Laguna III

Laguna III in Laguna, New Mexico won the 2026 Recognition of Housing Tax Credit Excellence in the Native American Housing category.

Laguna III is an affordable housing development located on the Pueblo of Laguna Tribal territory in New Mexico. It was designed to support Pueblo families and address an urgent demand for housing in the community. The development provides 20 homes, with 12 homes reserved for households under 50 percent of the area median income and 8 homes reserved for households under 60 percent of the area median income.

The development features townhomes with two- and three-bedroom layouts, a community building, a basketball court, and accessible playground areas for children under age 5 and for children aged 5-12. Travois Architecture designed the site layout to promote a sense of community, incorporating Pueblo-inspired design elements. The overall site design is oriented toward the community amenities, encouraging connectivity among neighbors and fostering unity.

The development represents the efforts of Laguna Housing Development and Management Enterprise, Travois, and RBC Community Investments to preserve, improve, and increase affordable housing opportunities in Laguna, New Mexico.