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Housing Forward ABQ

Increasing housing supply and promoting access for all.

City Focus

In response to the current crisis in the housing supply for Albuquerque residents, the City launched an emergency initiative to spur access to, conversion and construction of new housing for all segments of the housing market.

About Housing Forward ABQ

In response to the current crisis in the housing supply for Albuquerque residents, the City launched an emergency initiative to spur access to, conversion and construction of new housing for all segments of the housing market.

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City Focus

In continuing their response to the housing crisis in Albuquerque, the City has released a convenient, easy-to-reference report that overviews the comprehensive vision of Housing Forward ABQ.

Housing Forward ABQ Background Research & Information Report

In continuing their response to the housing crisis in Albuquerque, the City has released a convenient, easy-to-reference report that overviews the comprehensive vision of Housing Forward ABQ.

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City Focus

Albuquerque needs more housing at all income levels. One strategy to quickly and cost-effectively create more housing is by converting old hotels/motels into affordable apartments.

Converting Hotels/Motels to Housing

Albuquerque needs more housing at all income levels. One strategy to quickly and cost-effectively create more housing is by converting old hotels/motels into affordable apartments.

The drive up entry to a motel that has been converted to housing.

City Focus

A zoning code that allows Albuquerque the flexibility we need to address our housing demand. Two-thirds of the city is zoned for single-family detached homes, which prevents diverse types of housing in the majority of the city.

Zoning Changes/Information about Casitas

A zoning code that allows Albuquerque the flexibility we need to address our housing demand. Two-thirds of the city is zoned for single-family detached homes, which prevents diverse types of housing in the majority of the city.

An apartment complex in the middle of construction. The complex has been framed and the general structure is complete. Stacks of construction wood and other building materials are organized in the foreground.

City Focus

Learn about short term rental plans with Housing Forward and other ordninances

Short Term Rentals (STRs), Mobile Home Ordinance, & Income Non descriminatory Income Source Ordinance

Learn about short term rental plans with Housing Forward and other ordninances

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City Focus

Browse videos and other meeting material from prior meetings and stay up to date on the latest meeting announcements.

Affordable Housing Reports and Research

Browse videos and other meeting material from prior meetings and stay up to date on the latest meeting announcements.

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