Tenant resources
New Mexico
Curated renter-help organizations serving New Mexico. All listings are free to contact. Always verify current hours and eligibility directly with the organization.
Attorney General — Consumer Protection
State-level consumer protection offices that handle landlord-tenant complaints and rental scams.
- New Mexico Department of Justice - Consumer Protection / Get Help
Contact: (505) 717-3500 / Toll-free 1-844-255-9210
No dedicated press email found
211 / United Way
Statewide referral lines for emergency rental assistance and housing programs.
- United Way of North Central New Mexico - 211 Helpline
Contact: (505) 245-1735 (M-F 8am-5pm)
Covers nine counties in north-central NM, not full statewide single portal
HUD-Approved Housing Counseling
Federally-approved nonprofit agencies offering free or low-cost housing counseling.
- Homewise, Inc.
Contact: egonzales@homewise.org; 505-234-1824
Albuquerque-based HUD-approved counseling agency
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