Rapid Re-housing
Rapid Rehousing is a program from HUD available for single or two parent families experiencing homelessness. Rapid Rehousing participants receive quality support for up to 24 months from Catholic Charities’ Case Managers, who assist them in accessing housing, entitlements, counseling, child care, educational and employment opportunities. The goal for participants of Rapid Rehousing is to achieve self-sufficiency. Participants in the program have an opportunity to work and/or attend school full time, so they may increase their earning potential.
Program participants are encouraged to access all services for which they are eligible, attend counseling and life skills workshops, and prepare a budget. Rent is paid each month by participants and is 30% of the participant’s adjusted income. Catholic Charities will assist families to obtain proof of homelessness, apply for all benefits for which they are eligible, and demonstrate a clear desire to be self-sufficient and seek/maintain stable employment and demonstrate a desire to be self-sufficient. Available in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties.
Program participants are encouraged to access all services for which they are eligible, attend counseling and life skills workshops, and prepare a budget. Rent is paid each month by participants and is 30% of the participant’s adjusted income. Catholic Charities will assist families to obtain proof of homelessness, apply for all benefits for which they are eligible, and demonstrate a clear desire to be self-sufficient and seek/maintain stable employment and demonstrate a desire to be self-sufficient. Available in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties.
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
ABQ Coordinated Resource Guide
OTHER HOUSING PROGRAMS:
Affordable Housing
Permanent Supportive Housing
Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
Affordable Housing
Permanent Supportive Housing
Rental Assistance Program (RAP)