HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS
Up to $25,000 for Eligible Veterans and Gold Star Families
HAVEN (Housing Assistance for Veterans) is a federal grant program that provides up to $25,000 for home repairs, accessibility modifications, and down payment assistance for eligible veterans and Gold Star Families. Homewise can help you access these funds and guide you through every step of the process. Eligible veterans, active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and surviving spouses can now access VA home loans through Homewise. We are proud to add VA loans, we are committed to making sure the veterans and military families we work with have access to every tool available to them.
We’ll help you understand your benefit, determine your eligibility, and find the right path to homeownership in New Mexico.
Who Is This For?
HAVEN is specifically designed for two groups:
Veterans and Service Members with a Service-Connected Disability
You may be eligible if you are a U.S. veteran, active-duty, Reserve, or National Guard member who became disabled as a result of your military service.
Gold Star Families
Immediate family members of a service member who died while serving in the U.S. military are also eligible.
To qualify, your household income must be at or below 165% of the Area Median Income, and the home must be your primary residence in New Mexico.
What Can HAVEN Funds Be Used For?
- Home Repairs
Address structural issues, roof damage, plumbing, HVAC, electrical hazards, and more. - Accessibility Modifications
Fund changes that make your home safer and more accessible, such as wheelchair ramps, grab bars, widened doorways, shower installations, and similar improvements. - Down Payment and Closing Costs
Eligible first-time homebuyers can use HAVEN funds toward the purchase of a home. - New Construction
Funds may also be applied to offset the cost of building a new home.
Homewise also offers VA home loans — with $0 down payment options and no PMI.
how It works
- Connect With Us
Talk to a Homewise advisor to find out if you qualify. We’ll review your eligibility and walk you through what’s needed. - Gather Your Documents
We’ll help you understand what documentation is required. Such as income verification, proof of disability or Gold Star status, and homeownership or purchase information. - We Submit on Your Behalf
As a participating member institution, Homewise submits the HAVEN application to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. You don’t have to navigate that process alone. - Funds Are Applied
Once approved, funds are applied directly to your repair project, construction costs, or home purchase.
HAVEN grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. A new round of funding becomes available July 1, 2026, and once it’s gone, it’s gone for the year. If you think you may qualify, the best time to start is now.
Connect with us
gather your documents
Homewise submits
Funds are applied
A partner who knows the process
HAVEN applications require detailed documentation and careful coordination. Homewise has experience navigating grant programs like this one, and we’re here to make the process as straightforward as possible for you.
We serve veterans, service members, and military families across New Mexico.
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Albuquerque, NM 87110
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Reach Out To Us Today
Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Reach out to a Homewise advisor today to find out if HAVEN is right for you.
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