NM Home Accessibility Modification Assistance

Various: NM Aging & Long-Term Services, Medicaid HCBS, Area Agencies on Aging

Available Senior & Disability

About This Program

NM Home Accessibility Modification Assistance is available to homeowners and renters in Albuquerque, NM.

New Mexico's Aging & Long-Term Services Department and various Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers may fund accessibility modifications to help elderly and disabled residents remain in their homes. Services can include grab bars, ramps, roll-in shower conversions, and door widening. Contact the local Area Agency on Aging for Bernalillo County to assess current availability.

Benefit amounts vary widely; some programs are grant-funded, others loan-based. Contact the agency to determine current program availability and amounts.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Targets elderly (60+) and persons with disabilities
  • Covers grab bars, ramps, roll-in showers, widened doorways
  • Funded through state aging programs and Medicaid HCBS waivers
  • Contact Bernalillo County Area Agency on Aging: 505-255-0971
  • Available to both homeowners and renters (landlord permission required)

How to Apply

Get free help applying Visit Official Program Page Track this program

505-255-0971

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Rolling

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Frequently asked questions

Who qualifies for NM Home Accessibility Modification Assistance in Albuquerque?

NM Home Accessibility Modification Assistance is open to homeowners and renters in Albuquerque, NM. It serves seniors.

How do I apply for NM Home Accessibility Modification Assistance in Albuquerque, NM?

Apply directly with Various: NM Aging & Long-Term Services, Medicaid HCBS, Area Agencies on Aging using the official program link on this page or call 505-255-0971. There is no middleman and no fee.

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