Albuquerque, New Mexico Section 8 Voucher Waiting List

The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from July 15, 2024, until August 15, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Preferences

This waiting list had the following preferences:

• First Preference (pool): The AHA will offer first preference to any family that has been terminated from AHA’s HCV program due to insufficient program funding.
• Second Preference (pool): AHA will strive to offer 125 vouchers per calendar year to participants in transitional, rapid rehousing or permanent supportive housing programs that meet the following criteria will be eligible for this preference:
  • The supportive housing program serves people experiencing homelessness
  • The supportive housing program is located in the Albuquerque Housing Authority’s (AHA) service area
  • The supportive housing program is willing to provide a letter to AHA verifying the resident is a participant and is willing to assist the applicant with the Housing Choice Voucher Program application process
  • If possible, the supportive housing program will make a good faith effort to provide or provide linkages to case management or comprehensive community support services to the participant for at least 3 months after the participant enters the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
  • At least 20% of the supportive housing program budget comes from local, state or federal government funding.

Selection Process

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the AHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the AHA public notice on July 15, 2024.