Home Services

City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs · City program

Free services; no cash amount stated

The City of Albuquerque provides free home safety, repair, and retrofit services for eligible seniors age 60+ living in Albuquerque/Bernalillo County. The program is not cash assistance; it offers services such as smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, firewood, yardwork, and certain accessibility/safety modifications at no cost.

Last verified: August 13, 2026

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Program details

How it works

The Home Services program helps older adults stay safe and independent in their homes. The official page says the program performs chores, repairs, and retrofit work for seniors ages 60 and older. It also states that the program does not perform cosmetic services or services requiring a license.

What the money covers

Services listed on the page include:

Door knobs and/or locks
Wireless doorbell
Flooring trip hazards
Smoke detectors
Carbon monoxide detector
Fire extinguisher
Battery replacement
Lightbulb replacement
Seasonal yardwork (spring/fall)
Evaporative cooler start-up/shut down (spring/fall)
Firewood
Safety railing
Step modification
Doorway modification
Wheelchair ramp
Durable/safety equipment

Amounts and matching

Services are provided at no cost. The page also says donations are welcome, but no one is denied services because they cannot donate.

Timing and deadlines

The page states that yardwork safety applications are now closed for the spring season. It also says evaporative cooler start-up services are now closed for the spring season. No reopening date is provided on the page.

Prioritization

Individuals with the greatest economic or social need are prioritized.

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