Housing Authority, Truth or Consequences

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108 S. Cedar Street
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Website: www.torchousing.org

Administrative Contact
Executive Director
(575) 894-2244
Email: ed@torchousing.org

Agency Telephone Numbers

General Program Information (575) 894-2244, ext. 21
Rita Johnson, Director of Housing Operations (575) 894-2244, ext. 24
Jessie Anglin , Voucher Manager 894-2244, ext. 23
Support Services Office (575) 894-7718
Senior Services Office (575) 894-2428
Family Self Sufficiency Office (575) 894-6218
FAX (575) 894-0756

GOVERNED BY
Housing Commission.

Mission Statement
The Truth or Consequences Housing Authority is committed to the pursuit of excellence. Through this commitment, we will seek out opportunities that enhance, improve and build the quality of life for families, children, elderly and our community.

Admin. Office Travel Instructions
Date Street, east on Third Street one block, south on Cedar 1.5 blocks. Office on east side with parking.

Administrative Hours
M - F: 9 am - Noon & 1 pm - 4 pm

Administrative Overview
14 full time staff and 4 part time staff administering 2 Public Housing sites for families and senior/disabled persons, 2 Rural Development 515 sites for families and senior/disabled persons, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, and managing 8 Section 8 project based multifamily sites, Family Self Sufficiency & Resident Opportunities for Self Sufficiency, Home Ownership Program.

Agency Sites

VISTA DEL CERRO
Coleman And Tingley Streets
Truth or Consequences, NM  87901

VILLA DEL SOL
108 Cedar Street
Truth or Consequences, NM  87901

PUESTA DE SOL
6th Street and Tingley
Truth or Consequences, NM  87901

HACIENDA ORGULLO
1425 East 2nd Street
Truth or Consequences, NM  87901

TRADEWINDS CARRIAGE
1301 N. Pershing
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901

CASA DEL RIO
165 N. Silver
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901

Search Terms (AIRS Taxonomy)
Subsidized Rental Housing
Senior Congregate Living Facilities
Section 8 Rental Certificates (Government Subsidized Private Rental Housing)
Public Housing

Agency Services

HOUSING

DESCRIPTION Provides public housing at senior/disabled (70 units) or family (30 units) oriented complexes within the town of Truth or Consequences. Provides additional subsidized housing at senior/disabled (32 units) and family (20 units) complexes under the USDA Rural Development 515 housing program. Issues rent vouchers to families, seniors and disabled persons who qualify for assistance under the HUD Housing Choice Vouchers program who prefer to rent an apartment or house from the pool of available housing offered by private landlords in the community. Also, offers Section 8 project based multifamily housing for senior/disabled (84 units) and families (32 units) in Truth or Consequences.

For elderly or disabled residents of public housing, provides some help with transportation, recreation and basic needs. For participants in any of the above programs, offers support for increased financial independence and a better quality of life. Support programs are funded through competitive grants by the US Department of HUD. The Housing Authority currently administers the following grants: ROSS for Seniors, Family Self-Sufficiency, ROSS for Homeownership
ELIGIBILITY Individuals and families whose income is at or below guidelines for "low income" or "very low income" for applicable county.
FEES No fee. However, participants must pay a security deposit before moving to a subsidized housing unit. For the housing complexes described above, the amount of the deposit ranges from $100 to $200 or is equal to the tenant's rent, depending on the apartment complex and subsidy program. Participants renting from private landlords under the voucher program pay the amount required by their landlord.
HOURS M - F: 9 am - Noon & 1 pm - 4 pm
APPLICATION Complete a Housing Application (available at the Housing Authority office for Sierra County programs) and provide accompanying documentation. Documents needed are: Birth certificates and verification of Social Security numbers for household members, marriage or divorce documents if applicable and verification of income.

The application includes authorization for a police background check, information regarding applicant's previous tenancy (landlord reference) and other credit references.
LANGUAGES English and Spanish (because Spanish-speaking staff members are not always on hand, consider bringing your own interpreter with you when you meet with Housing Authority staff.)


Report date: 2/06/08