A free directory of 1434 places to get help in and around Grant County, New Mexico: shelter, food, recovery, health care, benefits, legal help and more. Kept up to date by the Silver City Gospel Mission.
Landlord won't fix things, or locked them outUse when a renter has no heat or water, unsafe conditions, a landlord who won't make repairs, a lockout, or a deposit that wasn't returned.
American Red Cross - Arizona and New Mexico Region
Free smoke alarm installation (Home Fire Campaign)confirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Weather and disaster
Red Cross volunteers install up to 4 free battery smoke alarms in qualifying homes and give a fire safety plan. Request online; a technician contacts you within about 14 days. Does not repair wired alarms.
Volunteer: Habitat builds and ReStoreconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Volunteering
Help build homes with local families, or help at the Habitat ReStore, which resells donated building materials, furniture and household goods to fund home building.
Who it's for: Call to ask about build days and ReStore shifts.
Call first · Free
Zero-interest home repair and accessibility loans (Gila Region Resale & Repair)not yet confirmed: call first
Housing and rent help · Seniors and disability
Zero-interest loans for low-income homeowners to pay a licensed contractor for repairs and safety/accessibility upgrades such as ramps, grab bars and walk-in or roll-in showers. A lien is placed on the home; repayments refill the fund.
First-time homebuyer loans and down payment helpconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Money and banking
FirstHome mortgage plus FirstDown (up to 4% of price) and FirstDown Plus ($10,000) down payment help through participating lenders; homebuyer education.
Renter's Guide and fair housing rightsconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Legal help, courts and re-entry
Free Renter's Guide (English and Spanish, with NM Legal Aid) explaining leases, deposits, repairs and eviction rules, plus fair housing rights information.
Land of Enchantment Manufactured Home Owners' Alliance (LEMHOA)
Know-your-rights help for mobile home park residentsconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Legal help, courts and re-entry
Group for people who own a mobile or manufactured home on a rented lot. Explains your rights under the NM Mobile Home Park Act (rent increases, late fees, leases, park sales) and holds free monthly Zoom meetings with the NM Center on Law and Poverty.
Hours: Zoom meeting first Thursday of every month, 6:15 pm
Who it's for: Manufactured or mobile home owners who rent their lot in a park or land-lease community in New Mexico, and their families.
Renter and mobile home resident rights helpconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Legal help, courts and re-entry
Statewide advocacy group that takes calls on housing problems, including eviction and mobile/manufactured home park questions, and publishes tenant information.
New Mexico Courts - Magistrate Court Mediation Program
Free mediation by Zoom for magistrate court civil casesconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Legal help, courts and re-entry
Trained volunteer mediators help both sides of a magistrate court civil case try to settle it over Zoom. Covers general civil cases and landlord-tenant disputes over security deposits and damage to a unit. Mediators do not give legal advice.
Who it's for: People with a general civil case or deposit/damage landlord-tenant case in any New Mexico magistrate court (including Silver City and Bayard) that the judge sends to mediation.
New Mexico Courts HelpLine (Administrative Office of the Courts)
Eviction and landlord-tenant self-help guide and formsconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Legal help, courts and re-entry
Plain-language court guide on eviction notices (3-, 7- and 30-day), the court process, how to answer a petition, plus court forms and a June 2026 list of free legal help for renters.
Who it's for: Any New Mexico tenant or landlord, including people facing an eviction case in magistrate court.
Renter rights phone information (fee per call)confirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Legal help, courts and re-entry
Phone line (not lawyers) that explains tenants' and landlords' rights under New Mexico's Owner-Resident Relations Act: notices, deposits, repairs and eviction steps. Charges a fee per call.
Move-In and Eviction Prevention fund (MIAEP) - serious mental illnessconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Mental health and crisis · Utilities and bills
State behavioral health fund that pays rent, damage deposit, utility deposits or utility bills (reported up to $1,000 every 3 years) for people with serious mental illness who are homeless or at risk. Applied for through a contracted local provider.
Who it's for: Applicant or dependent has a diagnosed serious mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorder, is homeless or at risk of homelessness, and is active in behavioral health services.
Bring: Proof of diagnosis/active services from your provider, ID, lease or bill
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Fair Housing
Housing discrimination hotline and complaintsconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Legal help, courts and re-entry
Free federal line to report housing discrimination (refused rental, different terms, no reasonable accommodation for disability, harassment) based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or having children.
Who it's for: Anyone who believes a landlord, property manager, lender or housing provider discriminated against them. New Mexico complaints are handled by HUD's Fort Worth regional office. TTY 800-927-9275.
Bring: Name and address of the landlord or company, address of the housing, dates and what happened
U.S. Small Business Administration - Office of Disaster Recovery
Low-interest disaster loans for homeowners and rentersconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Money and banking · Weather and disaster
After a declared disaster (fire, flood), homeowners can borrow up to $500,000 to repair a primary home and renters/owners up to $100,000 for belongings. No payments or interest for the first 12 months.
Who it's for: Homeowners and renters whose primary home or belongings were damaged in a federally declared disaster area, for losses insurance did not cover. Not for second homes.
Bring: Insurance information, damage photos, income and ID information
SSVF veteran rent, deposit and rehousing help (serves Grant County)confirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Veterans · Utilities and bills
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF): rapid rehousing, homelessness prevention, rent and utility payments and case management for veterans. Grant, Hidalgo, Luna and Sierra counties are in its service area.
Who it's for: Veterans (Active, Reserve or National Guard service) or an un-remarried surviving spouse, living in New Mexico, who are homeless or at risk of losing housing. Discharge must not be dishonorable; some programs need other-than-dishonorable or specific service. Apply even without a DD214 or ID - they will help.
Bring: DD214 or discharge papers if you have them, ID, proof of income, lease or eviction notice
Advocacy, protection orders and rehousingconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Domestic and sexual violence · Legal help, courts and re-entry · 1 miles from Silver City
Advocates help with safety planning, protection orders and court. Transitional housing and Rapid Re-Housing for survivors. Sign-up point for the statewide homeless housing list (coordinated entry) for DV survivors.
HMS Family Support Services (benefits, SNAP, utility help, insurance sign-up)confirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Food · Medical care · Benefits · Utilities and bills · 1 miles from Silver City
Community health workers help with SSI/disability applications (HMS is a state SOAR provider), SNAP, utility help, Medicaid/Medicare/exchange enrollment, sliding-fee sign-up, and housing and transportation referrals.
Linkages supportive housing - intake and case management (Grant County)confirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Mental health and crisis · 2 miles from Silver City
HMS is the Grant County intake/case-management agency for Linkages, the state's permanent supportive housing program (long-term rent subsidy plus services). HMS screens, helps with the application and links to mental health and benefits; SPIN administers
Who it's for: Adults 18+ with a diagnosed serious mental illness, homeless or precariously housed (incl. leaving jail or inpatient), income at or below 30% AMI.
Bring: ID, diagnosis/treatment records, income proof.
Mobile street outreach for people experiencing homelessnessconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Housing and rent help · Mental health and crisis · Alcohol and drug recovery · 1 miles from Silver City
Outreach team goes to people living on the street or in camps, offers basic supplies, assesses needs, and connects people to shelter, health care, mental health and substance use treatment, and housing.
Street outreach and drop-in centerconfirmed October 2026
Emergency shelter · Housing and rent help · Food · Clothing, showers and laundry · Hygiene and personal care · 1 miles from Silver City
Peer-led outreach plus a low-barrier daytime drop-in: food, water, hot drinks, hygiene supplies, phone and internet access, and help with housing, health care and recovery. Overnight warming center on freezing nights.
Silver Regional Sexual Assault Support Services (SRSASS)
Food, transportation and housing help for survivorsconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Food · Domestic and sexual violence · Transportation · 1 miles from Silver City
For survivors: emergency food items, bus passes, help finding housing (including emergency hotel stays), help with government applications, and local referrals.
Recovery / transitional homesconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Alcohol and drug recovery · 1 miles from Silver City
Sober living homes for men in Silver City (610 N. Silver St.) and Deming (117 E. Birch St., 575-936-4177). Advocates, therapists and peer support help residents move into permanent housing; SPIN reports about 70% moved into permanent housing in 2024.
Where: 1620 E. Pine St. (main office), Silver City, NM (map)
Who it's for: Men leaving prison, jail, rehab, addiction or homelessness who want sober living (a women's home in Deming was not yet open when last listed). At least one week sober. Written application, sent to director@spinhousingnm.org.
Rent help to prevent or end homelessness (Luna and Hidalgo)confirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · 53 miles from Silver City
Short- and medium-term rental assistance (HOME-ARP, through Housing New Mexico) for people who are homeless or at imminent risk, with case management, in Luna and Hidalgo counties.
Where: 914 W. 13th St. (south side ramp), Silver City, NM (map)
Who it's for: Grant County residents in need
Bring: Photo ID; copy of the bill you need help with; a second bill with the same address; proof of income for every adult; ID (birth certificate or insurance card) for every child; copy of your LIHEAP application from Income Support
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)confirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · 1 miles from Silver City
Rent vouchers (Section 8) that help low-income households pay rent to a private landlord. 1-year lease; rent and utilities must be within limits. Get an application at the office or download it, and return it with documents.
Who it's for: Low-income households under HUD income limits. Silver City office handles Grant and Catron counties; Deming office handles Luna and Hidalgo. Voucher can be used for a private rental anywhere in Catron, Grant, Hidalgo or Luna counties.
Bring: Photo IDs for adults, Social Security cards, birth certificates, proof of all income, bank statements, tax return, SNAP letter
Housing and rent help · Seniors and disability · 1 miles from Silver City
Low-rent apartments run by the housing authority in Silver City: Hillside Apartments (1-3 bedrooms) and Valley Vista Homes (3-4 bedrooms). Rent based on income or flat rent; 1-year lease. Shorter wait for 2-3 bedrooms.
Case management and discharge planningconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Medical care · 2 miles from Silver City
Hospital case managers/social workers assess patients' social needs and build discharge plans (where the patient will go, home health, equipment, rides, shelter referral). Mission staff can call to coordinate before a homeless client is released.
Where: 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM (map)
Who it's for: Anyone
Call first · Free
Head of Family and Veteran property tax exemptionsconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Veterans · Money and banking · 4 miles from Silver City
Lowers your home's taxable value. Head of Family: up to $2,000 off for NM resident homeowners (apply once). Veterans: get a Certificate of Eligibility from NM Veterans Services, bring the ORIGINAL here. Disabled veterans may be fully exempt.
Where: 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM (map)
Who it's for: New Mexico resident who owns their home in Grant County (one Head of Family exemption per household, on primary residence). Veteran exemption: NM resident veterans or unmarried surviving spouses. Disabled veteran exemption: home occupied by the disabled veteran (up to 5 acres).
Bring: Photo ID, property account number; veterans bring original NMDVS Certificate of Eligibility (copies not accepted).
Property value freeze for low-income seniors (65+) and disabled homeownersconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Seniors and disability · Money and banking · 4 miles from Silver City
Freezes the assessed value of your home so property taxes do not climb from rising values. Apply within 30 days of the Notice of Value (usually mailed around May 1). Must be approved 3 years in a row to become permanent.
Where: 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM (map)
Who it's for: New Mexico resident homeowner age 65 or older, OR permanently disabled (Social Security or Workers' Comp determination), living in the home as primary residence (owner-occupied single-family home). For tax year 2026, prior-year household modified gross income must be under $44,200 (adjusted yearly).
Bring: Photo ID with birth date; property address/account number; prior-year NM PIT-1, PIT-RC and federal 1040 (or SS/SSI/VA benefit letters); proof of disability if under 65.
Who it's for: Seniors 55 and over with income under the property's Section 42 (tax credit) income limits; must meet government and managing-agent rules.
Bring: Photo ID, Social Security cards, proof of all household income
NM Environment Department - Silver City Field Office
Septic tank permits and environmental health questionsconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Utilities and bills · 3 miles from Silver City
Local NMED office for liquid waste (septic system) permits and inspections, and environmental health concerns in Grant County (for example failing septic systems).
Public housing apartments in Bayard (HUD low-rent)confirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · 10 miles from Silver City
Small local public housing agency (about 70 HUD units) renting low-income apartments in Bayard; rent based on income. Separate from Western Regional Housing Authority, so clients can apply to both.
Campsites for RVs and tents, some with electric and water hookupsnot yet confirmed: call first
Emergency shelter · Housing and rent help · 30 miles from Silver City
State park campground between Silver City and Deming. Developed sites and a few electric/water sites; some can be reserved, some are first come. Nightly fee and a stay limit apply. Call to check current rules.
Case management / discharge planningconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Medical care · 53 miles from Silver City
Deming's 25-bed critical access hospital with skilled nursing and long-term care units; staff plan discharges and placements. Coordinate before a client leaves the hospital.
Southwestern Regional Housing & Community Development Corp.
Free home weatherization for low-income householdsconfirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Utilities and bills · 53 miles from Silver City
Weatherization provider for Grant County. Free repairs that cut energy bills, such as insulation, windows, doors, and water heater or furnace fixes, for income-qualified homeowners and renters (with landlord permission).
Home repair and rehab for low-income homeowners (Luna, Hidalgo, Dona Ana)confirmed October 2026
Housing and rent help · Seniors and disability · 53 miles from Silver City
Repairs owner-occupied homes of low-income families to meet code: health, safety, sanitary and mobility (accessibility) problems such as roofs, plumbing, electrical and heating.
Who it's for: Low-income homeowners who live in the home, in Dona Ana, Luna, Hidalgo or Otero counties (Deming, Columbus, Lordsburg areas). Not Grant County.
Bring: Proof of ownership, ID, proof of household income
Some help people need still isn't available in Grant County, like inpatient detox, a local public defender office, and help applying for disability. See the list, and tell us if your organization can help fill one, or if you know of help we've missed.
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Kept by the Silver City Gospel Mission · 111 S. Texas St., Silver City, NM 88061 · 575-388-5071 · Updated October 28, 2026.
Information comes from the providers themselves, public sources and our staff. It is offered as a help, not a guarantee; please call ahead.