New Mexico Section 8 Income Limits 2026
Official HUD limits for 33 counties - 4-person very low income limit ranges $36,450 to $85,450
The table shows FY2026 income limits for a 4-person household in each New Mexico county: extremely low (30% AMI), very low (50% AMI - the main Section 8 line), and low income (80% AMI). Open a county for all household sizes and an eligibility check, or find your local housing authority to apply.
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New Mexico Income Limits by County (4-Person Household)
| County | 30% AMI | 50% AMI (Section 8) | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | $33,000 | $50,200 | $80,300 |
| Catron County | $33,000 | $36,450 | $58,300 |
| Chaves County | $33,000 | $36,450 | $58,300 |
| Cibola County | $33,000 | $36,450 | $58,300 |
| Colfax County | $33,000 | $36,450 | $58,300 |
| Curry County | $33,000 | $39,500 | $63,200 |
| De Baca County | $33,000 | $44,750 | $71,600 |
| Dona Ana County | $33,000 | $38,850 | $62,150 |
| Eddy County | $33,000 | $50,050 | $80,100 |
| Grant County | $33,000 | $37,200 | $59,500 |
| Guadalupe County | $33,000 | $36,450 | $58,300 |
| Harding County | $33,000 | $42,600 | $68,150 |
| Hidalgo County | $33,000 | $36,450 | $58,300 |
| Lea County | $33,000 | $43,900 | $70,250 |
| Lincoln County | $33,000 | $36,900 | $59,050 |
| Los Alamos County | $51,250 | $85,450 | $106,800 |
| Luna County | $33,000 | $36,450 | $58,300 |
| McKinley County | $33,000 | $36,450 | $58,300 |
| Mora County | $33,000 | $36,450 | $58,300 |
| Otero County | $33,000 | $36,450 | $58,300 |
| Quay County | $33,000 | $36,450 | $58,300 |
| Rio Arriba County | $33,000 | $36,850 | $58,950 |
| Roosevelt County | $33,000 | $36,450 | $58,300 |
| San Juan County | $33,000 | $40,150 | $64,250 |
| San Miguel County | $33,000 | $37,150 | $59,450 |
| Sandoval County | $33,000 | $50,200 | $80,300 |
| Santa Fe County | $33,000 | $54,700 | $87,500 |
| Sierra County | $33,000 | $36,450 | $58,300 |
| Socorro County | $33,000 | $36,450 | $58,300 |
| Taos County | $33,000 | $40,250 | $64,400 |
| Torrance County | $33,000 | $50,200 | $80,300 |
| Union County | $33,000 | $36,450 | $58,300 |
| Valencia County | $33,000 | $50,200 | $80,300 |
New Mexico Income Limit FAQs
It depends on your county. For a 4-person household in New Mexico, the FY2026 very low income (50% AMI) limit - the main Section 8 eligibility line - ranges from $36,450 to $85,450 per year. Select your county in the table above for exact limits by household size.
Check the low income (80% AMI) tier: some programs, including public housing, accept households up to that level. Also compare neighboring counties - limits can differ substantially, and you can apply to any housing authority whose waiting list is open, not just your own county.
The housing authority verifies gross income for everyone in your household through pay stubs, employer verification, benefit award letters, and tax records. Report all income sources - unreported income discovered later can cause denial or termination of assistance.
Related Resources
Source: HUD FY2026 Income Limits · huduser.gov