Region VI HA — Income-Restricted Housing in Carrizozo, NM 88301
Carrizozo, NM 88301
84 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Eastern Regional Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 10 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Housing authority: (575) 622-0881Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Eastern Regional Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (575) 622-0881.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Bedrooms (estimated)
- 15 1 bedroom · 39 2 bedrooms · 30 3 bedrooms
- Average tenant rent
- $403/mo
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Rents and income limits in 88301
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,010/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,400/yr
- Renters in 88301 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 29%
Income limits (2026)
Lincoln County, NM area · median family income $73,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 | $25,850 | $41,350 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $29,550 | $47,250 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $33,250 | $53,150 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $36,900 | $59,050 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $39,900 | $63,800 |
| 6 | $42,850 | $42,850 | $68,500 |
| 7 | $45,800 | $45,800 | $73,250 |
| 8 | $48,750 | $48,750 | $77,950 |
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.
| Size | 88301 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $834 |
| 1 bedroom | $800 | $839 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $1,063 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,355 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,667 |
Wider area = Lincoln County, NM. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,050 (88341) to $1,060 (88312).
Census figures for 88301 (2020–2024 average): median rent $497 (uncertain estimate). Median household income $43,900 (uncertain estimate). 9% of homes are rented. 29% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 21% 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 88301's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 88301Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Region VI HA?
Apply through Eastern Regional Housing Authority, which runs Region VI HA. Call (575) 622-0881. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Region VI HA Section 8 housing?
Region VI HA is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at Region VI HA?
Public records list 84 units at Region VI HA in Carrizozo, NM 88301. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Region VI HA?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 88301 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 Region VI HA?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Region VI HA in Carrizozo, NM 88301. 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 Carrizozo, NM 88301?
Most income-restricted buildings in Carrizozo, NM 88301 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 $25,850, and $36,900 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($41,350 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 Carrizozo, NM 88301?
For many programs in Carrizozo, NM 88301, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $25,850 a year for 1 person and $36,900 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $41,350 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 Carrizozo, NM 88301?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Carrizozo, NM 88301, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Carrizozo, NM 88301 is $1,010 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 Region VI HA take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Region VI HA has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Carrizozo, NM 88301 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Region VI HA.
Sources: HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.