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:

• Roof
• Bathroom
• Kitchen repairs
• Flooring
• Windows/ Doors

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:

• Photo ID- All household members 18 years and older.
• Social Security Cards- All household members
• Proof of Homeownership-(Deed, Mortgage contract. Etc.)
• Proof of income- All household members (Employment, SSI, SS, etc.)
• Two recent bank statements
• Recent Federal Tax Returns
• Before Pictures/ BID
• Scope of Work

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

Special Need Assistance Program

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:

• Households must have a family income of 80 percent or less of the median income for the area.
• Only Special Needs households are eligible. Special Needs is defined as over the age of 55 and/or one or more persons in the household are determined to be disabled.
• SNAP Fund grants will be issued in amounts up to $6,000.00 and can be used toward rehabilitation of the recipient’s home.

SNAP can repair health related and safety issues in the home such as;

• Exterior structural defects – missing porch handrails, sagging porch steps, damaged floorboards/decking, broken windows, rotting siding, etc.
• Inoperative or significantly damaged HVAC units
• Bathroom repair for handicap accessibility – ramps, door-widening, safety bars, shower install, etc.
• Plumbing – leaking/broken sinks, toilets, faucets, etc.
• Small electrical hazards – non-working and overheating lights, outlets, and switches
• Roof repairs and replacement

*Other work deemed as acceptable by FHLB Dallas

*Not an all-inclusive list

Every completed application must contain the following documents:

• Photo ID- All household members 18 years and older.
• Social Security Cards- All household members
• Proof of Homeownership-   (Deed, Mortgage contract. Etc.)
• Proof of Income- All household members (Employment, SSI, SS, etc.)
• Proof of Disability, if applicable.
• Before Pictures/ BID
• Scope of Work

All approvals are subject to eligibility and availability of funding and is determined by the FHLB Offices.

Attn: Anthony Alonzo

First National Bank

414 10th St

Alamogordo, NM 88310

Phone Number: 575-437-4880

Weatherization Program

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;

• Proof of Income
• Proof of Disability, if applicable.
• All members 18 years of age and over must sign application.
• Proof of Homeownership
• Social Security Card- All household members
• Copies of your most recent Gas and Electric bills.
• Photo ID- All household members 18 years and older.

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