Albuquerque Housing Authority
Waiting Lists
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- Albuquerque, New Mexico Section 8 HCV is open.
- Public Housing is open.
- The Commons at Martineztown Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Generations at West Mesa Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Luminaria Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Harper Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Broadway and McKnight Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Broadway and McKnight Apartments, Affordable Housing Low-Income is open.
- Albuquerque, New Mexico Mainstream Voucher is closed.
- Mod Rehab Low-Income is closed.
- Mod Rehab Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Low-Income is closed.
- Non Elderly Persons with Disabilities (NED) Low-Income is closed.
Open: Albuquerque, New Mexico Section 8 HCV
The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from June 1, 2023, until June 30, 2023.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
This waiting list has the following preferences:
- First Preference (pool): The AHA will offer first preference to any family that has been terminated from AHA’s HCV program due to insufficient program funding.
- Second Preference (pool): AHA will strive to offer 125 vouchers per calendar year to participants in transitional, rapid rehousing or permanent supportive housing programs that meet the following criteria will be eligible for this preference:
- The supportive housing program serves people experiencing homelessness
- The supportive housing program is located in the Albuquerque Housing Authority’s (AHA) service area
- The supportive housing program is willing to provide a letter to AHA verifying the resident is a participant and is willing to assist the applicant with the Housing Choice Voucher Program application process
- If possible, the supportive housing program will make a good faith effort to provide or provide linkages to case management or comprehensive community support services to the participant for at least 3 months after the participant enters the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
- At least 20% of the supportive housing program budget comes from local, state or federal government funding.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the AHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the AHA public notice on May 1, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via 505-764-3920 or email update@abqha.org.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 06/01/2023.
Open: Public Housing
The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications from April 27, 2023, until July 31,2023.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
This waiting list has the following preferences: Elderly; Disabled; Employed and worked at least 1,040 hours in the past 12 months; Attending accredited educational institution for at least the past 12 months with at least nine credit hours per semester.
It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, weighed by preferences.
For more information, visit the AHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the AHA website on May 1, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via 505-764-3920 or email us at update@abqha.org.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 05/01/2023.
Open: The Commons at Martineztown Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments at The Commons at Martineztown is currently open.
The AHA is accepting applications for this waiting list from August 10, 2022, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Please note: According to the AHA website, "AHA has free kiosks available to complete your pre-application. These terminals are available by appointment only, please call (505) 764-3953 or email update@abqha.org to schedule. Walk-ins will not be accepted."
This waiting list has the following preferences:
- Elderly (62 years or older)
- Disabled
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the AHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the AHA public notice on September, 20, 2022.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (505) 764-3920 or email update@abqha.org.
IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 02/20/2023.
Open: Generations at West Mesa Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 3-Bedroom apartments at The Generations at West Mesa is currently open.
The AHA is accepting applications for this waiting list from August 10, 2022, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Please note: According to the AHA website, "AHA has free kiosks available to complete your pre-application. These terminals are available by appointment only, please call (505) 764-3953 or email update@abqha.org to schedule. Walk-ins will not be accepted."
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the AHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the AHA public notice on September, 20, 2022.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (505) 764-3920 or email update@abqha.org.
IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 02/20/2023.
Open: Luminaria Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Luminaria is currently open.
The AHA is accepting applications for this waiting list from August 10, 2022, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Please note: According to the AHA website, "AHA has free kiosks available to complete your pre-application. These terminals are available by appointment only, please call (505) 764-3953 or email update@abqha.org to schedule. Walk-ins will not be accepted."
This waiting list has the following preferences:
- Veterans
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the AHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the AHA public notice on September, 20, 2022.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (505) 764-3920 or email update@abqha.org.
IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 02/20/2023.
Open: Harper Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments at Harper is currently open.
The AHA is accepting applications for this waiting list from August 10, 2022, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Please note: According to the AHA website, "AHA has free kiosks available to complete your pre-application. These terminals are available by appointment only, please call (505) 764-3953 or email update@abqha.org to schedule. Walk-ins will not be accepted."
This waiting list has the following preferences:
- Households with children
- Active Military
- Veterans
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the AHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the AHA public notice on September, 20, 2022.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (505) 764-3920 or email update@abqha.org.
IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 09/21/2022.
Open: Broadway and McKnight Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) is accepting Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom apartments at Broadway/McKnight from the earliest confirmed open date of March 30, 2023, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Please note: According to the AHA website, "AHA has free kiosks available to complete your pre-application. These terminals are available by appointment only, please call (505) 764-3953 or email update@abqha.org to schedule. Walk-ins will not be accepted."
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the AHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the AHA public notice on April 5, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (505) 764-3953 or email update@abqha.org.
IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 04/28/2023.
Open: Broadway and McKnight Apartments, Affordable Housing Low-Income
The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) Affordable Housing program waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Broadway and McKnight Apartments is currently open.
The AHA is accepting applications for this waiting list from August 10, 2022, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Please note: According to the AHA website, "AHA has free kiosks available to complete your pre-application. These terminals are available by appointment only, please call (505) 764-3953 or email update@abqha.org to schedule. Walk-ins will not be accepted."
This waiting list has the following preferences:
- Households with children
- Active Military
- Veterans
Selected applicants will be placed on this waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the AHA website.
This information was verified by the AHA's facebook notice on August 19, 2022.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Other rental assistance in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (505) 764-3953 or email update@abqha.org.
Last Updated on 02/20/2023.
Closed: Albuquerque, New Mexico Mainstream Voucher
The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) Section 8 Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.
The AHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from September 1, 2022, until September 30, 2022. There is no notice when this waitlist will reopen.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application. Paper applications were not accepted.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the AHA website.
This information was verified by the AHA's public notice on September 19, 2022.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Last Updated on 09/30/2022.
Closed: Mod Rehab Low-Income
The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) MOD Rehabilitation program waiting list for 1 and 2-bedroom apartments is closed.
The AHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from September 1, 2022, until September 30, 2022. There is no notice when this waitlist will reopen.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application. Paper applications we're not accepted.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the AHA website.
This information was verified by the AHA's public notice on September 19, 2022.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Other rental assistance in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Last Updated on 09/30/2022.
Closed: Mod Rehab Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Low-Income
The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) Section 8 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) program waiting list for single room occupancy units is closed.
The AHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from September 1, 2022, until, September 30, 2022. There is no notice when this waitlist will reopen.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application. Paper applications were not accepted.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the AHA website.
This information was verified by the AHA's public notice on September 19, 2022.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Other rental assistance in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Last Updated on 10/06/2022.
Closed: Non Elderly Persons with Disabilities (NED) Low-Income
The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) Non Elderly Persons with Disabilities (NED) program waiting list is closed.
The AHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from September 1, 2022, until September 30, 2022. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application. Paper applications were not accepted.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the AHA website.
This information was verified by the AHA's public notice on September 19, 2022.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Other rental assistance in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Last Updated on 09/30/2022.
About Albuquerque Housing Authority
1840 University Boulevard Southeast, Albuquerque, NM | Visit Website | (505) 764-3920
Albuquerque Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 5,298 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..
In addition, Albuquerque Housing Authority offers other programs for eligible households, including:
- Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
- Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD)
Housing Authority Jurisdiction
Low-income housing managed by Albuquerque Housing Authority is located in Albuquerque, NM.
Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.
About the Albuquerque Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
As of the HUDs most recent Voucher Management System report, Albuquerque Housing Authority manages 3,229 active Housing Choice Vouchers.
The following table summarizes types of vouchers managed and the monthly costs of each as of December 31st, 2021:
| Standard | Tenant Protection | Ported Out | VASH | Non-Elderly Disabled | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vouchers | 2,779 | 46 | 53 | 212 | 139 |
| Monthly Cost Per Voucher | $566 | $734 | $1,000 | $456 | $529 |
| Monthly Cost | $1,573,876 | $33,751 | $52,976 | $96,603 | $73,587 |
Waiting List and Tenancy
According to the 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households database, the housing authority's voucher program has an annual turnover of 11% having issued approximately 358 vouchers in the past year. The average voucher holder has received housing benefits for 8 years and 3 months. According to the 2016 PSH database, persons who were issued a voucher in the preceding 12 months waited an average of 40 months on the waiting list1.
Income Characteristics
According to 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households data, the average voucher household contains 2.1 persons and has a household income of $12,258 per year. 96% of households were very low income (VLI) and 72% were extremely low income (ELI). 22% of households had wages as a major source of income, 2% of households had welfare (TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance) as their primary source of income, and 73% of households had other income (Social Security, Disability or Pension) as their major source of income.
Heads of Household Characteristics
1% of households were headed by a person 24 years old or less, 46% were headed by a person 25 to 49 years old, 27% were headed by a person 51 to 60 years old, and 26% were headed by a person 62 years old or older. In addition, 1% of households were headed by a person 85 years old or older.
37% of households included children, 3% of which had two adults in the household. 33% of households with children have a female head of household. 72% of all households were headed by a female.
72% of all voucher households were headed by minorities with 8% of all heads of households being Black and 0% being Hispanic.
Of all households participating in the Albuquerque Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher program, 33% include at least one person with a disability. 53% of households with a head of household 61 years or less were headed by a person with a disability. 77% of households headed by someone 62 or older were headed by a person with a disability.
Bedroom Size and Overhousing
40% of voucher holders reside in a home with zero or 1 bedroom, 31% with 2 bedrooms and 29% with 3 or more bedrooms. 15% of voucher recipients are considered overhoused, meaning they occupy a rental unit larger than their family size requires.
Rent, Assistance, and Utility Allowances
The average monthly tenant contribution to rent by Albuquerque Housing Authority voucher holders in 2016 was $295 and the average monthly HUD expenditure per voucher holder was $601. The average utility allowance across all voucher recipients is $78.
1. This Picture of Subsidized Households data field is the average wait time of those who received a voucher in the preceding 12 months. Due to special voucher programs like VASH, recent waiting list purges, or waiting list preferences the average wait time can vary significantly from one year to the next and it is entirely possible many current applicants on the waiting list have been waiting for assistance for far longer.
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