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Housing and Neighborhood Services

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA), REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) APPLICATIONS

The City is announcing the start of the application cycles for Program Year (PY) 2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) programs. These programs are funded by the  U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Letter of Intent will become available to the public on Monday, October 5th, 2026.

All Letters of Intent are due back to the City by Thursday, October 22, 2026 by 4:30 pm.

Two public input meetings will be held. Click here to view the Public Notice.

  • Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 2:30 pm at Mesilla Valley Community of Hope, 999 W Amador Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005
  • Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm at Las Cruces City Hall, Room 2007A, 700 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001

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 ACTION PLAN 27, 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

Affordable Housing

There are several options for affordable housing. You are welcome to call and apply at complexes listed. There are units in these “affordable housing” complexes where the rent is based…

Fair Housing

Fair Housing – It’s not an Option, it’s the Law The federal Fair Housing Act gives you the right to rent or buy a home without discrimination. Fair housing laws…

Grant Funded Programs

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding is received annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This CDBG program funds public service agencies and infrastructure projects that…

Home Rehabilitation

Home Rehabilitation Program Assistance Guidelines The Home Rehabilitation Program offers two options to assist Las Cruces families with low and moderate-incomes: Owner-occupant families may secure a zero-interest forgivable loan to…

Landlord Tenant Relations

Landlord Tenant Handbook The Landlord/Tenant Relations Handbook is a useful guide for both renters and landlords to know their rights and responsibilities under the New Mexico Uniform Owner-Residents Relations Act,…

Consolidated Plan/Action Plan

The City of Las Cruces is in the final year of the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan. Action Plan 2025 is nearing completion now for all activities that are funded by the…