Housing Services
Catholic Charities is addressing homelessness and housing shortages by providing housing assistance and affordable housing for individuals and families.
HOUSING PROGRAMS
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES:
Hibernian House: for low-income seniors Generations at West Mesa: for seniors (55+) and grandparents raising children |
CENTER FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY & HOUSING ASSISTANCE
CENTER FOR SELF-SUFFICIENCY & HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROVIDES:
Permanent Supportive Housing: for individuals/families with disability or experiencing homelessness Rapid Re-Housing: for single-parent or two-parent families experiencing homelessness Rental Assistance Program (RAP): for individuals behind on rent or experiencing homelessness |
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. Due to the high volume of calls, please allow up to 7 business days to return your call.
Other options for Rental Assistance
- HelpNM
- PNM Assistance
The City of Albuquerque has added more money to their Eviction Prevention Program for renters. There are four sites in ABQ they can apply. If income loss is due to COVID, they may be eligible for 3 months of assistance, up to $3,000 max. (July 24, 2020)
- PNM Assistance
The City of Albuquerque has added more money to their Eviction Prevention Program for renters. There are four sites in ABQ they can apply. If income loss is due to COVID, they may be eligible for 3 months of assistance, up to $3,000 max. (July 24, 2020)
|
|
ABQ Coordinated Resource Guide
