Where Can I Get Rent Assistance or Eviction Help in New Mexico?
This page lists organizations that help New Mexico renters. Call or visit the one that fits your situation. These groups can help with legal advice, court self-help, affordable rental housing, homelessness support, and housing discrimination complaints.
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New Mexico Legal Aid gives legal help to New Mexicans who need it. Call the intake line at 1-833-545-4357 for help with a legal problem. Phone intake is limited to Monday through Thursday.
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Law Access New Mexico is a statewide civil legal telephone helpline for low-income New Mexicans. Call the toll-free number, 1-800-340-9771. Lines are open weekdays from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Help is offered in Spanish, English, and other languages.
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The Modest Means Helpline gives legal advice by phone to New Mexico residents of modest means. It can help people who do not qualify for New Mexico Legal Aid because of income or conflicts of interest. Call 505-797-6013 or 888-857-9935. Lines are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Legal Resources for the Elderly Program is a free, statewide helpline for New Mexico residents age 55 and older, with no income limit. It advises on landlord and tenant issues along with other civil legal problems. Call 505-797-6005 or 1-800-876-6657. Lines are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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New Mexico Courts offers help for people representing themselves in a case, including a phone HelpLine. Call 855-268-7804.
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Housing New Mexico, the state's Mortgage Finance Authority, helps people find an affordable rental home. Call 505-843-6880 or visit housingnm.org to search rental listings.
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The New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness works with agencies across the state to offer housing options to people experiencing homelessness. For statewide help, call 505-772-0547. In Albuquerque, call 505-768-4357.
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The Human Rights Bureau takes housing discrimination complaints. It is a part of New Mexico's state government. Its complaint form is at hrb.dws.state.nm.us.
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