Section 8 in Sierra County, NM
193 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Sierra County, 70% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Sierra County (FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $692 | $623 to $761 |
| 1-bedroom | $765 | $689 to $842 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,004 | $904 to $1,104 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,396 | $1,256 to $1,536 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,619 | $1,457 to $1,781 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Sierra County covers up to $1,004 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $904 to $1,104.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Sierra County?
Source-of-income protection status for New Mexico is not yet in our database. Check with local legal aid or the state civil-rights office before assuming either way.
Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Sierra County
Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.
Housing Authority of the City of Truth Or Consequences
Truth Or Consequences · PHA code NM020
193 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Sierra County
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Other New Mexico counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 11,506 · FIPS 35051.