Affordable Housing In La Mesa
Dona Ana County,
New Mexico
Housing Authorities that serve La Mesa
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
| Housing Authority of the County of Dona Ana | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in La Mesa, New Mexico
There are 0 low income housing apartment communities offering 0 affordable apartments for rent in La Mesa, New Mexico.
Income Based Apartments in La Mesa, New Mexico
La Mesa 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 La Mesa, New Mexico
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in La Mesa.
Housing Choice Vouchers in La Mesa, New Mexico
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay La Mesa landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in La Mesa.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in La Mesa, New Mexico for a two-bedroom apartment is between $661 and $807.
2021 La Mesa, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Mesa, New Mexico Fair Market Rent | $571 | $603 | $734 | $1,050 | $1,262 |
| La Mesa, New Mexico Payment Standard Range | $514 to $628 | $543 to $663 | $661 to $807 | $945 to $1,155 | $1,136 to $1,388 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
La Mesa, 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 | 45.45% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.67 |
| Average Household Size | 3.36 |
| Median Household Income | $29,083 ±$14,235 |
| Median Rent | $617 ±$164 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 50% ± 34.07pp |
| Total Population | 887 |
Population and Household Demographics
La Mesa is a city in Dona Ana County, New Mexico with a population of 887. There are 264 households in the city with an average household size of 3.36 persons. 45.45% of households in La Mesa are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in La Mesa
The median gross income for households in La Mesa is $29,083 a year, or $2,424 a month. The median rent for the city is $617 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In La Mesa, a household making less than $2,057 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 50% of households who rent are overburdened in La Mesa.
Area Median Income In La Mesa
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 La Mesa, the AMI is calculated from all households within Dona Ana County.
In La Mesa, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $52,100
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 La Mesa
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 La Mesa
| 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 La Mesa 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 La Mesa 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 La Mesa 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 |
