IRS / United Way of North Central New Mexico (Tax Help New Mexico)
Note: Free tax preparation service, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.
VITA, Free Tax Preparation (Albuquerque / NM) is available in Albuquerque, NM.
Tax Help New Mexico provides free IRS-certified tax preparation through VITA sites across Albuquerque and Bernalillo County for households earning $67,000 or less. Trained volunteers help filers claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, and other credits that can result in thousands of dollars in refunds. These refund dollars are frequently used for home repairs and improvements.
Free service; EITC alone can yield $1,000-$7,800 depending on family size and income, effectively freeing up funds for home improvement.
Official source site checked live on 2026-06-22.
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Albuquerque, NM, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Albuquerque, NM can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Deadline: April 15, 2026 (tax season)
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Email us about this programVITA, Free Tax Preparation (Albuquerque / NM) is available in Albuquerque, NM. It serves seniors. It serves veterans and military families.
Apply directly with IRS / United Way of North Central New Mexico (Tax Help New Mexico) using the official program link on this page or call 505-750-3885. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: April 15, 2026 (tax season).
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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