
About This Property
The Housing Authority of the County of San Miguel provides public housing and Section 8 rental assistance to residents of Las Vegas and San Miguel County, New Mexico. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. Interested applicants can contact the housing authority directly for information about future availability and application procedures.
Waitlist Information
Applicants are placed by date and time received. One household member must be a US citizen. Preferences include displaced persons, seniors, and veterans.
The HCV waiting list for San Miguel County is managed by the Bernalillo County Housing Department. Preferences include displaced by natural disaster, terminated from assistance due to lack of funding, homeless persons, working, elderly persons, disabled persons, veterans, foster youth, Near-Elderly, and Victims of Domestic Violence. Applicants are placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received after sorting preferences.
Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org
Updated October 18, 2026
Property Details
Fair Market Rent - San Miguel 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 | $703 |
| 1 Bedroom | $781 |
| 2 Bedroom | $877 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,384 |
Income Limits - San Miguel County, NM
Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $12,880
- Very Low (50%)
- $19,150
- Low (80%)
- $30,600
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $17,420
- Very Low (50%)
- $21,850
- Low (80%)
- $35,000
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $21,960
- Very Low (50%)
- $24,600
- Low (80%)
- $39,350
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $26,500
- Very Low (50%)
- $27,300
- Low (80%)
- $43,700
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $29,500
- Very Low (50%)
- $29,500
- Low (80%)
- $47,200
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $31,700
- Very Low (50%)
- $31,700
- Low (80%)
- $50,700
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $33,900
- Very Low (50%)
- $33,900
- Low (80%)
- $54,200
- Extremely Low (30%)
- $36,050
- Very Low (50%)
- $36,050
- Low (80%)
- $57,700
| Household | Extremely Low (30%) | Very Low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $12,880 | $19,150 | $30,600 |
| 2 Persons | $17,420 | $21,850 | $35,000 |
| 3 Persons | $21,960 | $24,600 | $39,350 |
| 4 Persons | $26,500 | $27,300 | $43,700 |
| 5 Persons | $29,500 | $29,500 | $47,200 |
| 6 Persons | $31,700 | $31,700 | $50,700 |
| 7 Persons | $33,900 | $33,900 | $54,200 |
| 8 Persons | $36,050 | $36,050 | $57,700 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent for affordable housing in Las Vegas, NM?+
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for San Miguel County, NM is: $703 (Studio), $781 (1BR), $877 (2BR), $1186 (3BR), $1384 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Housing Authority of the County of San Miguel is typically 30% of household income or less.
What are the income limits for affordable housing in San Miguel County, NM?+
For a 4-person household in San Miguel County, NM, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $27,300, Low Income (80% AMI): $43,700. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.
How do I apply for housing at Housing Authority of the County of San Miguel?+
Housing Authority of the County of San Miguel is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 5054541813, 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.
Is there a waitlist for Housing Authority of the County of San Miguel?+
Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Open. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.
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