Center for Self-Sufficiency and Housing Assistance
Our Housing team is currently accepting inquiries regarding COVID rent relief.
Please note the required procedure below:
To inquire about eligibility for CARES Act rent assistance, please call (505) 724-4604 on Mondays between 8 am and 5 pm and leave a message clearly stating your name and phone number. A staff member will return your call throughout the week (this is a collaboration between Catholic Charities, HopeWorks, CLN Kids, and Enlace New Mexico ; you may receive a call back from staff at any of these organizations) with more information. Due to the high volume of calls, it may take a few days to receive a call back. We thank you for your patience.
If you are in immediate need of emergency shelter please call 311 or 768-2000
Please note the required procedure below:
To inquire about eligibility for CARES Act rent assistance, please call (505) 724-4604 on Mondays between 8 am and 5 pm and leave a message clearly stating your name and phone number. A staff member will return your call throughout the week (this is a collaboration between Catholic Charities, HopeWorks, CLN Kids, and Enlace New Mexico ; you may receive a call back from staff at any of these organizations) with more information. Due to the high volume of calls, it may take a few days to receive a call back. We thank you for your patience.
If you are in immediate need of emergency shelter please call 311 or 768-2000
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 to find durable solutions through employment and other supports to transition them to a more stable livelihood. We currently offer assistance in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties as well as some outreach assistance in Santa Fe.
Our programs rely on a self-sufficiency model where participants are assisted to find durable solutions through employment and other supports to transition them to a more stable livelihood. We currently offer assistance in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties as well as some outreach assistance in Santa Fe.
Catholic Charities does not handle their own housing referrals
All housing referrals are handled by the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness
All housing referrals are handled by the New Mexico 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
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
- Shelters:
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.
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
ABQ Coordinated Resource Guide
Current Programs
PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: For individuals and families who have a disability or have been experiencing homelessness in Bernalillo County.
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RAPID RE-HOUSING: HUD program for single- or two-parent families experiencing homelessness.
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RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RAP):
For individuals who are behind on rent or experiencing homelessness.
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