The County anticipates that the application period for the 2020 Round of projects will be announced in March 2020. The program is managed by the Los Alamos Housing Partnership Inc. by agreement with Los Alamos County. It allows selected income-qualified Los Alamos County homeowners to make needed repairs or improvements to their homes to increase comfort, safety, and livability -- without adding to monthly expenses. A household with an executed contract for home purchase may also apply.


For information on this program and how to apply visit:


LosAlamosHousingPartnership.org

Applicants should arrange to meet with Los Alamos Housing Partnership before they start filling out the application. Completed applications are to be submitted directly to Los Alamos Housing Partnership.


Contact:
Steve Brugger
Los Alamos Housing Partnership, Inc.
1362 Central Avenue, Suite C-1
Los Alamos, NM 87544

Phone: (505) 662-8918
Email: stevelahp@gmail.com 

The County’s Affordable Housing Plan calls for housing “at a variety of price ranges so that firefighters, teachers, police, young people and elders can live comfortably in our community.” An objective of this goal suggests that the County “regularly evaluate the amount, distribution and need for affordable and mid-range priced housing.” Another objective asks that the County “seek methods to qualify the County’s low and moderate-income household for federal affordable housing programs.” In addition:

Contact:

Andrew Harnden, Housing & Special Projects Manager Community Development
Los Alamos County
1000 Central Avenue, Suite 150
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Phone: (505) 662-8122

Email: andrew.harnden@lacnm.us

Los Alamos County has partnered with the Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority (SFCHA) -- Española Office for Section 8 assistance. The Section 8 Program provides rental assistance to selected income-qualified households. A representative from SFCHA is available by appointment in Los Alamos on alternating Wednesdays

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Contact:

Christine Archuleta, HCV Housing Specialist for Los Alamos & Colfax Counties
Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority -- Española Office
136 Calle Del Pajarito / P.O. Box 1307
Española, NM 87532

Phone: (505) 753-3897
Fax: (505) 753-5364
Email: christinea@sfcha.com

This program assists selected qualified households with a down payment and homebuyer education for a home purchase in Los Alamos County. This program aims to assist 10 households each year. The application period is open year-round as funds are available. Applicants should arrange to meet with Los Alamos Housing Partnership before they start filling out the application.

For information on this program and how to apply visit: 

LosAlamosHousingPartnership.org

Completed applications are to be submitted directly to Los Alamos Housing Partnership.

Contact:

Steve Brugger
Los Alamos Housing Partnership, Inc.
1362 Trinity Drive, Suite C-1
Los Alamos, NM 87544

Phone: (505) 662-8918
Email: stevelahp@gmail.com

Two affordable rental housing projects are planned for DP Road which will be financed with State low-income housing tax credits and built by Bethel Developments.

Construction of the first project, “Canyon Walk Apartments” at 120 DP Road for 70 workforce housing units on 4.25 acres, is anticipated to begin January 2020. Tenants will be able to move in by November 2020.

Construction of the second project, “The Bluffs” at 135 DP Road for 64 rental units for age 55 and over on 2.79 acres, is anticipated to begin November 2020. Tenants will be able to move in by November 2021. 

Housing Market Needs Analysis

A housing market needs analysis was completed in December 2019 to provide the County information on community housing needs and preferences. The study was implemented as part of Council’s 2019 strategic goals for housing. This includes a variety of housing options for all segments of the community, from affordable, entry-level, and live-work housing to new options for those interested in downsizing or moving closer to central areas of the community. Sites Southwest Consulting performed the study including several outreach activities for community input and to collect needed market data. The study concluded an acute housing shortage and identified immediate need for additional home and rental units to serve all market segments. Key findings also identified high unmet demand for middle- to higher-density homes for the workforce, students, and seniors such as town homes, duplexes and small-scale apartment buildings. Recommendations included development of sites close to existing infrastructure, developing strategies for higher density housing and mixed-use development in Los Alamos and White Rock town centers, and working with LANL and the School District on transportation and other redevelopment plans.