Affordable Housing In Bluewater Village
Cibola County,
New Mexico
Housing Authorities that serve Bluewater Village
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Northern Regional Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Bluewater Village, New Mexico
There are 0 low income housing apartment communities offering 0 affordable apartments for rent in Bluewater Village, New Mexico.
Income Based Apartments in Bluewater Village, New Mexico
Bluewater Village features 0 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Bluewater Village, New Mexico
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Bluewater Village.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Bluewater Village, New Mexico
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Bluewater Village landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Bluewater Village.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Bluewater Village, New Mexico for a two-bedroom apartment is between $672 and $822.
2021 Bluewater Village, New Mexico Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluewater Village, New Mexico Fair Market Rent | $640 | $655 | $747 | $942 | $1,013 |
| Bluewater Village, New Mexico Payment Standard Range | $576 to $704 | $590 to $721 | $672 to $822 | $848 to $1,036 | $912 to $1,114 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Bluewater Village, NM Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 0 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 0 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 0 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 10.63% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 6.59 |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Median Household Income | $0 ±$0 |
| Median Rent | $0 ±$0 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 100% ± 112.07pp |
| Total Population | 350 |
Population and Household Demographics
Bluewater Village is a city in Cibola County, New Mexico with a population of 350. There are 160 households in the city with an average household size of 2.19 persons. 10.63% of households in Bluewater Village are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Bluewater Village
The median gross income for households in Bluewater Village is $0 a year, or $0 a month. The median rent for the city is $0 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Bluewater Village, a household making less than $0 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 100% of households who rent are overburdened in Bluewater Village.
Area Median Income In Bluewater Village
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Bluewater Village, the AMI is calculated from all households within Cibola County.
In Bluewater Village, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $48,500
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Bluewater Village
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Bluewater Village
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Bluewater Village AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$12,760 | $17,240 | $21,720 | $26,200 | $29,650 | $31,850 | $34,050 | $36,250 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Bluewater Village AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$19,250 | $22,000 | $24,750 | $27,450 | $29,650 | $31,850 | $34,050 | $36,250 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Bluewater Village AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$30,750 | $35,150 | $39,550 | $43,900 | $47,450 | $50,950 | $54,450 | $57,950 |
