Housing Authority, Truth or Consequences
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108 S. Cedar Street Administrative Contact
Agency Telephone Numbers |
| General Program Information | (575) 894-2244, ext. 21 |
| Rita Johnson, Director of Housing Operations | (575) 894-2244, ext. 24 |
| Jessie Anglin, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program | (575) 894-2244, ext. 23 |
| Sabra Alderete, PH Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator | (575) 894-7718 |
| Elaine Burgess, Section 8 Family Self Sufficiency Coordinator | (575) 894-2428 |
| FAX | (575) 894-0756 |
GOVERNED BY
Housing Commission.
Mission Statement
We are a highly motivated team committed to serving communities by providing safe affordable homes and quality supportive services.
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
16 full time staff and 6 part time staff administering 2 Public Housing sites for families ad 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 (in T or C and other New Mexico communities), and Family Self Sufficiency Programs for Public Housing residents and Section 8 Voucher participants.
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 for senior/disabled persons (70 units) and families (30 units) at two apartment 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 a Family Self-Sufficiency program. |
| 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: 11/06/2009