Santa Cruz County, AZ
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $778/mo | $700 – $856/mo |
| 1 BR | $860/mo | $774 – $946/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,129/mo | $1,016 – $1,242/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,570/mo | $1,413 – $1,727/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,615/mo | $1,454 – $1,777/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Santa Cruz County, AZ (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Santa Cruz County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Santa Cruz County
- Nogales Housing Authority
951 N Kitchen St, Nogales, AZ, 85621 · 5202874183
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Santa Cruz County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,300 |
| 2 people | $26,600 |
| 3 people | $29,950 |
| 4 people | $33,250 |
| 5 people | $35,950 |
| 6 people | $38,600 |
| 7 people | $41,250 |
| 8 people | $43,900 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Santa Cruz County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
- Elderly
LAS TERRAZAS APARTMENTS
661 E PATAGONIA HWY, NOGALES, AZ, 85621103 income-restricted units of 104 total16 1BR, 49 2BR, 39 3BRBuilt 20239% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053 BOWMAN SENIOR RESIDENCES
229 N GRAND AVENUE, NOGALES, AZ, 8562148 income-restricted units48 1BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045- Elderly
MOUNTAIN POINTE APTS PHASE II
800 E BAFFERT DR, NOGALES, AZ, 8562160 income-restricted units18 1BR, 18 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038 - Elderly
VILLA PARAISO
1033 W MARIPOSA RANCH RD, NOGALES, AZ, 8562134 income-restricted units of 40 total32 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038 - Elderly
LA VISTA APTS
300 W GOLD HILL RD, NOGALES, AZ, 8562122 income-restricted units of 24 total12 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037 SANTA CAROLINA APTS
1068 W PAUL BOND DR, NOGALES, AZ, 85621128 income-restricted units64 2BR, 64 3BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037- Elderly
EL DESTINO
1271 W FRONTAGE RD, RIO RICO, AZ, 8564851 income-restricted units of 61 total28 2BR, 27 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036 - Elderly
LOMA MARIPOSA APTS II
1830 N LOMA MARIPOSA RD, NOGALES, AZ, 8562174 income-restricted units of 100 total50 2BR, 50 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034 - Elderly
LOMA MARIPOSA APTS I
1790 N LOMA MARIPOSA RD, NOGALES, AZ, 8562154 income-restricted units of 60 total30 2BR, 30 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031 - Elderly
MOUNTAIN POINTE APTS PHASE I
800 E BAFFERT DR, NOGALES, AZ, 8562195 income-restricted units of 108 total44 3BR, 65 4BR+Built 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031 - Elderly
CASA BONITA APT HOMES
1100 E PKWY DR, NOGALES, AZ, 8562164 income-restricted units18 2BR, 36 3BR, 10 4BR+Built 19984% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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