Section 8 Waiting Lists in New Mexico

As of July 21st, 2023, there are 5 Section 8 waiting lists that are open now, opening soon, or always open in New Mexico.

To apply to an open Section 8 waiting list in New Mexico, you need to submit a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) application to the respective housing authority that has an open waiting list. Here are the waiting lists with their respective openings:

• The Santa Fe, New Mexico Section 8 waiting list will be open until December 4th, 2024 at 4:00pm.
• The Clovis Housing and Redevelopment Agency Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Truth or Consequences Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Housing Authority of the City of Tucumcari Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Fe Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Western Regional Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The San Miguel County, New Mexico Section 8 waiting list has been open since August 18th, 2022.

You can apply to these waiting lists by submitting your Section 8 HCV application to the respective housing authorities on or after their opening dates.

Yes, as of June 28th, 2024, 3 of the Section 8 waiting lists in New Mexico have preferences for seniors.

The Housing Authority of the City of Tucumcari Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.

The Housing Authority of the County of Santa Fe Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.

The San Miguel County, New Mexico Section 8 waiting list has been open since August 18th, 2022.

No, you do not have to live in New Mexico to apply to an open waiting list in the state. However, many waiting lists do have preferences for local residents and commuters.