Catholic Charities is addressing homelessness and housing shortages by providing housing assistance and affordable housing for individuals and families.
OUR HOUSING PROGRAMS
Affordable Housing Development What is Affordable housing?
Developers and nonprofit partners to utilize tax intensive programs and other funds to develop high quality rental housing projects for low income families and individuals enabling them to pay portion of their income towards housing and spend the rest of their family income towards other expenses like food, clothes and utilities Housing policy is one of the main issues that local governments deal with. It encompasses several overlapping concerns. Making sure that everyone has a decent place to live is an important general priority. People are also interested in ensuring that economic diversity exists in specific cities, metropolitan areas, or neighborhoods. Last but not least, there is interest in maintaining specific communities and community ties without unduly displacing people. Many regions have a shortage of affordable housing. The National Low Income Housing Coalition publishes a report annually showing the "housing wage" that a person would need to earn full time (40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year) in order for a two-bedroom rental unit to be affordable by the official government standard. Catholic Charities Affordable Housing Program Provides Hibernian House: for low-income seniors
Generations at West Mesa: for seniors (55+) and grandparents raising children |
What is self-sufficiency and housing assistance?
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. 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
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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
ABQ most updated resource - Please click to find a list of resources in this link: https://abqcrg.org/