1999 HUD Funding for Housing for Senior Citizens
and People with Disabilities

*Note: To calculate the approximate number of residents who will live in the new housing, multiply the number of units by 1.25.

NEW MEXICO

Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities

Project Location: Albuquerque, NM
Non-Profit Sponsor: YES Housing, Inc.
Capital Advance: $1,338,200
Five-year rental subsidy: $301,000
Number of Units: 25

Project description:

This project while near a major metropolitan area is actually in a rural farm area of Albuquerque. The sponsor's proposal is to construct a group home, independent living project and condominium. The group home will house 8 residents. The independent living project, will have 5 one bedroom units and 5 two bedroom units and will house 15 residents. The condominium will have 6 two bedroom units and will house 12 residents. All three sites are designated for chronically mentally ill residents.

Project Location: Albuquerque, NM
Non-Profit Sponsor: Albuquerque MH Housing Coalition, Inc.
Capital Advance: $1,086,600
Five-year rental subsidy: $213,500
Number of Units: 18

Project description:

This newly constructed Independent Living Project will have a total of 18 units. The project will house persons who are physically disabled, developmentally disabled, or chronically mentally ill. The identified site is located within a residential neighborhood and is within 2/10 of a mile from a bus stop, and a short 10 minute drive from downtown.

Project Location: Santa Fe, NM
Non-Profit Sponsor: Accessible Space, Inc.
Capital Advance: $1,271,500
Five-year rental subsidy: $238,500
Number of Units: 20

Project description:

Funds are being provided for the new construction of an independent living project for persons with physical disabilities. This project meets the high priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan for the area and benefits the entire community by reducing the number of individuals living in institutional settings, substandard housing and/or housing with extreme cost burdens.

Content Archived: January 20, 2009