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Northern Regional Housing Authority
Taos, New Mexico
Last Updated
10 hours ago
About Northern Regional Housing Authority
Northern Regional Housing Authority (PHA Code: NM088) provides housing assistance in Taos, Taos County, New Mexico. The authority manages approximately 1,215 assisted housing units in the region. These units include 646 Public Housing units and 569 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV).
Currently, the Public Housing program waitlist is open for new applications. The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program waitlist is closed. For eligibility, a family of four in Taos County, NM, must meet the Very Low Income limit, which is $38,750 per year.
Recent activity indicates that the Public Housing waitlist status remains open, while the HCV waitlist has changed from an unknown status to closed. Applicants interested in Public Housing should inquire directly about the application process and specific household eligibility requirements.
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Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Mar 28, 2020
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Applicants are placed on the waiting list by date and time received, with no stated preferences. Eligibility is based on HUD guidelines, income limits, and requires at least one household member to be a US citizen. Incomplete applications will not be processed, and a criminal record check is conducted for applicants 18 and older.
Other Programs
4 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
The waiting list last accepted applications between January 2018 and July 2020, with no preferences mentioned.
The waiting list for Mainstream Vouchers is currently closed.
The waiting list for Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) is currently closed.
The waiting list for RAD is currently closed.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Northern Regional Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Northern Regional Housing Authority
Check Current Status
Northern Regional Housing Authority currently has 1 open waiting list (Public Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Northern Regional Housing Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $38,750/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Northern Regional Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Northern Regional Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Northern Regional Housing Authority manages approximately 1,215 assisted housing units (569 Section 8, 646 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Taos. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Northern Regional Housing Authority
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Northern Regional Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Northern Regional Housing Authority manages approximately 646 Public Housing units in Taos. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Northern Regional Housing Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Taos. This program serves approximately 569 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Northern Regional Housing Authority are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Northern Regional Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Taos. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Northern Regional Housing Authority converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Taos maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for Northern Regional Housing Authority?
Northern Regional Housing Authority Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Northern Regional Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Taos County, NM. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $38,750. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $16,300 | $27,100 | $43,400 |
| 2 Persons | $21,150 | $31,000 | $49,600 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $34,850 | $55,800 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $38,750 | $62,000 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $41,850 | $67,000 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $44,950 | $71,950 |
| 7 Persons | $48,050 | $48,050 | $76,900 |
| 8 Persons | $51,150 | $51,150 | $81,850 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Northern Regional Housing Authority — including across state lines.