Home Services
Performs chores, repairs, and retrofit for seniors ages 60 and older to promote safe, independent living.
Important Notice
*Yardwork safety applications are now closed for the spring season. Thank you.
The Home Services program does not perform cosmetic services or services requiring a license.
Services are provided at no cost. Donations are welcome; however, no one is denied services based on their inability to donate. Individuals with the greatest economic or social need are prioritized.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for services, one must live in Albuquerque/Bernalillo County and be age 60 and over. Retrofit services require an in-home assessment by the Case Management program.* The majority of services are provided for homeowners who occupy the service address; however, some equipment may be available for renters.**
Services Provided
- Door Knobs and/or Locks
- Wireless Doorbell
- Flooring Trip Hazards
- Smoke Detectors
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Fire Extinguisher
- Battery Replacement
- Lightbulb Replacement
- Seasonal Yardwork (Spring/Fall)
- Evaporative Cooler Start-Up/Shut Down (Spring/Fall)
- Firewood
- Safety Railing
- Step Modification
- Doorway Modification
- Wheelchair Ramp
- Durable/Safety Equipment
*Assessments performed by a Senior Affairs Case Management Coordinator to determine eligibility, including barriers to performing daily activities.
**Available to renters with owner's signed permission form submitted within 30 days.
Yardwork Safety Services
Yardwork safety services are now closed for the Spring season.
Evaporative Cooler Start-Up Service
This service is available to older adults (60+) in Bernalillo County who own and reside in their homes and have the greatest social and economic needs. Applications are accepted through Friday, April 17, 2026, at 5 pm.
Learn more about what is included and what is not.
Service slots are limited and based on staff and materials availability. Selected applicants will be contacted in mid to late April to complete the remaining steps, which include additional assessment questions and finalizing the referral to the Home Services Program.
For safety reasons, we cannot service coolers on roofs with clay tiles or on two-story homes. Services are provided by employees and/or volunteers who are not licensed plumbers or electricians.