In addition to our housing development activities, the Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico administers approximately 240 tenant based rental assistance vouchers on a scattered site basis in the private rental market in Albuquerque. At present, we have a pool of nearly 90 different participating landlords in the area.  Our housing staff is certified to conduct housing (HQS) inspections in accordance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development quality standards.

How to apply :

Rental assistance is available for homeless persons who have behavioral health disorders, including substance abuse and chronic mental health issues, and persons at-risk of homelessness through the following programs listed below. To be eligible for any of our rental assistance program, potential program participants must be referred by one of our partnering agencies. Please click here for a list of referring agencies.

Housing First Program

This program is designed to provide permanent housing to individuals and families who have a long history of homelessness and who have behavioral health disorders, including substance abuse and chronic mental health issues. Project participants are extremely-low income, with incomes at or below thirty percent of the area median income. SHC-NM has successfully administered this program since July 1, 2005 with funding support from the City of Albuquerque.  All project participants have ongoing access to a comprehensive range of supportive services once they are placed in housing. Our experience and research indicate that it is necessary to combine affordable housing with supportive services to effectively keep people housed. Simply placing individuals in community based housing will not be sufficient for individual or project success.  One hundred seventy-five (175) vouchers are funded in this program.

Move-In/Eviction Prevention Grant Program  

Distribution of one-time emergency grants for move-in assistance and eviction prevention to help low-income families and individuals avoid homelessness. (Nearly 1,000 households served to date and over $800,000 disbursed.)

Linkages Program  

This pilot program is a collaborative effort with First Nations Community Healthsource, Albuquerque Healthcare for the Homeless, Value Options and the Mortgage Finance Authority.  Ten vouchers are funded by this initiative, designed as a housing first model to provide housing and support services to homeless and/or precariously housed individuals and families who have a behavioral health disorder.   80% of the vouchers are awarded to Native persons.  

Sevagram Supportive Housing Program

The Sevagram program is funded through HUD’s Continuum of Care grant and provides permanent housing to individuals and families who are homeless and who have a behavioral health disorder. Tenants must have an on-going case management relationship to qualify for this voucher. Twenty (20) vouchers are funded in this program.

Transitions Program  

In partnership with New Mexico’s Children Youth and Families Department, the Transitions program provides housing for youth who are aging out of foster care placements or the juvenile justice system. This is a pilot program now in its second year.  Referrals are made only through CYFD.