REALTORS®: Help Your Clients Unlock Housing Opportunities Through New Mexico’s Landlord Incentive Programs

New Mexico’s Housing ecosystem is expanding—and REALTORS® are uniquely positioned to help clients benefit. The Housing New Mexico Landlord Incentive Programs offer financial support and property improvement funding to landlords who rent to housing voucher holders, helping increase access to safe, stable housing across the state.

Here’s what REALTORS® should know—and share:

🏘️ Four Key Programs Supporting Landlords and Tenants

• Landlord Collaboration Program (LCP): Encourages landlords to rent to young adults at risk of homelessness, with support from CYFD and youth service providers.

• Landlord Engagement Program (LEP): Offers incentives for landlords in Albuquerque who rent to housing voucher holders, including those in permanent supportive housing.

• Rehab-2-Rental Program: Provides funding to upgrade substandard rental units to meet housing quality standards, expanding options for voucher holders statewide.

• Statewide Landlord Incentive Program (SLIP): Offers financial remedies to landlords renting to eligible voucher holders through federal, state, or local programs.

💡 Why This Matters for REALTORS®

• Empower your investor clients with funding opportunities to improve properties and reduce vacancy risk.

• Support housing stability by connecting landlords with programs that offset costs and encourage inclusive rental practices.

• Strengthen community ties by promoting housing solutions that benefit vulnerable populations and improve local housing stock.

📣 Share the Message

REALTORS® can amplify this opportunity by:

• Including program links in newsletters and email updates.

• Posting highlights on social media and office bulletin boards.

• Discussing incentives with landlords, property managers, and investor clients during showings and consultations.

Let’s help landlords say “yes” to housing voucher holders—and build stronger communities together. For full program details and eligibility, visit Housing New Mexico’s Landlord Incentive Programs: https://housingnm.org/programs/landlord-incentive-programs-new