White Mesa Apts — Income-Restricted Housing in Sanders, AZ 86512

74 Nahata Dzill Rd, Sanders, AZ 86512

Tax creditUSDA rural

37 units · 2–3 BR

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How to apply

  1. Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
2001
Bedrooms
18 2 bedrooms · 19 3 bedrooms
USDA rental assistance
36 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
Accessible units
3

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Rents and income limits in 86512

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,070/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$42,800/yr
Renters in 86512 paying 30% or more of income on rent
21%

Income limits (2026)

Apache County, AZ area · median family income $54,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$15,960$24,000$38,400
2$21,640$27,400$43,850
3$27,320$30,850$49,350
4$33,000$34,250$54,800
5$37,000$37,000$59,200
6$39,750$39,750$63,600
7$42,500$42,500$68,000
8$45,250$45,250$72,350

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size86512Wider area
Studio$750$746
1 bedroom$820$819
2 bedrooms$1,070$1,071
3 bedrooms$1,480$1,483
4 bedrooms$1,790$1,790

Wider area = Apache County, AZ. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,070 (86506) to $1,140 (87326).

Census figures for 86512 (2020–2024 average): median rent $625. Median household income $31,087. 31% of homes are rented. 21% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 5% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 86512's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 86512

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to White Mesa Apts?

No phone is listed for White Mesa Apts. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is White Mesa Apts Section 8 housing?

White Mesa Apts is listed as income-restricted housing in Sanders, AZ 86512 (lihtc, usda). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.

How many units are at White Mesa Apts?

Public records list 37 units at White Mesa Apts in Sanders, AZ 86512. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near White Mesa Apts?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 86512 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into White Mesa Apts?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at White Mesa Apts in Sanders, AZ 86512. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Sanders, AZ 86512?

Most income-restricted buildings in Sanders, AZ 86512 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $24,000, and $34,250 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($38,400 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Sanders, AZ 86512?

For many programs in Sanders, AZ 86512, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $24,000 a year for 1 person and $34,250 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $38,400 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Sanders, AZ 86512?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Sanders, AZ 86512, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Sanders, AZ 86512 is $1,070 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does White Mesa Apts take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that White Mesa Apts has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Sanders, AZ 86512 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call White Mesa Apts.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.