Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

Waiting List
Closed: Dona Ana County, New Mexico Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Desert Hope Apartments Limited Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Jardines Verdes, Section 8 New Construction Other Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Dona Ana County, New Mexico Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority (MVPHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were accepted from July 2, 2021, until October 5, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Visit the MVPHA office.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received.

For more information, visit the MVPHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MVPHA on November 19, 2021.

Closed: Desert Hope Apartments Limited Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority (MVPHA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) apartments at Desert Hope Apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from May 3, 2021, until May 14, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the MVPHA public notice, "This waitlist is only for homeless or chronically ill homeless individuals."

There were three ways to apply during the opening period: 

  • Complete the online application.
  • Call the MVPHA.
  • In person at MVPHA.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the MVPHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MVPHA on November 19, 2021.

Closed: Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority (MVPHA) Public Housing waiting list for 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from April 19, 2021 until October 5, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were three ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Call the MVPHA to request an application.
  3. In person at the MVPHA.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the MVPHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MVPHA on November 19, 2021.

Closed: Jardines Verdes, Section 8 New Construction Other Waiting List

The Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority (MVPHA) Section 8 New Construction waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Jardines Verdes is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from April 12, 2021 until April 16, 2021.

Application method has not yet been confirmed.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the MVPHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MVPHA public notice, on April 19, 2021.

About The Agency

Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,890 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 7:30am-3:00pm
Tuesday 7:30am-3:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am-3:00pm
Thursday 7:30am-3:00pm
Friday 7:30am-3:00pm

926 South San Pedro Street, Las Cruces, NM

Visit Website(575) 528-2000

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How large is the Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority?

Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority serves 1,370 low-income households. The agency manages 1,666 Housing Choice Vouchers and 238 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 70 percent of households served by Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority households.

How many Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 356 households and make up 26 percent of households served by Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority?

There are 1000 female-headed renter households living in Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 73% of those served by the Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority renters?

Black 69
White 301
Hispanic 986

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority?

There are 411 households headed by seniors served by the Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority. Senior households are 30% of households in Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority housing?

There are 315 persons with disabilities living in Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 23% of households served by the Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority?

The Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on July 2, 2021 and closed on October 5, 2021.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority

Jardines Alegres

1304 Bon Burt Ln, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005

San Pedro Place

926 S San Pedro St, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001

Walnut Grove

1102 E Mulberry Ave, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001

Tres Arboles

1011 Ash Avenue, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001