Wants to get on a housing waitlist (Section 8 or public housing)
Use when someone wants low-rent housing and needs help applying for Section 8 vouchers, public housing or other income-based apartments in Grant County and nearby.
In danger right now: call 911. Crisis or thoughts of suicide: call or text 988. Not sure where to start? Call the Silver City Gospel Mission: 575-388-5071. Police, fire or sheriff, not an emergency: 575-388-8840 (Central Dispatch). Print our list of phone numbers →
These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Explain how the waitlists work
You can say"Low-rent housing has waitlists. The sooner you sign up, the sooner your name comes up. Let's get you on as many lists as we can."
Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) helps pay rent at a private place. Public housing is an apartment owned by the housing authority.
Rent is usually about 30% of the family's income.
2Apply at Western Regional Housing Authority
WRHA runs both Section 8 and public housing for Grant County. The office is at 2545 N. Silver St.
This guide is general information only, not medical, legal or other professional advice. Places and rules change, so please call before you go. In an emergency, call 911; in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Disclaimer
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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City, 575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.