Rio Rancho, NM Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Rio Rancho ranges from $1,680 (ZIP 87124) to $1,990 (ZIP 87144), with a median of $1,710 across 3 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87124 | $1,190 | $1,350 | $1,680 | $2,310 | $2,720 |
| 87144 | $1,400 | $1,600 | $1,990 | $2,740 | $3,220 |
| 87174 | $1,210 | $1,370 | $1,710 | $2,350 | $2,770 |
Income limits: Bernalillo County · Sandoval County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom