Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Anthony, NM 88021
8 affordable buildings in 88021 · 9 more within 12 mi
Anthony, NM 88021 has 8 income-restricted buildings: 7 tax credit and 3 usda rural. 9 more are listed within 12 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 88021
Franklin Vista Apts
820 Hettinga Lane, Anthony, NM 88021
136 units · 1–3 BR
- 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Franklin Vista VI Apts LP
855 Clark Street, Anthony, NM 88021
24 units · 2–4+ BR
- For farmworker households
Tierra Encantada LLLP
880 Anthony Dr, Anthony, NM 88021
24 units · 2–4+ BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
- For farmworker households
No buildings in 88021 match this filter.
Nearby
Vinton Palms
7755 De Alva Drive, Vinton, TX 79821
11.8 mi away
40 units · 1–4+ BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness
Santa Teresa Family Homes
100 Comerciantes Blvd, Santa Teresa, NM 88008
12 mi away
74 units · 60 income-restricted · 3 BR
Santa Teresa Terrace Apts
100 Commerciantes Blvd Bldg 2, Santa Teresa, NM 88008
12 mi away
112 units · 2–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Anthony Ha
609 Magdalena St, Anthony, TX 79821
12.2 mi away
25 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Anthony Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 22 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Anthony Palms
120 Sandia Rd., Anthony, TX 79821
12.9 mi away
80 units · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 88021
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,010/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,400/yr
- Renters in 88021 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 56%
Income limits (2026)
Las Cruces, NM area · median family income $79,900. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,350 | $27,200 | $43,550 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $31,100 | $49,750 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $35,000 | $55,950 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $38,850 | $62,150 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $42,000 | $67,150 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $45,100 | $72,100 |
| 7 | $48,200 | $48,200 | $77,100 |
| 8 | $51,300 | $51,300 | $82,050 |
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 | 88021 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $750 | $790 |
| 1 bedroom | $920 | $975 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $1,073 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,461 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,610 | $1,692 |
Wider area = Las Cruces, NM. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (88027) to $1,340 (88008).
Census figures for 88021 (2020–2024 average): median rent $608. Median household income $46,217. 24% of homes are rented. 56% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 24% 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 88021's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 88021Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Anthony, NM 88021?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Anthony, NM 88021, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Anthony, NM 88021 have openings?
These lists for Anthony, NM 88021 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Anthony, NM 88021?
Use the phone number on each building card in Anthony, NM 88021. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Anthony, NM 88021?
In Anthony, NM 88021, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 88021?
This directory lists 8 income-restricted buildings in Anthony, NM 88021. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 88021?
Yes — this page also lists 9 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Anthony, NM 88021 (within about 12 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Anthony, NM 88021?
Most income-restricted buildings in Anthony, NM 88021 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 $27,200, and $38,850 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($43,550 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 Anthony, NM 88021?
For many programs in Anthony, NM 88021, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $27,200 a year for 1 person and $38,850 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $43,550 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Anthony, NM 88021?
There is no single waiting list for Anthony, NM 88021. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Anthony, NM 88021?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists tax-credit apartments in Anthony, NM 88021. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Anthony, NM 88021?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Anthony, NM 88021, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Anthony, NM 88021 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Anthony, NM 88021?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Anthony, NM 88021. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Anthony, NM 88021?
This page may still list buildings in Anthony, NM 88021 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 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.
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