Our Housing team is currently accepting inquiries regarding COVID rent relief.
Catholic Charities understands that many of the issues threatening to disrupt and destabilize a family can only be addressed after the family is housed. We provide support to families and individuals who are unhoused or in danger of becoming so through the following programs:
La Luz Rapid Rehousing ProgramIn this program we provide housing for families with dependent children in Albuquerque and Sandoval County including up to 24 months of rental assistance and case management.
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The Center for Self-Sufficiency and Housing Assistance provides housing assistance to individuals and families to assist them to transition to self-sufficiency and sustainable housing. Our programs range from one-time rental assistance to long-term permanent housing programs. For details on each of our programs, please see the tabs below.
Our programs rely on a self-sufficiency model where participants are assisted in finding lasting solutions through employment and other supports that provide the framework for long-term Housing Stability.
We currently offer assistance in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties.
Our programs rely on a self-sufficiency model where participants are assisted in finding lasting solutions through employment and other supports that provide the framework for long-term Housing Stability.
We currently offer assistance in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties.
Catholic Charities does not handle their own housing referrals.
All housing referrals are handled by the NM Coalition to End Homelessness
Who qualifies for housing assistance?
Individuals and families that are experiencing homelessness. They must be staying in a shelter or living in a place not meant for human habitation. Examples include: parks and other outdoor locations. Housing Referral Process for people experiencing homelessness
Individuals and families must take a Coordinated Entry Assessment. Where can a person take the Coordinated Entry Assessment?
1217 First Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Monday-Thursday Starting at 7:00 am, walk-ins only and they take the first 5 people. First come, first served. 5608 Zuni Rd SE Albuquerque, NM 87108. Tel 505 262-2481 Enroll in their homeless outreach program to receive a cadre of services PLUS the coordinated entry assessment. 1201 3rd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Tel (505) 843-9405
4500 2nd Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Westside Emergency Housing Center 7440 Jim McDowell NW Who qualifies for the Rental Assistance Program (RAP)?
Individuals and families that are facing eviction. They must have: - A Writ of Restitution in Hand. This means that the landlord has filed for eviction and they have received a court date. - Fall within income guidelines. - An apartment or house that falls within what HUD defines as the Fair Market Rate. If their landlord is overcharging, we cannot help. How to apply for Rental Assistance Program?
Call and leave a message at (505) 724-4604 on Mondays between 8 am and 5 pm. Due to the high volume of calls, please allow up to 7 business days to return your call. Other options for Rental Assistance
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