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NM HB251

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cristina Parajon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the New Homes Development Program within the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority to provide home buyer assistance grants to qualifying grantees
  • Limits assistance to $10,000 per qualifying grantee, applicable only to homes with a certificate of occupancy issued within 12 months prior to the award
  • Appropriates $30 million from the general fund for fiscal years 2027 through 2029, with unexpended balances reverting to the general fund at the end of FY 2029
  • Requires the authority to promulgate rules for program administration, eligibility requirements, disbursement procedures, and repayment procedures
  • Mandates annual reporting to the Mortgage Finance Authority Act oversight committee beginning July 1, 2027, including grant numbers and program recommendations

Legislative Description

New Homes Development Program

Last Action

Sent to HCEDC - Referrals: HCEDC/HAFC

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce & Economic Development2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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