Bernalillo County, NM
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 | $1,009/mo | $908 – $1,110/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,185/mo | $1,067 – $1,304/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,464/mo | $1,318 – $1,610/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,036/mo | $1,832 – $2,240/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,399/mo | $2,159 – $2,639/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Bernalillo County, NM (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Bernalillo County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authorities serving Bernalillo County
This county is served by 2 housing authorities. Each may have its own waiting list, payment standards, and application requirements.
- City of Albuquerque Housing Authority
1840 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106 · 5057643920
- Bernalillo County Housing Department
2400 Wellesley Dr NE Ste 100, Albuquerque, NM, 87107 · 5053140200
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Bernalillo 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 | $35,150 |
| 2 people | $40,200 |
| 3 people | $45,200 |
| 4 people | $50,200 |
| 5 people | $54,250 |
| 6 people | $58,250 |
| 7 people | $62,250 |
| 8 people | $66,300 |
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 Bernalillo 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.
VALLE DE ATRISCO FAMILY APARTMENTS
9901 CEJA VISTA ROAD SW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87121240 income-restricted units120 1BR, 72 2BR, 48 3BRBuilt 20219% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051NUEVO ATRISCO APARTMENTS
201 UNSER BLVD. NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 8712168 income-restricted units of 80 total21 1BR, 42 2BR, 17 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050GENERATIONS AT WEST MESA
5710 AVALON ROAD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 8710545 income-restricted units of 54 total24 1BR, 24 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049- Elderly
LADERA SENIOR APTS
3704 LADERA DR NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87120112 income-restricted units of 114 total114 2BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037 - Elderly
SAWMILL LOFTS
1801 BELLAMAH AVE NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 8710459 income-restricted units of 60 total28 1BR, 18 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 2006Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2036 MONTGOMERY MANOR
4301 MORRIS ST NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 8711180 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036- Elderly
EL PUEBLO/MADEIRA APTS
1015 CARDENAS DR SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87108107 income-restricted units42 studio, 61 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035 - Elderly
LAFAYETTE SQUARE
3901 LAFAYETTE DR NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87107187 income-restricted units24 1BR, 100 2BR, 47 3BR, 16 4BR+Built 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035 - Elderly262 income-restricted units of 265 totalBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035
- Elderly
VENTANA RANCH APTS
10400 UNIVERSE BLVD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87114216 income-restricted units of 288 total144 1BR, 96 2BR, 48 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035 COTTONWOOD APTS
3600 OLD AIRPORT RD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87114185 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035- Elderly
CHATEAU APTS
6101 OSUNA RD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 8710978 income-restricted units12 1BR, 39 2BR, 27 3BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035 AZTEC VILLAGE
4321 MONTGOMERY BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87109228 income-restricted units14 studio, 64 1BR, 118 2BR, 32 3BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034CASA BONITA APTS (ALBUQUERQUE)
4540B CARLISLE BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87109140 income-restricted units22 1BR, 64 2BR, 40 3BR, 14 4BR+Built 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034PASEO DEL SOL (LOS RANCHOS)
291 EL PUEBLO RD NW, LOS RANCHOS, NM, 87114124 income-restricted units30 1BR, 70 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034- Elderly
SANDIA VISTA APTS
901 TRAMWAY BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87123138 income-restricted units24 1BR, 66 2BR, 48 3BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034 - Elderly
SUNNY ACRES
2821 MOUNTAIN RD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 8710475 income-restricted units16 1BR, 8 2BR, 36 3BR, 15 4BR+Built 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034 VISTA GRANDE APTS
12801 COPPER AVE NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 8712395 income-restricted units of 96 total24 1BR, 44 2BR, 24 3BR, 4 4BR+Built 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034ALTA VISTA APTS
4200 SPANISH BIT NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87111268 income-restricted units of 270 totalBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034- Elderly
EL PASEO APTS
301 EL PUEBLO RD NW, LOS RANCHOS, NM, 87114166 income-restricted units120 1BR, 46 2BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033 - Elderly
MANZANO MESA APTS
700 EUBANK BLVD SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87123224 income-restricted units112 1BR, 112 2BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033 - Elderly
SANDPIPER APTS
4401 MONTGOMERY BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87109235 income-restricted units of 239 total76 1BR, 96 2BR, 67 3BRBuilt 20039% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033 BRENTWOOD GARDEN APTS
6302 HARPER PL NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87109122 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032VALENCIA COURT APTS
200 VALENCIA DR SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87108188 income-restricted units144 1BR, 44 2BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032ASPEN RIDGE APTS
820 LOUISIANA BLVD SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 8710860 income-restricted units of 96 total24 2BR, 48 3BR, 24 4BR+Built 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031RIVER GLEN APTS
6801 GLENRIO RD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 8712160 income-restricted units of 96 total84 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031VILLA DE SAN FELIPE
701 COAL AVE SW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 8710265 income-restricted units of 161 total76 studio, 53 1BR, 32 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031MOUNTAIN VIEW I
MOUNTAIN VIEW I AKA LA VIDA NUEVA, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87106284 income-restricted units of 316 total32 studio, 64 1BR, 112 2BR, 108 3BRBuilt 20004% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030DESERT WILLOW APTS
8901 JEFFERSON ST NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87113223 income-restricted units of 224 total112 1BR, 112 2BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029LIFESYLE APTS PHASE I
4920 UNION WAY NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87107100 income-restricted units50 1BR, 50 2BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029VILLA HERMOSA APTS
2600 AMERICARE CT NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87120288 income-restricted units48 1BR, 216 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 19999% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029- 118 income-restricted units of 120 total76 1BR, 44 2BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028
RIO VOLCAN II
1919 LADERA DR NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87120124 income-restricted units48 1BR, 76 2BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028RIO VOLCAN I
1919 LADERA DR NW OFC, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87120100 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026ARROYO VILLAS APTS
4701 IRVING BLVD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87114200 income-restricted unitsBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~20251713 GABALDON RD NW
1713 GABALDON RD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 871045 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1992Compliance through ~2022SUNCOR DEVELOPMENT TOWNHOMES
9714 WESTERN AVE SW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 871212 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1992Compliance through ~2022SUNPORT APTS
1325 WELLESLEY DR SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 8710684 income-restricted units of 85 totalBuilt 1992Compliance through ~2022
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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