Rental Assistance Program (RAP)
Rental Assistance Program (RAP) provides case management and rental assistance to Bernalillo or Sandoval County residents who are behind on rent or are experiencing homelessness.
The Rental Assistance Program (RAP), offered in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties, provides up to 11 months of rental assistance, case management and life skills education. To be eligible, applicants must be currently homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless AND have a household income at or below 30% of the median income for their household size.
The RAP program is able to provide rental assistance for past due rent as well as rent going forward. Program participants will meet twice a month with their case manager and will develop and follow a housing stability plan. Rental units must be at or below the Fair Market Rent (FMR) for its unit size as well as pass a Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection.
The Rental Assistance Program (RAP), offered in Bernalillo and Sandoval counties, provides up to 11 months of rental assistance, case management and life skills education. To be eligible, applicants must be currently homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless AND have a household income at or below 30% of the median income for their household size.
The RAP program is able to provide rental assistance for past due rent as well as rent going forward. Program participants will meet twice a month with their case manager and will develop and follow a housing stability plan. Rental units must be at or below the Fair Market Rent (FMR) for its unit size as well as pass a Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection.
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
