Housing authoritiesNMHousing Authority of the City of Truth or Consequences
Housing Authority of the City of Truth or Consequences
Housing Authority of the City of Truth or Consequences is based in Truth Or Consequences, Sierra County, NM and administers 193 Section 8 vouchers and 100 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NM020. Program type: Combined. Households served: 216. Occupancy: 73%. ZIP codes served: 10.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87901 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,600 |
| 87930 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,600 |
| 87931 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,600 |
| 87933 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,600 |
| 87935 | $970 | $1,080 | $1,400 | $1,940 | $2,200 |
| 87936 | $790 | $970 | $1,070 | $1,460 | $1,690 |
| 87939 | $730 | $800 | $1,030 | $1,430 | $1,630 |
| 87942 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,600 |
| 87943 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,600 |
| 88042 | $710 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,600 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Truth or Consequences
108 S Cedar St, Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
Phone: (575) 894-2244
Official website: torchousing.org
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About Housing Authority of the City of Truth or Consequences
Overview
The Housing Authority of the City of Truth or Consequences manages 100 public housing units and administers 193 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 216 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 73% and operates a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance.
Scale and standing
Among the 15 housing authorities in New Mexico that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Housing Authority of the City of Truth or Consequences ranks 12th by voucher count. This places it in the middle tier of the state's voucher programs, providing significant support to local families while operating on a scale that allows for focused and personalized service.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Sierra County ranges from $970 to $1420, with an average of $1043. This is below the state average of $1179. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 87935 at $1420, while the lowest is in ZIP code 87901 at $970.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.