About This Property
The Housing Authority of San Miguel County operates 177 units of public housing in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Both the public housing waitlist and Section 8 waitlist are currently closed to new applicants.
Waitlist Information
Preferences include displaced persons, seniors, and veterans; eligibility requires meeting HUD guidelines, income, family size, citizenship (one household member US citizen), and criminal record check for those 18+.
Preferences include displaced by natural disaster, terminated from assistance due to lack of funding, homeless persons, working, elderly, disabled, veterans, foster youth, Near-Elderly, and Victims of Domestic Violence.
Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org
Updated November 4, 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 San Miguel County is typically 30% of household income or less.
How many units does Housing Authority of San Miguel County have?+
Housing Authority of San Miguel County has a total of 177 housing units.
Is there a waitlist for Housing Authority of San Miguel County?+
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.
How do I apply for housing at Housing Authority of San Miguel County?+
Housing Authority of San Miguel County is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 5053140235, 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.
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.
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