Applications will are currently being accepted. Click here to apply for rental assistance. To request that a paper application be mailed to you, call 505.308.4206 or 866.488.0498.

PROGRAM DETAILS

The COVID-19 Homeowner Assistance Program provides emergency housing grants to income-eligible households and residents of tribal lands experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 health crisis.

These grants are mortgage payments made on behalf of income-eligible applicants and residents of tribal lands, up to $1,500 per month for a period of up to three (3) consecutive months, to maintain housing and/or to reduce housing cost delinquency due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Some mobile/manufactured home lot rental payments may also be covered. 

MFA will pay your past-due housing payments directly to your mortgage or loan servicer, escrow company or other housing provider. The assistance does not have to be repaid.

QUALIFYING CRITERIA

• Current annual gross household income of 80 % or less of the area median income adjusted for family size OR residence on tribal lands. A list of income limits by county and family size can be found at housingnm.org
• New Mexico residency.
• Proof of the amount of housing payments due and attestation that other assistance has not been received for the same payments.

• All housing payments must have been made through February 28, 2020.
• Certify that there has been a COVID-related financial hardship.
• Applicant must not have previously received funding from the COVID-19 Housing Cost Assistance Program within the last 12 months

An online application for the COVID-19 Homeowner Assistance Program can be found on MFA’s website: housingnm.org. Paper applications may be requested by calling 505.308.4206 or toll free 866.488.0498. MFA will make payments directly to servicers, escrow companies or other housing providers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

505.308.4206
866.488.0498
housingnm.org