Affordable Housing In Taos Pueblo
Taos County,
New Mexico
Housing Authorities that serve Taos Pueblo
| 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 Taos Pueblo, New Mexico
There are 0 low income housing apartment communities offering 0 affordable apartments for rent in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico.
Income Based Apartments in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico
Taos Pueblo 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 Taos Pueblo, New Mexico
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Taos Pueblo.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Taos Pueblo landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Taos Pueblo.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico for a two-bedroom apartment is between $828 and $1,012.
2021 Taos Pueblo, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taos Pueblo, New Mexico Fair Market Rent | $756 | $760 | $920 | $1,144 | $1,593 |
| Taos Pueblo, New Mexico Payment Standard Range | $680 to $832 | $684 to $836 | $828 to $1,012 | $1,030 to $1,258 | $1,434 to $1,752 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Taos Pueblo, 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 | 11.23% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.23 |
| Average Household Size | 2.87 |
| Median Household Income | $29,716 ±$14,601 |
| Median Rent | $0 ±$0 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 9.3% ± 46.87pp |
| Total Population | 1,098 |
Population and Household Demographics
Taos Pueblo is a city in Taos County, New Mexico with a population of 1,098. There are 383 households in the city with an average household size of 2.87 persons. 11.23% of households in Taos Pueblo are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Taos Pueblo
The median gross income for households in Taos Pueblo is $29,716 a year, or $2,476 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 Taos Pueblo, a household making less than $0 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 9.3% of households who rent are overburdened in Taos Pueblo.
Area Median Income In Taos Pueblo
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 Taos Pueblo, the AMI is calculated from all households within Taos County.
In Taos Pueblo, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $48,800
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 Taos Pueblo
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 Taos Pueblo
| 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 Taos Pueblo 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 Taos Pueblo 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 Taos Pueblo 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 |
