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City of Albuquerque Housing Authority

Name: City of Albuquerque Housing Authority
Address: 1840 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, US
Telephone: 5057643920

1840 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106

Information verified November 4, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 11 hr ago

About This Property

The City of Albuquerque Housing Authority operates 5,191 units of public housing throughout Albuquerque, NM in Bernalillo County. The public housing waitlist is currently closed, while the Section 8 waitlist remains open for qualified applicants. Interested residents can contact the housing authority directly for information about available programs and application procedures.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

Opened October 5, 2026

Closed October 31, 2026

Apply: Online

AHA maintains one community-wide public housing list, ordered by preference points and then by the date and time of a complete application. Federal preferences include involuntary displacement, loss of home due to disaster, or needing to move to avoid reprisals; local preferences include being employed or going to school, or participating in welfare-to-work or job training programs, and for applicants who are disabled or elderly.

Last verified November 2, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closing Soon

Opened October 16, 2026

Closes November 15, 2026

Apply: Online

Applicants are placed on the waiting list using a lottery system, and the application pool and waiting list are purged annually. Federal preferences include involuntary displacement, loss of home due to disaster, or needing to move to avoid reprisals; local preferences include being employed or going to school, or participating in welfare-to-work or job training programs, and for applicants who are disabled or elderly.

Last verified October 17, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated November 4, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

5191

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 City of Albuquerque Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does City of Albuquerque Housing Authority have?+

City of Albuquerque Housing Authority has a total of 5191 housing 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 City of Albuquerque Housing Authority?+

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

How do I apply for housing at City of Albuquerque Housing Authority?+

City of Albuquerque Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 5057643920, 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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