The Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from June 1, 2023, until June 30, 2023

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application that will be available here

This waiting list has 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

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences

For more information, visit the AHA website