Housing authoritiesNMCity of Albuquerque Housing Authority
City of Albuquerque Housing Authority
City of Albuquerque Housing Authority is based in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM and administers 4,761 Section 8 vouchers and 655 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NM001. Program type: Combined. Households served: 3,549. Occupancy: 65%. ZIP codes served: 29.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Single-Family (Detached House/Mobile Home)), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Nat Gas) | $20 | $24 | $27 | $31 | $34 |
| Heating (Electric) | $34 | $40 | $46 | $53 | $59 |
| Heating (Botl Gas) | $93 | $107 | $126 | $141 | $152 |
| Heating (Elec Pmp) | $19 | $22 | $26 | $29 | $33 |
| Air Conditioning (Electric) | $5 | $5 | $12 | $19 | $26 |
| Cooking (Nat Gas) | $2 | $3 | $4 | $4 | $5 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $5 | $8 | $10 | $13 |
| Cooking (Botl Gas) | $7 | $11 | $15 | $19 | $26 |
| Other Electric (Electric) | $26 | $30 | $42 | $54 | $67 |
| Water Heating (Nat Gas) | $6 | $7 | $10 | $13 | $16 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $14 | $17 | $21 | $26 | $31 |
| Water Heating (Botl Gas) | $30 | $33 | $44 | $59 | $74 |
| Water (Water) | $30 | $33 | $37 | $42 | $47 |
| Sewer (Sewer) | $23 | $25 | $29 | $34 | $38 |
| Trash (Trash) | $19 | $19 | $19 | $19 | $19 |
| Range/Microwave | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $11 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Project-based vouchers | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87008 | $1,120 | $1,310 | $1,610 | $2,230 | $2,610 |
| 87015 | $1,140 | $1,260 | $1,520 | $1,910 | $2,160 |
| 87022 | $910 | $1,070 | $1,320 | $1,840 | $2,160 |
| 87026 | $1,010 | $1,150 | $1,430 | $1,960 | $2,310 |
| 87047 | $1,140 | $1,260 | $1,520 | $2,020 | $2,370 |
| 87048 | $1,060 | $1,230 | $1,520 | $2,110 | $2,480 |
| 87059 | $910 | $1,070 | $1,320 | $1,840 | $2,160 |
| 87068 | $910 | $1,070 | $1,320 | $1,840 | $2,160 |
| 87101 | $960 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,870 | $2,200 |
| 87102 | $910 | $1,070 | $1,320 | $1,840 | $2,160 |
| 87104 | $940 | $1,070 | $1,330 | $1,840 | $2,160 |
| 87105 | $910 | $1,070 | $1,320 | $1,840 | $2,160 |
| 87106 | $910 | $1,070 | $1,320 | $1,840 | $2,160 |
| 87107 | $910 | $1,070 | $1,320 | $1,840 | $2,160 |
| 87108 | $910 | $1,070 | $1,320 | $1,840 | $2,160 |
| 87109 | $1,070 | $1,210 | $1,510 | $2,080 | $2,450 |
| 87110 | $980 | $1,140 | $1,410 | $1,960 | $2,310 |
| 87111 | $1,240 | $1,410 | $1,760 | $2,420 | $2,850 |
| 87112 | $950 | $1,080 | $1,340 | $1,840 | $2,170 |
| 87113 | $1,350 | $1,530 | $1,910 | $2,630 | $3,090 |
| 87114 | $1,100 | $1,250 | $1,560 | $2,140 | $2,530 |
| 87116 | $1,470 | $1,670 | $2,080 | $2,860 | $3,370 |
| 87117 | $990 | $1,130 | $1,410 | $1,930 | $2,280 |
| 87120 | $1,200 | $1,370 | $1,700 | $2,340 | $2,750 |
| 87121 | $1,150 | $1,310 | $1,630 | $2,240 | $2,640 |
| 87122 | $1,470 | $1,670 | $2,080 | $2,860 | $3,370 |
| 87123 | $910 | $1,070 | $1,320 | $1,840 | $2,160 |
| 87124 | $1,190 | $1,350 | $1,680 | $2,310 | $2,720 |
| 87151 | $1,150 | $1,310 | $1,630 | $2,240 | $2,640 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
City of Albuquerque Housing Authority
1840 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: (505) 764-3920
Official website: abqha.org
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About City of Albuquerque Housing Authority
Overview
The City of Albuquerque Housing Authority operates 655 public housing units and administers 4,761 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 3,549 households. With an occupancy rate of 65%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in need.
Scale and standing
The City of Albuquerque Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, notably outpacing the Bernalillo County Housing Department, which administers 2,379 Section 8 vouchers. On a statewide level, it holds the top position among the 15 authorities with voucher programs, underscoring its significant role in providing housing assistance in New Mexico.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,200 to $2,200, with an average of $1,569. This is higher than the state average of $1,179. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 87122 at $2,200, while the lowest is in ZIP code 87068 at $1,200.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Bernalillo County Housing DepartmentAlbuquerque, NM, 2,379 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.