Program: Combined · Public housing units: 100 · Section 8 vouchers: 193 · Households served: 216 · Occupancy: 73% · ZIP codes served: 10
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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