Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1987, builds affordable entry-level homes for first-time buyers in Bernalillo and South Sandoval counties. Its official website is habitatabqrr.org. Here is how to qualify, how to apply, and how to help.
The affiliate builds affordable entry-level homes and sells them to first-time buyers. It selects on need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner, and it describes the mortgage as affordable without publishing a specific interest rate.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Income | Up to 80 percent of the Albuquerque-area median income, raised from a previous 60 percent ceiling; exact limits vary by family size. |
| First-time buyer | Must be a first-time homebuyer. |
| Residency | Living or working in Bernalillo or South Sandoval county for the past 12 months. |
| Credit | All applicants and co-applicants consent to a credit check. |
| Sweat equity | Required, though the affiliate does not publish a specific number of hours. |
Both low-income and some moderate-income families may qualify under the higher income ceiling.
Applying starts with an inquiry form on the affiliate's site; once you submit it, an application packet is mailed to you, so allow about 6 to 8 weeks to receive it. The cycle was paused while preparations were underway to reopen it, so the inquiry form is the way to be notified.
You can reach the affiliate at [email protected] or (505) 265-0057.
Greater Albuquerque Habitat runs a ReStore that sells donated building materials and home furnishings at discounted prices, open Monday through Saturday. Its profits fund Habitat programs and cover administrative costs, with any surplus going toward building more homes.
The affiliate also engages partner families in the building process, which the organization says helps them build self-reliance and new skills.
Volunteers help build homes and support the ReStore, and you can sign up through the affiliate's site. The organization employs a staff of around 35.
Greater Albuquerque Habitat holds a three-star rating from Charity Navigator. Its EIN for tax-deductible gifts is 85-0359138.
Affordable entry-level homes for first-time buyers.
A store selling donated building materials and furnishings.
Partner families help build their own homes.
Build-site and ReStore volunteering.
Inquiry-to-application process with mailed packets.
Donated goods accepted at the ReStore.
Sources: Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity (habitatabqrr.org) homeownership and ReStore pages; Charity Navigator (EIN 85-0359138). The mortgage interest rate and a specific sweat-equity hour count are not published. Retrieved June 2026. We are not affiliated with Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]
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