New Mexico § 42-3-12 - Housing replacement as a last resort
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 42-3-12 — Housing replacement as a last resort, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-3-12. Housing replacement as a last resort
A. If a project cannot proceed to actual construction because comparable replacement
sale or rental housing is not available and the displacing agency determines that
the housing cannot otherwise be made available, the displacing agency may take action
necessary or appropriate to provide the housing by use of funds authorized for the
project. The displacing agency may use this section to exceed the maximum amounts which may
be paid under the Relocation Assistance Act on a case-by-case basis for good cause
as determined in accordance with such regulations as the agency or department shall
issue. B. No person shall be required to move from his dwelling on account of any project
unless the displacing agency is satisfied that a comparable replacement housing is
available to the person.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 42-3-12
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 42-3-12 cover?
Section 42-3-12 ("Housing replacement as a last resort") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 42-3-12?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 42-3-12 apply to my situation?
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