by Mescalero Apache Tribe | November 28, 2016 1:51 pm
The Mescalero Apache Housing Department coordinates and collaborates with the Habitat for Humanity on special projects for private homeowners.
Application drives are now being accepted to provide minor home repair assistance for eligible individuals and elderly who meet program guidelines.
Another program called, “Aging in Place” provides special accommodations for individuals with physical challenges, such as installation of ramps.
All applications must be filled out correctly and completely along with the supporting documentation for consideration of assistance for assistance.
Read moreIn some cases, an applicant must provide income verification and household size for qualification purposes.
Habitat for Humanity’s vision is to help families have a decent place to live.
Our department continues to collaboration with other organizations to provide additional assistance to community and tribal members who otherwise wouldn’t qualify under the Indian Housing Block Grant.
Please keep in mind, these programs are processed on a first come basis.
Therefore, we kindly stress that each applicant thorough read and complete the application with the request information.
For further information regarding home repair assistance, please contact our office at (575) 464-9235 or call the Habitat for Humanity at (575) 437-6562. Thank you.
The MATHD assist applicants with the 504 Program, however the main office is located in Las Cruces, NM. The USDA Rural Development Housing Repair Rehabilitation Loan & Grant Program, has been working with families in the Mescalero area for many years. In order to be considered for the Grant Program, the applicant must be 62 years of age or older. In order to be approved for the Loan Program, you must meet certain income eligibility requirements and also meet the Area Income Median of your county. All counties are different. Please see your local office to find out the AIM. Ms. Kakazu from the MATHD can intake all applications and provide all information that is required to start the application process.
The 504 Program can repair all major issues such as;
The 504 Program recommends that the major issue in your home be repaired first. The amount funded from the program varies from case to case, depending on your income, age, and the total cost of repairs.
Every completed application must contain the following documents;
All Loan/ Grant approvals are subject to eligibility and availability of funding and is determined by the USDA Offices.
Rural Development – Las Cruces Area Office
760 Stern Dr. Suite # 139
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Phone Number: 575-522-8775
The SNAP Program is partnered with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, Texas. Funding is available once a year, and five families are assisted in the Mescalero area. The application process start date begins in October thru December every year.
SNAP Program has certain requirements to be eligible:
SNAP can repair health related and safety issues in the home such as;
*Other work deemed as acceptable by FHLB Dallas
*Not an all-inclusive list
Every completed application must contain the following documents;
All approvals are subject to eligibility and availability of funding and is determined by the FHLB Offices.
Att: Anthony Alonzo
First National Bank
414 10th St
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Phone Number: 575-437-4880
The Weatherization Assistance Program is funded primarily by the Department of Energy and the State of New Mexico. The Weatherization Program is for Minor repairs to help the client conserve energy on their home. These repairs include window, exterior doors, insulation and at times appliances are provided to the homeowner. The Weatherization program does not work on major home repairs.
The application process is simple, but there is a waiting list. Please be patient, the program does assist with 15 other counties within the state and each year they are allowed a certain number of units per county.
Every completed application must contain the following documents;
Applications are available at the MATHD Office, please see Ms. Kakazu.
Attn: Weatherization Program
Southern Regional Housing Community and Development Corp.
311 Southgate CT.
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Phone Number: 575-523-1639
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