Keeping People Housed through Home Rehab
Learn more about the PATCH Program, Preserving Albuquerque Through Critical Housing.
About the PATCH Program (Preserving Abq Through Critical Housing)
The first major piece of the Housing NOW is the proposed PATCH Program, a 0% interest, forgivable loan initiative that helps low-income homeowners make critical health and safety repairs—such as replacing a failing roof or fixing broken plumbing, so they can remain in their homes.
PATCH specifically prioritizes households earning under 80% of the area median income (AMI), focusing on historic and underserved neighborhoods.
Repairs covered include:
- Roofing
- HVAC
- Electrical and plumbing
- Sewer/water lines
“Too many families are just one critical repair away from losing their home. That’s where the City can step in,” said Mayor Keller. “PATCH protects family homes and prevents the kind of displacement that breaks apart neighborhoods and dissolves generational wealth.”
The PATCH Program will uplift families throughout our City, especially in historic neighborhoods where urgent repairs are needed,” said District 2 City Councilor Joaquín Baca. “Many of these are generational homes where one major repair can threaten a lifetime of stability. Any way we can help the most vulnerable stay in their homes is a win for the entire community.”
Success Through Home Rehab
In our existing federal Home Rehab Program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and administered by Homewise the City has seen success in rehabilitating homes, to keep people housed.
Households Served
- 29 households have received assistance
- 11 home repairs are nearing completion
- 21 repairs are in the works this year.
- Only about $1 million in ARPA funding is left, making the new PATCH Program crucial.