- Low (80%)
- $54,000
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $31,040
- Very Low (50%)
- $36,450
- Low (80%)
- $58,350
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $35,580
- Very Low (50%)
- $39,150
- Low (80%)
- $62,650
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $40,120
- Very Low (50%)
- $41,850
- Low (80%)
- $67,000
- 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 |
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Tax Credit Program Details
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 Sawmill Lofts is typically 30% of household income or less.
What size apartments are available at Sawmill Lofts?+
Sawmill Lofts offers the following unit types: 28 One-Bedroom, 18 Two-Bedroom, 14 Three-Bedroom units, for a total of 60 units.
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.
Is there a waitlist for Sawmill Lofts?+
Public Housing waitlist is currently Opening Soon and is expected to open for applications soon. 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.
Who manages Sawmill Lofts?+
Sawmill Lofts is managed by . You can reach them at . Visit their website for more information.
How do I apply for housing at Sawmill Lofts?+
Sawmill Lofts is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property. To apply, you can start by calling , or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. Contact the property to learn about availability and application requirements. Eligibility is based on income limits set for the area.
What is the price range for apartments in Albuquerque, NM?+
Based on Fair Market Rent for Bernalillo County, the estimated price range is: 1-bedroom: $1005, 2-bedroom: $1222, 3-bedroom: $1722. Actual rent at Sawmill Lofts may be lower for income-eligible households.
Contact Information
Walk Score
Very Walkable
Nearby Schools
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