Housing authoritiesNMWestern Regional Housing Authority
Western Regional Housing Authority
Western Regional Housing Authority is based in Silver City, Grant County, NM and administers 916 Section 8 vouchers and 152 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NM067. Program type: Combined. Households served: 826. Occupancy: 77%. ZIP codes served: 17.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi-Family), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $12 | $14 | $16 | $18 | $20 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $61 | $70 | $80 | $89 | $102 |
| Heating (Electric) | $24 | $28 | $37 | $45 | $54 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $21 | $25 | $29 | $33 | $36 |
| Heating (Wood) | $14 | $17 | $22 | $27 | $32 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $2 | $2 | $3 | $4 | $5 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $10 | $10 | $16 | $22 | $29 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $8 | $10 | $14 | $19 | $23 |
| Other Electric | $31 | $37 | $52 | $66 | $81 |
| Air Conditioning | $6 | $6 | $9 | $11 | $14 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $4 | $5 | $8 | $10 | $12 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $22 | $26 | $38 | $48 | $61 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $20 | $24 | $30 | $37 | $43 |
| Water (City of Bayard) | $24 | $24 | $30 | $35 | $40 |
| Water (Town of Hurley) | $34 | $34 | $34 | $34 | $34 |
| Water (Village of Santa Clara) | $27 | $28 | $34 | $40 | $46 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88022 | $840 | $850 | $1,090 | $1,310 | $1,710 |
| 88023 | $780 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,600 |
| 88025 | $820 | $830 | $1,070 | $1,290 | $1,680 |
| 88026 | $780 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,600 |
| 88028 | $820 | $830 | $1,070 | $1,290 | $1,680 |
| 88034 | $750 | $800 | $1,030 | $1,290 | $1,520 |
| 88038 | $830 | $840 | $1,060 | $1,350 | $1,660 |
| 88040 | $800 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,400 | $1,580 |
| 88041 | $820 | $830 | $1,070 | $1,290 | $1,680 |
| 88043 | $810 | $820 | $1,060 | $1,270 | $1,660 |
| 88045 | $810 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,410 | $1,600 |
| 88049 | $820 | $830 | $1,070 | $1,290 | $1,680 |
| 88051 | $820 | $830 | $1,070 | $1,290 | $1,680 |
| 88053 | $780 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,600 |
| 88055 | $830 | $850 | $1,070 | $1,360 | $1,670 |
| 88061 | $850 | $860 | $1,110 | $1,330 | $1,740 |
| 88065 | $850 | $860 | $1,110 | $1,330 | $1,740 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Western Regional Housing Authority
2545 N Silver St, Silver City, NM 88061
Phone: (575) 388-1974
Official website: wrha-nm.org
Email updates
About Western Regional Housing Authority
Overview
The Western Regional Housing Authority operates 152 public housing units and administers 916 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 826 households. With an occupancy rate of 77%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in Grant County, New Mexico.
Scale and standing
The Western Regional Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Grant and Hidalgo Counties. In the state of New Mexico, it holds the sixth position in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 15 authorities that offer such assistance. Its peer, the Housing Authority of the Town of Bayard, does not administer any Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $970 to $1,130, with an average of $1,039. This is lower than the state average of $1,179. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 88043 at $1,130, while the lowest is in ZIP code 88053 at $970.
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.
- Housing Authority of the Town of BayardBayard, NM
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.