6 Resources
MFA at 344 4th St SW in Albuquerque is the state's housing finance agency, running down-payment assistance, first-time homebuyer loans, Section 8 vouchers in many counties, and the NM Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Call 505-843-6880 weekdays for current programs and waitlist status. Most assistance is income-based.
505-843-6880 · 344 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Habitat affiliates across New Mexico — Greater Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and others — partner with qualifying families to build affordable homes through sweat-equity. Call 505-359-2444 to ask about your nearest affiliate's open application window; eligibility is based on income, housing need, and willingness to partner.
505-359-2444 · Albuquerque, NM
AHA at 1840 University Blvd SE administers public housing and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers across the Albuquerque metro. Waitlists open periodically; check the site or call 505-764-3990 weekdays. Priority preferences apply for homeless families, DV survivors, and elderly/disabled applicants.
505-764-3990 · 1840 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Salvation Army New Mexico operates emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rent/utility assistance through corps offices in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Roswell. Call 505-881-4292 for the Albuquerque corps; programs vary by location and funding availability.
505-881-4292 · Albuquerque, NM
Barrett House is Albuquerque's longest-running emergency shelter specifically for women and children experiencing homelessness, offering 24/7 intake, case management, and transitional housing. Call 505-345-6400 anytime — beds depend on capacity, and staff can help arrange a warm handoff to another shelter if Barrett is full.
505-345-6400 · Albuquerque, NM
St. Martin's at 1201 3rd St NW in downtown Albuquerque provides day-shelter services, meals, mail, showers, case management, and supportive housing for women experiencing homelessness. Call 505-224-8629 to confirm services for the day. Free; no ID required to walk in.
505-224-8629 · 1201 3rd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102