Low Income Apartments In San Juan County
New Mexico
Low Income Apartments In San Juan County
There are 16 low income housing apartment complexes which contain 901 affordable apartments for rent in San Juan County, New Mexico. Many of these rental apartments are income based housing with about 517 apartments that set rent based on your income. Often referred to as "HUD apartments", there are 349 Project-Based Section 8 subsidized apartments in San Juan County. There are 384 other low income apartments that don't have rental assistance but are still considered to be affordable housing for low income families.
Housing Authorities that serve San Juan County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the County of San Juan | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher |
| Northern Regional Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher; Public Housing; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in San Juan County, New Mexico
San Juan County, NM Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 16 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 901 |
| Total Rent Assisted Apartments | 517 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 26.63% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.12 |
| Total Population | 125,133 |
| Housing Units | 40,643 |
| Average Household Size | 3.04 |
| Median Household Income | $48,671 ±$1,608 |
| Median Rent | $744 ±$23 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 39.06% ± 3.85pp |
Population and Household Demographics
San Juan County is a County in New Mexico with a population of 125,133. There are 40,643 households in the county with an average household size of 3.04 persons. 26.63% of households in San Juan County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in San Juan County
The median gross income for households in San Juan County is $48,671 a year, or $4,056 a month. The median rent for the county is $744 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In San Juan County, a household making less than $2,480 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 39.06% of households who rent are overburdened in San Juan County.1
Area Median Income In San Juan County
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.
In San Juan County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $60,100
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 San Juan County
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 San Juan County HUD Rental Assistance in San Juan County
| Income | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% of Median | $12,650 | $16,460 | $20,780 | $25,100 | $29,420 | $33,740 | $37,300 | $39,700 |
| 50% of Median | $21,050 | $24,050 | $27,050 | $30,050 | $32,500 | $34,900 | $37,300 | $39,700 |
| 80% of Median | $33,700 | $38,500 | $43,300 | $48,100 | $51,950 | $55,800 | $59,650 | $63,500 |
Low Income Housing Tax Credits in San Juan County
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program aims to create affordable rental housing for low and very low income families.
From 1993 to 2005, 8 low income apartment communities containing 431 rental apartments have been constructed and made affordable to low income persons in San Juan County by the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program.
If your income is less than 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI), you should not expect to pay more than the rent value for a unit in the table below. However, Affordable apartment communities that receive funding through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program may have rental units that are not subject to income and rent limits.
Rent limits for the LIHTC Program are determined so that a household making the maximum income for the expected household size of the unit would only pay 30% of their income for rent.
Income Qualifications for Low Income Housing Tax Credit Apartments in San Juan County
| Income | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60% of Median | $25,260 | $28,860 | $32,460 | $36,060 | $39,000 | $41,880 | $44,760 | $47,640 |
For example, the expected household size for a two bedroom apartment is 3 people. Using the table above, the maximum income for a 3 person household at 60% of the AMI in San Juan County is $32,460 a year, or $2,705 a month. To determine the maximum rent in the table below we multiply the monthly maximum income, $2,705 by 30% to get a maximum rent of $812 a month.
Rent for units in the LIHTC Program include a utility allowance which is determined by the average monthly cost of utilities paid directly by residents. This allowance has not been subtracted from the rents in the table below. These utility allowances are set on a property by property basis.
| % of AMI | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed | 5 Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% | $526 | $564 | $676 | $782 | $873 | $963 |
| 60% | $632 | $677 | $812 | $938 | $1,047 | $1,155 |
Fair Market Rents in San Juan County
Fair Market Rents, often abbreviated as FMR, can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Notably, Fair Market Rents are used to establish the payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, maximum rents in HOME financed rental projects and initial rents for Section 8 project based assistance.
2019 Fair Market Rents
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $667 | $674 | $784 | $1,021 | $1,061 |
Cities In San Juan County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Listings | Served By |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 7 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Farmington are the Housing Authority of the County of San Juan and Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Shiprock | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Shiprock are the Housing Authority of the County of San Juan and Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Bloomfield | 4 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Bloomfield are the Housing Authority of the County of San Juan and Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Aztec | 3 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Aztec are the Housing Authority of the County of San Juan and Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Beclabito | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Beclabito is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Blanco | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Blanco is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Cedar Hill | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Cedar Hill is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Flora Vista | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Flora Vista is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Kirtland | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kirtland is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Lake Valley | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lake Valley is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| La Plata | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves La Plata is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Lee Acres | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lee Acres is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Nageezi | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Nageezi is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Napi Headquarters | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Napi Headquarters is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Naschitti | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Naschitti is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Navajo Dam | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Navajo Dam is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Nenahnezad | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Nenahnezad is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Newcomb | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Newcomb is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| North Light Plant | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves North Light Plant is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Ojo Amarillo | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Ojo Amarillo is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Sanostee | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sanostee is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Sheep Springs | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sheep Springs is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Spencerville | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Spencerville is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Upper Fruitland | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Upper Fruitland is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Waterflow | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Waterflow is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| West Hammond | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves West Hammond is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
| Young Place | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Young Place is the Northern Regional Housing Authority. |
