New Mexico Reentry Housing
New Mexico Reentry-Friendly Housing & Shelter Options
This directory lists housing authorities, shelters, and housing-navigation resources across New Mexico. Always confirm eligibility, availability, and referral requirements before you arrive. If you are on probation/parole, follow your conditions (curfew, travel limits, approved addresses) and notify your officer before changing residence.
Start Here (Statewide)
Counties: statewide resources (all New Mexico counties)
✅ Verified Statewide Housing Finders & Entry Points
Housing New Mexico (MFA) — Find Housing
Statewide hub for subsidized rentals and specialized housing lists by city.
Statewide hub for subsidized rentals and specialized housing lists by city.
Statewide
HousingNM — Emergency Shelters & Outreach
Directory of shelters, day shelters, and outreach resources across New Mexico.
Directory of shelters, day shelters, and outreach resources across New Mexico.
Statewide
HousingNM — Subsidized Rental Properties (by city)
Search subsidized apartment communities across NM (by city), with application steps.
Search subsidized apartment communities across NM (by city), with application steps.
Statewide
NM Coalition to End Homelessness — Coordinated Entry (CES)
Access points and contacts for Coordinated Entry (shelter and housing placement referral system).
Access points and contacts for Coordinated Entry (shelter and housing placement referral system).
Statewide
🛠️ Confirm first Notes Before You Apply / Check In
Bring the basics
ID (if you have it), any paperwork (release docs), and a working phone number. Ask about check-in times and referral requirements.
ID (if you have it), any paperwork (release docs), and a working phone number. Ask about check-in times and referral requirements.
Tip
All regions
Waiting lists change
Housing authority programs (public housing / vouchers) open and close waitlists—always verify current status.
Housing authority programs (public housing / vouchers) open and close waitlists—always verify current status.
Confirm
All regions
If supervised (probation/parole)
Changing address without permission can violate conditions. Notify your officer before moving or entering restricted housing.
Changing address without permission can violate conditions. Notify your officer before moving or entering restricted housing.
Important
All regions
Albuquerque Metro
Counties: Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia, Torrance
✅ Verified Major Shelters & Housing Navigation
CABQ — Gateway West (City shelter)
Large, year-round shelter for individuals/couples; City-operated Gateway system information and logistics.
Large, year-round shelter for individuals/couples; City-operated Gateway system information and logistics.
Albuquerque
CABQ — Gateway Center (Housing/Treatment Navigation)
Gateway system hub for shelter intake navigation and connections to services (referral-based).
Gateway system hub for shelter intake navigation and connections to services (referral-based).
Albuquerque
HopeWorks
Day shelter and housing supports for people experiencing homelessness.
Day shelter and housing supports for people experiencing homelessness.
Albuquerque
Heading Home
Albuquerque-based housing and homeless-services provider (also referenced in Gateway system operations).
Albuquerque-based housing and homeless-services provider (also referenced in Gateway system operations).
Albuquerque
The Barrett Foundation (women & children)
Family homelessness support; shelter and housing programs for women and children.
Family homelessness support; shelter and housing programs for women and children.
Albuquerque
Joy Junction
Emergency shelter serving individuals and families; confirm intake rules and availability.
Emergency shelter serving individuals and families; confirm intake rules and availability.
Albuquerque
🛠️ Confirm first Vouchers / Waitlists / Program Eligibility
Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA)
Public housing + voucher programs (waitlist status can change—verify current openings before applying).
Public housing + voucher programs (waitlist status can change—verify current openings before applying).
Albuquerque
AHA — How to Apply / Waitlist Status
Check which waitlists are open/closed and how to submit an application.
Check which waitlists are open/closed and how to submit an application.
Albuquerque
HousingNM — Subsidized Rentals (search by city)
Find subsidized properties in Albuquerque-area cities and contact properties directly about openings.
Find subsidized properties in Albuquerque-area cities and contact properties directly about openings.
Metro area
Santa Fe & Northern New Mexico
Counties: Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, Taos, Los Alamos, San Miguel, Mora
✅ Verified Shelters & Supportive Housing
Interfaith Community Shelter (Pete’s Place / The ROCk)
Santa Fe’s minimal-barrier shelter and services hub; confirm check-in and rules.
Santa Fe’s minimal-barrier shelter and services hub; confirm check-in and rules.
Santa Fe
The Life Link
Supportive housing and services for people impacted by homelessness and behavioral health challenges.
Supportive housing and services for people impacted by homelessness and behavioral health challenges.
Santa Fe
St. Elizabeth Shelters & Supportive Housing
Emergency shelter and supportive housing programs; verify intake requirements.
Emergency shelter and supportive housing programs; verify intake requirements.
Santa Fe
Santa Fe County Housing Authority
County public housing authority; administers Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Santa Fe County.
County public housing authority; administers Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Santa Fe County.
Santa Fe County
🛠️ Confirm first Vouchers / Authorities / Rental Lists
City of Santa Fe — Rental Housing (info & contacts)
City page explaining voucher programs and directing residents to housing authorities.
City page explaining voucher programs and directing residents to housing authorities.
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority (info listing)
Low-income rental housing and voucher program provider; confirm official contact details and waitlist status.
Low-income rental housing and voucher program provider; confirm official contact details and waitlist status.
Santa Fe
HousingNM — Subsidized Rentals (search by city)
Look up subsidized apartment communities in northern NM cities and call properties directly.
Look up subsidized apartment communities in northern NM cities and call properties directly.
Northern NM
Las Cruces & Southern New Mexico
Counties: Doña Ana, Otero, Luna, Sierra, Grant, Hidalgo
✅ Verified Housing Authority & Local Resource Hub
Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority (MVPHA)
Public housing and voucher programs serving Las Cruces / Doña Ana County (check waitlist status).
Public housing and voucher programs serving Las Cruces / Doña Ana County (check waitlist status).
Las Cruces
City of Las Cruces — Housing Resources
Local page with links for affordable housing options and related resources.
Local page with links for affordable housing options and related resources.
Las Cruces
City of Las Cruces — Affordable Housing (complex list)
Links to affordable housing complexes within city limits (verify openings by phone).
Links to affordable housing complexes within city limits (verify openings by phone).
Las Cruces
🛠️ Confirm first Supportive / Transitional Options (varies)
Habitat for Humanity (Las Cruces affiliate)
Homeownership / repair pathways; not emergency shelter—confirm program eligibility and timelines.
Homeownership / repair pathways; not emergency shelter—confirm program eligibility and timelines.
Las Cruces
Tierra del Sol Housing Corporation
Affordable housing development and resources; confirm available programs by region.
Affordable housing development and resources; confirm available programs by region.
Southern NM
HousingNM — Transitional Housing (search by city)
Browse transitional housing resources listed by city; verify referral requirements and availability.
Browse transitional housing resources listed by city; verify referral requirements and availability.
Southern NM
Northwest & Four Corners
Counties: San Juan, McKinley, Cibola
✅ Verified Homeless Services & Housing Support
PATH (People Assisting The Homeless)
Homeless services provider in the Four Corners region; confirm intake and program availability.
Homeless services provider in the Four Corners region; confirm intake and program availability.
Farmington
San Juan County Partnership
Community services hub that includes housing-related assistance resources (confirm eligibility and funding availability).
Community services hub that includes housing-related assistance resources (confirm eligibility and funding availability).
Farmington / SJC
HousingNM — Subsidized Rentals (search by city)
Look up subsidized properties in Farmington, Gallup, Grants, etc. and contact sites directly.
Look up subsidized properties in Farmington, Gallup, Grants, etc. and contact sites directly.
NW NM
🛠️ Confirm first Transitional Options (availability varies)
HousingNM — Transitional Housing (search by city)
City-by-city listings; many programs require referrals, documentation, and screening.
City-by-city listings; many programs require referrals, documentation, and screening.
NW NM
Coordinated Entry (CES) — find your local access point
Use CES to connect with the right shelter/housing pathway for your county.
Use CES to connect with the right shelter/housing pathway for your county.
Gallup area
Eastern & Southeast New Mexico
Counties: Chaves, Lea, Curry, Roosevelt, Eddy, Guadalupe, Quay, De Baca, Lincoln (and surrounding)
✅ Verified Shelters & Supportive Housing
Carlsbad Community of Hope Center
Homeless shelter and resource center serving Eddy County; confirm intake and program participation requirements.
Homeless shelter and resource center serving Eddy County; confirm intake and program participation requirements.
Carlsbad
Lighthouse Mission
Shelter and support services; confirm eligibility and check-in procedures.
Shelter and support services; confirm eligibility and check-in procedures.
Clovis
The Salvation Army — Roswell Corps
Local assistance and support services; call ahead for shelter-related guidance and referrals.
Local assistance and support services; call ahead for shelter-related guidance and referrals.
Roswell
MHR — New Mexico Housing Services
Supportive housing and housing-related services (regional coverage varies—confirm the right office).
Supportive housing and housing-related services (regional coverage varies—confirm the right office).
Eastern NM
🛠️ Confirm first Specialized / Safety-Based Shelter Options
Hartley House (safety-based shelter)
Specialized shelter; may require referral and specific eligibility (call ahead).
Specialized shelter; may require referral and specific eligibility (call ahead).
Clovis
Option, Inc. (safety-based shelter)
Specialized shelter; confirm eligibility and intake steps directly.
Specialized shelter; confirm eligibility and intake steps directly.
Hobbs
HousingNM — Subsidized Rentals (search by city)
Search Roswell / Hobbs / Clovis / Carlsbad for subsidized properties and contact managers directly.
Search Roswell / Hobbs / Clovis / Carlsbad for subsidized properties and contact managers directly.
East / SE NM
Directory Use Disclaimer
OACRA provides publicly available information to help you locate housing resources. OACRA is not a court, probation office, housing authority, or law firm, and cannot guarantee acceptance, placement, or availability.
- Always verify intake rules, hours, referral requirements, and eligibility directly with the provider.
- Many programs require background checks, documentation, and adherence to rules (including curfews).
- If you are supervised, follow your conditions and notify your officer before changing residence.
- Listings do not imply affiliation with the New Mexico Corrections Department or any agency.
- Information changes frequently—report broken links to OACRA so we can update the directory.
