This housing agency serves Sierra County, New Mexico.
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| Open Until Further Notice: Truth or Consequences Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List | Learn More |
| Open Until Further Notice: Truth or Consequences Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List | Learn More |
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:
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.
The Housing Authority of the City of Truth or Consequences (HACTC) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for families and senior/disabled households.The HACTC offers one Public Housing community with 100 units for families and senior/disabled households.There are three ways to apply:
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) 894-2244Section 8 Application Checklist
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Truth or Consequences Housing Authority serves 239 low-income households. The agency manages 193 Housing Choice Vouchers and 87 public housing units.
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.
Working adults head 66 households and make up 28 percent of households served by 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.
| Black | 7 |
| Native American | 2 |
| Asian-Pacific Islander | 2 |
| White | 163 |
| Hispanic | 65 |
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.
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.
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.
Know your rights as a Section 8 tenant.
Some states and local governments have laws that protect renters with a Section 8 voucher who are looking for an available unit. Check your local laws.Karan King says:
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