Landlord Collaboration Program (Youth)
What is the Landlord Collaboration Program?
The Landlord Collaboration Program supports landlords to say “yes” to young adults connected to youth service providers who are at risk of homelessness and encourage successful tenancies. New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families (CYFD), in partnership with Housing New Mexico, and other youth service providers, are happy to offer the following remedies for use by landlords who meet eligibility requirements.
Housing New Mexico will distribute these funds to landlords, and they can be used to cover costs such as damage to rental unit(s) above normal wear and tear and in excess of the security deposit, lost rent (vacancy loss) is also reimbursable, as are certain targeted upgrades to meet HUD minimum standards. More information on program services, eligibility, and reimbursement can be found below. If you want to place a claim, please click on the blue link, “File a Claim”, in the box on the left side of this page.
For more information contact Kelly Patterson at kpatterson@housingnm.org and (505) 767-2281.
Do I Qualify?
Landlords who rent to vulnerable young people being served by housing providers in Northern New Mexico and the Albuquerque metro area qualify for these remedies. If you question whether or not you are renting/have rented to a young person fitting this description please contact Kelly Patterson at kpatterson@housingnm.org and (505) 767-2281.
Claims may be initiated as soon as the need arises but MUST be initiated within 60 days of termination of occupancy by the young tenant. All claims will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
We are happy to help you through the claims process and appreciate partnering with you to provide housing to young people in New Mexico.
File a Claim
What is Available?
Housing New Mexico distributes available funds to landlords, and those funds can be used to cover the costs listed below, upon approval.
Claims for damages:
Up to $3,000 is available to reimburse landlords if repair costs exceed a tenant’s security deposit. A landlord may charge up to $25 an hour for their own time if they make their own repairs. Claims may be initiated during an existing tenancy or within 60 days of termination of occupancy by an eligible tenant.
Claims for vacancy loss:
Up to one month of “vacancy loss” (equal to the monthly lease amount) is reimbursable if 28 days or more are needed to make repairs after a tenant vacates the rental unit. The vacancy loss must exceed a tenant’s security deposit, and the property cannot be rented to a new tenant during this one-month window. Claims may be initiated during an existing tenancy or within 60 days of termination of occupancy by an eligible tenant.
Claims for needed improvements:
Up to $1,000 is available to make improvements needed to meet minimum applicable housing inspection standards before an eligible tenant moves in.
Claims to create housing stability:
Up to $500 in flexible funds to meet housing needs and create housing stability including:
- Pet deposit
- Utilities hook up or bill
- Application fees
- Past due fees
Services of a Landlord Liaison:
If you have questions about the program or would like to discuss the process, please contact Kelly Patterson at kpatterson@housingnm.org and (505) 767-2281.
Requirements for Filing a Claim
Placing a claim is easy. Landlords are asked to complete the three documents below to start the claim:
- A completed Claim for Reimbursement form, which can be completed through the Landlord Liaison assigned to your county.
- Supporting documentation with invoices, receipts and photos clearly showing damage and costs of repairs.
- A completed W9, with the name on the form being the same name that will appear on a check if a claim is approved. Checks and 1099 forms will be mailed to the address on the W-9, unless another address is provided in writing along with the W-9.
Once these documents have been completed, please scan and upload them to Kelly Patterson at kpatterson@housingnm.org and (505) 767-2281.
If you have any questions or difficulty downloading, completing and/or uploading the completed documents, please reach out to Kelly Patterson at kpatterson@housingnm.org and (505) 767-2281. We are happy to help through this process and appreciate your efforts to provide housing to young adults in your community.
Required Documents:
- Claim for Reimbursement Form (Must be completed with the assistance of the Landlord Liaison assigned to your county)
- W9 for Landlords
- Receipt Examples
Landlord Liaisons Contact Information:
Please contact the appropriate Landlord Liaisons designated to your county.
Janeya Johnson (Youth Shelters & Family Services)
(505) 629-8674 or jjohnson@youthshelters.org
Counties:
- Cibola
- Los Alamos
- Quay
- McKinley
- Mora
- Sandoval
- Santa Fe
- San Juan
- San Miguel
Gabby Lopez (New Day)
(505) 850-0033 or glopez@ndnm.org
Counties:
- Bernalillo
- Sandoval