Section 8 in Socorro County, NM
640 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Socorro County, 58% utilized. 1 housing authority serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.
Section 8 payment standards in Socorro 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) | $723 | $651 to $795 |
| 1-bedroom | $888 | $799 to $977 |
| 2-bedroom | $973 | $876 to $1,070 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,353 | $1,218 to $1,488 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,569 | $1,412 to $1,726 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Socorro County covers up to $973 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $876 to $1,070.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Socorro 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 Socorro 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.
El Camino Real Housing Authority
Socorro · PHA code NM077
640 Section 8 units
Find Section 8 apartments in Socorro County
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Other New Mexico counties
Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population 16,453 · FIPS 35053.