New Mexico Human Services Department
New Mexico

New Mexico's Move In Assistance and Eviction Prevention (MIAEP) program is intended to assist individually qualified households with rent, damage deposit, utility deposits, utilities, or other approved costs directly related to housing. Applicant (or dependent) must have a diagnosed/documented serious mental illness or co-occurring substance use disorder, homeless or at risk of homeless, and be active in services. Applicants can receive a grant up to $1,000 grants every 3 years. Nonprofit MIAEP providers serve 3 to 9 county service areas, covering every county in NM.

Assistance Distributed By
CoC network; Nonprofit or for-profit providers
Program Status
Active
Website
https://yes.nm.gov/nmhr/s/move-in-assistance-and-eviction-preventi?language=en_US
Program Type
Tenant-based rental assistance
Duration
Short-term (up to 7 months)
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
Info Source
NLIHC internet research
Last Updated
8/11/23 12:03
Other Eligibility Requirements

Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness; Persons with mental illness; Persons with substance use disorder

Amount Calculation Method

Program offers a one-time fixed amount