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 Program

In 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.

​Partners in Housing 
A Permanent Supportive Housing Program

Housing individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness and disabling conditions. The goal is to help them establish stability and to improve their quality of life through supportive case management.

Rental Assistance Program
Emergency Solutions Grant

Assists households who face the threat of eviction and housing instability. These programs are designed to be short term and to help families and individuals get back on their feet with supportive case management.

Our Housing team is currently accepting inquiries regarding
COVID rent relief
through our HUD funded programs
or through direct referrals to and assistance with
CABQ ERAP funding.

​For all Community Resources and Housing Assistance inquiries please call 505-724-4636
If you are directed to leave a voicemail; please leave a message clearly stating your name and phone number,
And a staff member will return your call. We thank you for your patience.
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.
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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
  • Shelters:
Joy Junction
                    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
ABQ Coordinated Resource Guide 
Please click to find a list of resources at this link: https://abqcrg.org/

Catholic Charities Current Programs

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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.
The mission of Catholic Charities is to put faith in action to improve the lives of those in need. We provide services to promote self-sufficiency, strengthen families, fight poverty, and build community. As the local 501(c)(3) affiliate of Catholic Charities USA, we remain dedicated to finding solutions to some of the most pressing social challenges individuals, children and families face regardless of race, religion, color, country of origin, disabilities, gender, age, or sexual orientation.