Committed to meaningful action to develop housing

Taos Housing Partnership (THP) is a nonprofit organization committed to taking meaningful action to develop housing in and around Taos. Its board is comprised of community leaders from public and private sectors who are dedicated to solving Taos’ housing challenges. THP’s mission is to create equitable housing opportunities for our community while preserving our culture, promoting financial literacy, and protecting our environment.

Taos Housing Partnership Staff

Lisa M. O’Brien, Executive Director, lisa@taoshousingpartnership.org

Alexandra Goldman, Community Engagement Manager, alexandra@taoshousingpartnership.org

Board of Directors

Catherine Hummel, Chair

Luis A. Reyes Jr., Vice-Chair

Leticia Pacheco, Secretary, Treasurer

Dawn Singer

Jessie Hook

Kristina Ortez

Mark Goldman

Development Committee

Darlene Vigil, Chair

Andy Jones

Chris Larson

Jake Caldwell

Larry Mapes

Lee Stanford

Leticia Pacheco

Luis A. Reyes Jr.

Taos Housing Partnership is proud to have the philanthropic support of the following partners:

 FAQs

  • THP will collaborate with developers, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to ensure that housing built is innovative, affordable, and environmentally friendly. This will be done while ensuring that the needs of our most marginalized and low-income residents, including the homeless, the elderly, and the disabled, are addressed. THP will also use financial tools to subsidize projects, fund pre-development work, and support partners in meeting Taos’s growing housing needs. THP is committed to help create safe, stable, and regulatory-compliant housing opportunities with a goal of 100 new homes (for rental and/or purchase) and at least another 400 housing units underway in the first five years of its operation.

    In addition to the collaborative work described above, THP will spearhead financial literacy and homebuyer education courses to ensure Taoseños are well-equipped to become homeowners. Paired with these education efforts will be a mortgage assistance program to help prospective buyers purchase homes.

  • This initiative has identified a need to support households earning less than 150% of Area Median Income (a government statistic that guides all housing assistance). Early efforts will be focused on creating opportunities for homebuyers as soon as possible. THP will sponsor development that is priced below market rates and provide mortgage assistance to make home purchases possible.

  • THP values transparency and community engagement at every stage of housing development. Decisions made by THP will be guided by public input and proactive outreach efforts to ensure that everyone has a voice at the table. We will also ensure that new housing development utilizes local labor, materials and companies whenever feasible, leading to a positive impact on the local economy.

  • The leadership of THP is composed of many longtime community members who understand and uphold community values. THP values innovation and modern development practices that reduce environmental impact, and at the same time is committed to honoring regional traditions.

  • Focus will be placed on the development of energy-, water-, and land-efficient housing, preserving natural resources whenever possible, and ensuring the natural beauty of our region is preserved for generations to come.