Elfrida, AZ Low Income Housing

Elfrida, AZ Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Elfrida, AZ

How do I qualify for low income housing in Elfrida, AZ?
To qualify for low income housing in Arizona, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Elfrida, AZ

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Elfrida, AZ, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Elfrida, AZ. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Elfrida, Arizona - Cochise County

Studio Apartments $775
One Bedroom Apartments $964
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,370
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,642

List of Low Income Housing in or near Elfrida, AZ

Cochise County Housing Authority - Bisbee

100 Clawson Avenue 1st Floor
Bisbee, AZ - 85603
(520) 432-8880
Cochise County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of the areas Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. This program is income based and eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be a waiting list for vouchers and at times the list may close to new applicants due to the overwhelming need for housing assistance in the area. As of June 30th 2011 the waiting list for HCV - Section 8 was open. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please contact the housing authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of assistance, to check the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Cochise County
Listing Location: 26.74 miles from Elfrida


Southeastern Arizona Governments Organization - Bisbee

118 Arizona St
Bisbee, AZ - 85603
520-432-5301
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Cochise County
Listing Location: 27.10 miles from Elfrida


Pioneer Village - Douglas

1260 16th Street
Douglas, AZ - 85607
520-364-4637
Pioneer Village is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Pioneer Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Cochise County
Listing Location: 27.15 miles from Elfrida

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sun Ray Apartments - Douglas

2511 HoHoKam Drive
Douglas, AZ - 85607
(520) 647-9800
Sun Ray Apartments offers 57 low income two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list.  If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Cochise County
Listing Location: 27.32 miles from Elfrida


Sonora Vista Apartments - Douglas

1600 North Van Buren Ave
Douglas, AZ - 85607
(520) 364-3020
Sonora Vista Apartments offers 60 low income one, two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Cochise County
Listing Location: 27.36 miles from Elfrida


Douglas AZ Housing Authority - Douglas

455 11th St
Douglas, AZ - 85607
(520)364-8458
Contact the housing authority for senior, low income housing along with public housing. Also for Section 8 vouchers. ...see full details
Cochise County
Listing Location: 27.39 miles from Elfrida


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Elfrida, AZ

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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