Albuquerque Affordable Housing Coalition

10/01/2026

Everyone deserves a home that is safe, healthy, and affordable.

AAHC board member Kaedi Sanchez shared this KRQE report about conditions at Albuquerque’s Mont44 apartments, where inspectors found sewage backups, electrical hazards, and blocked exits. The report describes 76 complaints to code enforcement since June of last year and 70 tenants forming a union to bring their concerns to the city.

We welcome the city’s increased enforcement efforts. But residents should not have to organize a tenants’ union to get serious health and safety concerns heard and addressed. We applaud these neighbors for standing together, and we believe they deserved a response long before conditions reached this point.

At the Albuquerque Affordable Housing Coalition, we value housing affordability alongside safety and health. Families deserve homes they can afford and conditions that protect their well-being.

What would help ensure residents’ housing concerns are heard and acted on sooner? Share your thoughts in the comments.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sewage backup in a sink, electrical hazards, and inadequate protection against the weather. Those are just some of the problems City of Albuquerque inspectors found …

09/29/2026

The Albuquerque Housing Authority will accept pre-applications for public housing apartments of all bedroom sizes from October 5–31, 2026.

• Apply online only at www.abqha.org.
• There is no fee to apply.
• No supporting documentation is required for the pre-application.
• Apply using an internet-connected computer or suitable smartphone.
• This opening is for public housing apartments only.

Need help applying or accessing the internet? Call 505-764-3953 or 505-764- 3920, or email [email protected] for application support, reasonable accommodations, or other assistance.

Please share this information with someone who may need housing!

09/17/2026

The 2027 NM Legislative Session kicks off in 4 months, but policymakers are already working diligently on some important housing proposals. https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/new-mexico-state-lawmakers-hope-housing-bills-will-gain-momentum-in-27/article_50c56834-f3cd-441e-b4f1-7ca0ffd8968f.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawUXqmJwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMU9sb1R5bHNxS1RMWlFzcTZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeOja7VhAXYhOIWlKRo_tZCgeF1qpq-jBzlrjq1EG1hlGzuFKTpfJWC7B2Fiw_aem_Nirgq7roqzz-qKnAa4WNLw

When it comes to addressing the state's housing crisis, "there's a lot of urgency" heading into 2027, House Majority Leader Reena Szczepanski said.

09/16/2026

The Albuquerque Affordable Housing Coalition has proudly signed on to NLIHC’s letter urging Congress to make affordable housing a defining priority in 2027.

We encourage organizations across New Mexico and the country to join us in calling for meaningful action on housing affordability, tenant protections, and access to stable housing.

Sign on by 3:00 p.m. MT on Wednesday, September 16:

09/09/2026

We’re meeting today at noon. There is still time to join us.

In 90 minutes, you will hear from four leaders working on some of the most important housing issues facing Albuquerque and New Mexico:

• Monet Silva on programs and policies addressing homelessness
• Jordan Barela on funding opportunities and departmental changes
• Mikaela Renz-Whitmore on the CABQ/AARP Cottage Housing Design Competition
• Lisa Huval on the Office of Housing Policy Platform

Today, September 9 at 12:00–1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88176242107
Free and open to everyone

09/08/2026

Tomorrow, Lisa Huval, Housing Initiatives Manager with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ Office of Housing, will introduce the Office of Housing Policy Platform during AAHC’s September membership meeting.

Join us to learn more about the platform and how statewide priorities could shape housing efforts in Albuquerque and communities across New Mexico.

You will also hear updates on homelessness programs and policies, affordable housing funding, departmental changes, and the CABQ/AARP Cottage Housing Design Competition.

Tomorrow, September 9 | 12:00–1:30 p.m. | Via Zoom

Open to everyone! Register today: https://bit.ly/aahc-sept9

09/04/2026

At our September 9 membership meeting, Mikaela Renz-Whitmore, Planning Manager with the City of Albuquerque, will introduce the joint CABQ/AARP Cottage Housing Design Competition.

The competition invites new ideas for small-scale housing that can expand options, make thoughtful use of available land, and respond to the changing needs of Albuquerque residents.

Learn more about the competition and how it fits into the broader conversation about housing choice in our community.

Wednesday, September 9 | 12:00–1:30 p.m.| Via Zoom

Everyone is welcome. Register here: https://bit.ly/aahc-sept9

09/03/2026

New funding opportunities and systemwide changes could help bring more affordable housing to Albuquerque.

Join us September 9 to hear from Jordan Barela, Deputy Director of Health, Housing & Homelessness. Jordan will provide updates on available funding and departmental changes intended to support the development of more affordable housing in our community.

If your work touches housing development, homelessness, health, public policy, or community services, this is an update you will not want to miss.

New funding opportunities and systemwide changes could help bring more affordable housing to Albuquerque.

Join us September 9 to hear from Jordan Barela, Deputy Director of CABQ Health, Housing & Homelessness. Jordan will provide updates on available funding and departmental changes intended to support the development of more affordable housing in our community.

If your work touches housing development, homelessness, health, public policy, or community services, this is an update you will not want to miss.

• September 9
• 12:00–1:30 p.m.
• Zoom
• Open to all

Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/aahc-sept9

09/02/2026

What does it take to address the realities of homelessness effectively?

At AAHC’s September 9 membership meeting, Monet Silva of the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness will share insights into the programs and policies NMCEH is advancing across the state.

This conversation is an opportunity to better understand current efforts, persistent challenges, and the work needed to support people experiencing homelessness in New Mexico.

Wednesday, September 9 | 12:00–1:30 p.m. | Via Zoom

Open to everyone. Register here: https://bit.ly/aahc-sept9

09/01/2026

Four speakers. Four important perspectives. One conversation about housing in Albuquerque.

Join the Albuquerque Affordable Housing Coalition for our next membership meeting on Wednesday, September 9, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Our agenda will cover:
• Policies and programs addressing homelessness
•Affordable housing funding opportunities
•The CABQ/AARP Cottage Housing Design Competition
•New Mexico’s Office of Housing Policy Platform

Featured speakers include Monet Silva, Jordan Barela, Mikaela Renz-Whitmore, and Lisa Huval.

The meeting is open to everyone interested in affordable housing, homelessness, community development, or Albuquerque’s future.

Register here: https://bit.ly/aahc-sept9