Albuquerque Swamp Cooler / Cooling Assistance Program
City of Albuquerque / PNM / Community Organizations
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Albuquerque Swamp Cooler / Cooling Assistance Program in its Albuquerque, NM research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Albuquerque's hot summers create strong demand for cooling assistance. PNM offers rebates up to $400 on advanced evaporative coolers for all customers, and up to $90 annually for seasonal AC tune-ups. Community organizations may offer free or subsidized swamp cooler installations and maintenance for low-income, elderly, and disabled residents during summer months.
PNM rebate up to $400 for advanced evaporative cooler; free installation programs through nonprofits vary by year and funding availability.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Albuquerque, NM, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of Albuquerque CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Up to $50,000
- Bernalillo County Housing Rehabilitation Program Up to $40,000
- NM Energy$mart Weatherization Assistance Program Up to ~$10,000 in weatherization measures
- New Mexico HEAR Home Electrification & Appliance Rebate Up to $14,000
Key Details
- PNM rebate: up to $400 on qualifying advanced evaporative coolers
- Free seasonal AC tune-up rebate up to $90 annually from PNM
- Low-income households may qualify for free cooling installation through nonprofits
- Apply before summer season, programs often have limited slots
- Call 211 for current nonprofit cooling assistance availability
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- A recent utility bill for the home (energy and weatherization programs use it to confirm service and usage).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Seasonal, apply before summer
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Albuquerque Swamp Cooler / Cooling Assistance Program in Albuquerque?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Albuquerque Swamp Cooler / Cooling Assistance Program in Albuquerque, NM?
Confirm the application route directly with City of Albuquerque / PNM / Community Organizations; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 888-342-5766. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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