Housing and Neighborhood Services
CAPER 2025 Report and Public Meetings
The City’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), it’s annual report to the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on its accomplishments for the previous year using HUD funding, is now available for public review and comment from August 24, 2026 – September 17, 2026. This report can be reviewed at City Hall, or at Branigan Library. Two Public Hearings will be held. Click here to view the Public Notice.
- September 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm at City Hall, 700 N Main St., Conference Room 1158
- September 2, 2026 at 5:30 pm at Munson Senior Center, 975 S Mesquite
Public Comments may be submitted via email at; [email protected] or in person at City Hall at 700 N Main St., Housing & Neighborhood Services, or by mail at: City of Las Cruces, Attn CAPER, PO Box 20000, Las Cruces NM 88004
This section addresses community needs related to affordable housing, public services funding, and public infrastructure improvements intended to improve the lives of low and moderate-income residents and neighborhoods of the community. All Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded programs comply with the City’s Consolidated Plan. To view the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan, please see the Con Plan page.
Programs
- The Home Rehabilitation program assists low to moderate-income homeowners to bring their homes up to current codes and standards. The Mobile Home Ramp program assists disabled, low-income occupants to get a wheelchair ramp for their mobile home.
- Fair Housing, it’s not an option, it’s the law! Landlord/Tenant Relations explains the rights and responsibilities for both renters and landlords under the New Mexico Uniform Owner-Residents Relations Act.
- Affordable Housing is a program that helps implement affordable rental and homeownership projects.
- The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds a variety of public service and infrastructure programs.
- City Health Care Grants provide funding to various non-profit organizations that provide health care services to low and moderate-income individuals.
- Housing for the Homeless programs funds various programs such as the Shelter Plus Care (housing for disabled homeless persons), Tenant-Based Rental Assistance, and Transitional Housing programs.
Environmental Review Documents
- MIH BLDG Environmental Assessment
- Amador Crossing Environmental Assessment
- Paseos Verdes Environmental Assessment
