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Housing Phoenix Plan

Addressing the Housing Shortage in Phoenix​

​​The Housing Phoenix Plan​ documents the findings of the city's Affordable Housing Initiative, which launched in 2019 with the goal of completing a housing needs assessment​ and establishing policy recommendations to address the city's current housing challenge. Through extensive research and community outreach, the plan identifies the community's housing needs, documents the housing gap, compiles nationwide best practices, and recommends nine policy initiatives to reach the goal of creating a stronger and more vibrant Phoenix through increased housing options for all.

Visit the Housing Phoenix Plan webpage
View the latest Housing Phoenix Plan Quarterly Update


​Sept. 26, 2023 7:01 p.m. 

The City of Phoenix Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher wait list period is now closed.

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To request a reasonable accommodation or free language translation services, please call 602-262-6794. For TTY or other such accommodations, please use 7-1-1 Friendly. 

Para solicitar alojamiento razonable o servicios gratuitos de traducción de idiomas, llame al 602-262-6794. Para la línea TTY u otros servicios similares, debe tener compatibilidad con 7-1-1. 

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

​Fair Market Rents Notice ​

​Effective October 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) changed its fair market rents, which requires the City to make a change. The City of Phoenix Housing Department will increase its flat rent.

​View the Flat Rents notice​ 
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Notice of Rent Increase - Fillmore Gardens

Effective August 1, 2024 ​​ ​

​View the Fillmore Gardens rent increase noticeVer el aviso de aumento de alquiler​

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Notice of Rent Increase - Sunnyslope Manor

Effective July 1, 2024 ​

​​​​View the Sunnyslope Manor rent increase notice​Ver el aviso de aumento de alquiler​

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Source of Income ​

​On April 6, 2023 the Equal Opportunity Department began enforcing the amendment to Chapter 18 of the City Code. The amendment is designed to address housing discrimination against persons who receive various kinds of sources of income, including but not limited to Housing Choice (section 8) vouchers, and other forms of governmental assistance. To learn more, visit phoenix.gov/EOD, call (602) 262-7486, or email contact.eod@phoenix.gov​. 

View Press Release: Source of Income Discrimination Ban Goes into Effect April 6​

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About Housing​​

​City of Phoenix Housing Department programs provide public housing, Section 8 housing vouchers, affordable rental apartments and single-family homes to more than 35,000 area residents.  This includes partnering with non-profit and for-profit community organizations on the preservation and development of affordable housing units. Learn more about Housing​​.​

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​H​ousing in the News

 

 

Phoenix to Host Landlord Open Househttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/housing/3380Housing3/12/2025 10:45:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3380/Newsroom_Open_House.jpgPhoenix to Host Landlord Open House<div class="ExternalClass2E370F88F02047D28A89D0692E642FFF"><html> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">​​The Phoenix Housing Department and </span> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://quadel.com/"> <span style="font-size:16px;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <span style="" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Arizona Quadel</span> </span> </a> <span style="font-size:16px;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> will be hosting another Owner Open House to get property owners familiar with the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.</span> <br></div><div><br></div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><strong>When:</strong></span> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> March 26, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.</span> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><strong>Where:</strong></span> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> Memorial Hall at Steele Indian School Park -- 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012</span> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span> </span> </div> <div><span style="font-size:16px;"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><br></span></span></div><div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">“An important part of increasing housing opportunities for Housing Choice Voucher holders is fostering a strong relationship with rental property owners,” said Deputy Housing Director Elenia Sotelo. “This event helps landlords better understand the voucher program and its benefits</span><span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">,</span> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> and provides them with tools and support to navigate the process with confidence.”</span> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;"><br></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Some of the program benefits for landlords include:</span></span></div><div><ul><li><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none" style="font-size:16px;background-color:window;color:windowtext;">Payment consistency: Landlords will receive a monthly subsidy from the City.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none" style="font-size:16px;background-color:window;color:windowtext;">Renter stability: Voucher holders are often stable tenants, reducing turnover.</span></li><li><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none" style="font-size:16px;background-color:window;color:windowtext;">Access to a landlord liaison and housing specialists who can guide owners through the process.</span><span style="font-size:16px;background-color:window;color:windowtext;"> </span> </li></ul></div><div></div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">The Housing Department will have voucher program staff onsite, as well as staff from partner City departments including Equal Opportunity, Water Services, and Neighborhood Services. Light refreshments will be served.</span> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"></span> <span style="" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335557856":16777215,"335559685":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><strong>Breakout Sessions</strong></span><strong> </strong><br style=""><span style="" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">There will also be two breakout sessions at the Phoenix Indian School Visitor Center (next door to Memorial Hall) to discuss the following topics:</span><span style="" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Small Area Fair Market Rents and Payment Standards (11 a.m.)</span></span></li><li role="listitem" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-listid="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext=""><span style="font-size:16px;"><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"></span>Understanding Phoenix’s Source of Income Ordinance (noon)<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}" style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;"> </span></span></li></ul></div> <div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;overflow:visible;cursor:text;clear:both;direction:ltr;font-family:"segoe ui", "segoe ui web", arial, verdana, sans-serif;" class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW164267867 BCX0"> <p style="margin:0px 0px 10.6667px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;color:windowtext;" class="Paragraph SCXW164267867 BCX0"> <span style="font-size:16px;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><strong>PLEASE RSVP</strong></span><span style="font-size:16px;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><strong>:</strong> </span> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="mailto:OpenHouseRSVP@quadel.com"> <span style="font-size:16px;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">OpenHouseRSVP@quadel.com</span> </span> </a> <span style="font-size:16px;" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"></span> <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;line-height:20.5042px;font-family:calibri, calibri_embeddedfont, calibri_msfontservice, sans-serif;font-size:16px;" data-ccp-props="{}" class="EOP SCXW164267867 BCX0"> </span> </p> </div> <p> <br> </p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/housingNewshousing
Phoenix to Add 264 Affordable Housing Units Through Purchase and Sale Agreements With School Districtshttps://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/housing/3357Housing2/19/2025 11:30:00 PMhttps://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3357/Newsroom - Salamanca Square.pngPhoenix to Add 264 Affordable Housing Units Through Purchase and Sale Agreements With School Districts<div class="ExternalClassF91E814A7D724D34B81C43FF2AED76CD"><html> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">​Phoenix City Council voted to enter into two purchase and sale agreements (PSAs) with local school districts in order to make ten acres of land available for more affordable housing units. The land will be purchased from the <a href="/cityclerksite/City%20Council%20Meeting%20Files/2-19-25%20Formal%20Agenda%20-%20Final.pdf#page=%5b112%5d" target="_blank">Isaac School District</a> (4.56 acres for $3.1 million) and the <a href="/cityclerksite/City%20Council%20Meeting%20Files/2-19-25%20Formal%20Agenda%20-%20Final.pdf#page=%5b114%5d" target="_blank">Alhambra School District</a> (5.54 acres for $2.3 million). In both cases, the City will then immediately sell the land in order for it to be developed into affordable, multi-family housing. </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">During the brief time Phoenix owns the property, the City will place a Land Use Restrictive Agreement (LURA) that requires the properties to be used for affordable housing for a minimum of 40 years. </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">Under Arizona law, a school district may only sell or lease school property to the State of Arizona, a county, a city, another school district or a tribal government agency required for a public purpose if the sale or lease of the property will not affect the normal operations of a school within the District. The City’s brief, yet crucial involvement in the PSA is a streamlined way to sell underutilized school district land while also speeding up affordable housing development. There will be no financial impact on the City. </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">“A recent housing needs assessment determined that Phoenix is short about 59,000 affordable and available units for low- and very-low income households at or below 50% of the area median income,” said Titus Mathew, Housing Director for the City. “These public-private partnerships secure land to help bridge that gap, and to create more housing options for residents at all income levels and family sizes.” </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">Under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s <a href="https://archives.huduser.gov/portal/glossary/glossary_a.html" target="_blank">definition​</a>, ‘affordable housing’ refers to housing that costs no more than 30% of a household’s gross income. In the cases of these two agreements, the developed units on the Wild Rose Flats project (land from the Isaac School District) and on the Salamanca Square project (land from the Alhambra School District) will be priced to meet that standard for households that make 80% or less of the area median income. </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"> <br> </span> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">In total, the transactions will result in 72 affordable units at Wild Rose Flats and 192 affordable units on the Salamanca Square. Construction on the sites is expected to begin in 2026. </span> </div> <p> <span style="font-size:16px;">​<br style=""></span> </p> </html></div>https://www.phoenix.gov/housingNewshousing

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Non-Discrimination Statement

​Fair HousingThe City of Phoenix Housing Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability or familial status in admission or access to its programs. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation or free language translation services, please call 602-262-6794. For T-T-Y or other such accommodations please use 7-1-1 Friendly.

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Statements of Commitment

​​The City of Phoenix fully supports the concept of equal business and employment opportunities for all persons.

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