Truth or Consequences Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Sierra County, New Mexico.

Waiting List
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Open Until Further Notice: Truth or Consequences Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Truth or Consequences Housing Authority (TCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open until further notice.There are three ways to apply

  1. Visit the TCHA to pick up a pre-application, located at 108 S. Cedar Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm MT; and 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
  2. Request to have a pre-application mailed to you by calling (575) 894-2244 Ext. 21 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm; and 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
  3. Download a pre-application online, then print and complete.

Once the pre-application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the address listed above, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm; and 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.Be sure to include these documents with the pre-application: Birth certificates, Social Security Cards, proof of all income, photo IDs for all adult household members, and marriage license if applicable.The TCHA does have a preference for: Extremely low income households.For more information, visit the TCHA website, or call the office at (575) 894-2244.

Open Until Further Notice: Truth or Consequences Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

About The Agency

Truth or Consequences Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 290 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

108 South Cedar Street, Truth Or Consequences, NM

Visit Website(575) 894-2244

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Truth or Consequences Housing Authority?

Truth or Consequences Housing Authority serves 239 low-income households. The agency manages 193 Housing Choice Vouchers and 87 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Truth or Consequences Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 61 percent of households served by Truth or Consequences Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 89 percent of Truth or Consequences Housing Authority households.

How many Truth or Consequences Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 66 households and make up 28 percent of households served by Truth or Consequences Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Truth or Consequences Housing Authority?

There are 162 female-headed renter households living in Truth or Consequences Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 68% of those served by the Truth or Consequences Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Truth or Consequences Housing Authority renters?

Black 7
Native American 2
Asian-Pacific Islander 2
White 163
Hispanic 65

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Truth or Consequences Housing Authority?

There are 93 households headed by seniors served by the Truth or Consequences Housing Authority. Senior households are 39% of households in Truth or Consequences Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Truth or Consequences Housing Authority housing?

There are 62 persons with disabilities living in Truth or Consequences Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 26% of households served by the Truth or Consequences Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Truth or Consequences Housing Authority?

The Truth or Consequences 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.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Truth or Consequences Housing Authority

Villa Del Norte

737 La Joya Street NE, Espanola, New Mexico 87532

Villa San Jose

415 Del Rio St, Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220

Villa Del Sol

401 Coleman St, Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico 87901