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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">In 2024, the City of Phoenix Housing Department achieved significant progress in addressing the City’s housing needs, guided by a mission to ensure that all residents have access to safe, affordable, quality housing options. With a focus on innovative programs and ensuring a diverse range of housing options, the department worked to address housing challenges and help build stronger communities. Here are the top five accomplishments for 2024:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span><br><br><div><div>
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<strong>1. Housing Phoenix Plan Goal Nearly Reached
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">More than 48,000 housing units have been created or preserved throughout the </span>
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Affordable | 4,625 created & 6,020 preserved</span>
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<strong>2. Securing and Implementing Federal Choice Neighborhoods Grants
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">The Housing Department achieved significant progress in revitalization efforts in the Edison-Eastlake and Marcos de Niza neighborhoods through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods program.</span>
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Edison-Eastlake transformation: The City received a supplemental implementation grant that, combined with $21 million in voter-approved general obligation bonds, will help transform 577 outdated public housing units into more than 1,000 mixed-income housing units. This comprehensive initiative also includes neighborhood improvements, supportive services, and community resource enhancements.</span>
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Marcos de Niza Planning Grant: A planning grant was secured to develop a comprehensive neighborhood transformation plan for the Marcos de Niza-Grant Park area, laying the groundwork for future revitalization efforts that will benefit residents and the broader community.</span>
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<strong>3. Family Self-Sufficiency Program Success
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">In 2024, the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program celebrated the </span>
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">provides individuals and families the tools and resources they need to achieve financial independence, including job training and preparation, budgeting and money management, and homeownership preparation. </span>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Collectively, these families started with a combined income of approximately $560,000 and graduated with a combined income of more than $1.96 million. They collectively received approximately $585,000 in escrow checks. <span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span>Five of these participants moved to homeownership and one is currently pending purchasing a home. </span><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">These </span>
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<strong>4. Leveraging COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Funding
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">The City of Phoenix has effectively utilized American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and HOME-ARP pandemic funding to address critical housing needs and support vulnerable populations. Key accomplishments include:</span>
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Landlord Incentive Program: disbursed 1,153 incentives to 384 property owners in 2024, with 284 participating in the Housing Choice Voucher program for the first time. This initiative has strengthened landlord participation and expanded housing options for voucher holders.</span>
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Affordable housing development: provided gap funding for new affordable housing projects and initiated a community land trust to ensure long-term affordability.</span>
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<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Shelter and supportive services: $8 million allocated by the Housing Department for shelters serving families experiencing homelessness and $2.5 million for supportive services, enhancing the City’s capacity to provide immediate solutions for our most vulnerable residents.</span>
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<strong>5. Parking Reductions to Facilitate Housing Development
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<p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Today, the City of Phoenix Housing Department presented an extensive overview of Phoenix’s housing efforts and initiatives aimed at serving our residents and addressing housing supply and affordable housing needs in our city. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <br></span></p>
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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">For many years, the City of Phoenix has prioritized increasing the supply of housing for all income levels. These efforts span multiple City departments and have produced extremely successful policies, programs and initiatives. Phoenix is and will continue to be a leader in ensuring increased housing options for everyone who chooses to call the city home. Below is a summary of the primary accomplishments shared in the presentation to the Phoenix City Council:</span>
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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The Housing Department focuses on programs and services that support permanent, affordable housing in the City of Phoenix. </span>
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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">In June 2020, Mayor and City Council approved the </span>
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<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">48,391 created or preserved Units</span>
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<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">A text amendment was approved to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs), citywide in September 2023.</span>
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<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">As of September 2024, the Planning and Development Department has issued 233 building permits for ADUs in Phoenix.</span>
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<strong>HPP Initiative 3- Redevelop City-Owned Land with Affordable Housing</strong>
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<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">140 parcels were identified as suitable for residential development and approved by Mayor and City Council. </span>
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<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">26% of those approved parcels have been released via Request for Proposal (RFP).</span>
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<strong>HPP Initiative 4- Enhance Public-Private Partnerships and Increase Funding</strong>
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<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Four private development projects were awarded gap funding from a $6 million allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding In June 2023.</span>
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<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">$5 million of ARPA funding was awarded to a local community development corporation in 2023 to create permanently affordable homeownership opportunities through a Community Land Trust (CLT). </span>
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<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Helen Drake Village: 80-unit affordable senior housing</span>
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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The Housing Department also presented an overview of a recently completed housing needs assessment. Knowing the COVID-19 pandemic increased housing pressures in Phoenix, the Housing Department worked to obtain a current Housing Needs Assessment as the needs assessment in the Housing Phoenix Plan was based on data available in 2019. The current assessment provides new data and a deeper analysis than what was included in the Housing Phoenix Plan. The results of this current analysis will serve to inform future policy recommendations. Some of the key takeaways from the review of the assessment include:</span>
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| City of Phoenix Breaks Ground on Girasol Apartments, Bringing New Affordable Housing to Edison-Eastlake | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/housing/3270 | Housing | | 11/6/2024 10:15:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3270/Newsroom_Housing_200.png | | City of Phoenix Breaks Ground on Girasol Apartments, Bringing New Affordable Housing to Edison-Eastlake | <div class="ExternalClass009F5F3E59AA4FF59521B955E1520181"><html>
<p>Today, the City of Phoenix Housing Department and Gorman & Company, celebrated the groundbreaking of Girasol Apartments, formerly known as Sidney P. Osborn Apartments. Girasol will replace 145 outdated public housing units with 364 new affordable and market-rate apartments in the Edison- Eastlake Community.<br><br>Named "Girasol" (Spanish for "sunflower") by members of the Edison-Eastlake Community, this transformative housing community is designed with accessibility, sustainability, and inclusivity at its core. The development will provide one, two, and three-bedroom mixed-income apartment homes, serving both individuals and families. Girasol Apartments represents a new chapter in Phoenix's affordable housing initiatives, a critical next step in revitalizing the Edison-Eastlake Community through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Choice Neighborhoods (CN) program and the Edison-Eastlake Community’s Neighborhood Transformation Plan known as the <a href="/housingsite/Documents/EEC_One_Vision_Plan_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">One Vision Plan</a>.<br><br>Girasol is funded in part by Phoenix voters, who passed the Phoenix City Council-approved 2023 General Obligation (GO) bond program. Approximately $21.3 million of GO Bond funds will be used to ensure the completion of these much-needed new housing units by helping to cover rising construction, labor and material costs.<br><br>“Girasol Apartments are a shining example of how we’re addressing our housing shortage and revitalizing our aging stock of public housing,” Mayor Gallego said. “We’re layering local and federal funding, cultivating strong senses of community, and embracing diversity and sustainability along the way. Most importantly, we’re creating nearly 400 new homes for our residents.”<br><br>“This project signifies a new chapter in the historic Edison-Eastlake neighborhood; it is a meaningful community investment and provides much-needed affordable and attainable housing opportunities for individuals and families to thrive for generations to come,” District 8 Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington said. “I am grateful for our partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, with their support of $42.5 million in Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant funds, we are seeing impactful changes.”<br><br>The new community will serve as a model for sustainable, affordable housing, blending design innovations that meet the needs of the community while enhancing the quality of life for its residents.<br><br>“Gorman & Company is committed to transforming this site into a vibrant, inclusive community," said Sally Schwenn, Arizona Market President, Gorman & Company. “The collaboration with the City of Phoenix and the local community has been instrumental in shaping Girasol Apartments into a home for hundreds of families and a source of pride for the entire city.”<br><br>The new development will occur in three construction phases, which will be completed from 2026 to 2027. The Girasol Apartments groundbreaking marks the commencement of the fourth phase of redevelopment of the Edison-Eastlake Community, building on the successes of Soluna Apartments and Harmony at the Park Apartments.<br><br>Girasol Apartments is financed and supported by the following partners: City of Phoenix Housing Department, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Arizona Department of Housing, Gorman & Company, and Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust.<br></p>
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| Landlord Open House: Learn the Benefits of the Housing Choice Voucher Program | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/housing/3246 | Housing | | 10/21/2024 9:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3246/landlord open house.jpg | | Landlord Open House: Learn the Benefits of the Housing Choice Voucher Program | <div class="ExternalClassE3766233D78E4AFF8C233C4361C899F7"><html>If you own a home or rental unit in Phoenix and are looking for consistent, reliable income, join the City of Phoenix Housing Department for a Landlord Open House to learn about the benefits of the City's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program.<br><br>“We want property owners to be well informed of the benefits of working with the Housing Choice Voucher program," said Elenia Sotelo, a Deputy Housing Director in the Phoenix Housing Department. “By engaging with the voucher program and renting to a tenant with a voucher, owners not only provide much needed affordable housing to individuals and families but also guarantee a steady rental income for their property."<br><br><strong>WHEN</strong>: Wednesday, October 23, 2024. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br><br><strong>WHERE</strong>: Memorial Hall at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85012<br><br><strong>WHO</strong>: Current and prospective landlords interested in learning more about the HCV program.<br><br><strong>WHY</strong>: To create new connections and continue strengthening partnerships between Phoenix landlords and the HCV program.<br><br><strong>Please RSVP</strong>: Email <a href="mailto:OpenHouseRSVP@quadel.com" target="_blank">OpenHouseRSVP@quadel.com</a><br><br>At the open house, landlords will have the opportunity to learn about Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts, inspections, leasing, moves, and more. Get your voucher questions answered in a meet-and-greet with staff from Housing, Human Services, Neighborhood Services, Equal Opportunity, and more.<br><br>During the event, two optional breakout sessions will be available:<br><ul><li>10:30 a.m. – Housing Quality Standards Most Common Fails (HQS Inspections)</li><li>11:30 a.m. – Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) Packet: What it Means to You</li></ul>Some of the program benefits for landlords include:<br><ul><li>Payment consistency- landlords will receive a monthly subsidy from the City.</li><li>Renter stability- voucher holders are able to stay in their homes longer, reducing turnover.</li><li>Access to a landlord liaison and housing specialists who can guide owners through the process.</li></ul> Computers will be available to access files and information. Light refreshments will be served.<br><br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/housing | News | housing | Housing | | |
| HUD Awards $2.5 Million Choice Neighborhoods Supplemental Grant to Phoenix’s Edison-Eastlake Neighborhood | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/housing/3202 | Housing | | 8/28/2024 12:45:00 AM | | https://youtu.be/_S5_u4_4uB4?si=DBDRepLIRps-ui5o | HUD Awards $2.5 Million Choice Neighborhoods Supplemental Grant to Phoenix’s Edison-Eastlake Neighborhood | <div class="ExternalClass53DE1E7F47CA40B590B6C5FD796F1F33"><html>On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $2.5 million Choice Neighborhoods Supplemental Grant to the City of Phoenix, to continue the revitalization of the Edison-Eastlake neighborhood. The grant presentation took place in the heart of the neighborhood, at <a href="/newsroom/housing/2547" target="_blank">Soluna</a>, where City officials, community leaders, residents and HUD officials gathered to celebrate the important investment.<br> <br>Since being awarded a $30 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant in 2018, the City of Phoenix has made significant strides in transforming Edison-Eastlake into a vibrant, mixed-income community. This additional $2.5 million will support further developments, including new housing, expanded public spaces, and enhanced community services. <br><br>“We're proud of the progress we've made in the Edison-Eastlake neighborhood, and we're grateful for our partnership with HUD," said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “This grant will allow us to continue our transformative momentum, create additional housing, and invest in public spaces that people of all backgrounds can enjoy."<br><br>“Edison-Eastlake is a diverse neighborhood with a rich history and is ripe for a successful redevelopment. Choice Neighborhoods grants have demonstrated that with the right support for attainable housing, the incomes of families increase. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman's support means that this community, poised for redevelopment, has the tools it needs to move forward," District 8 Councilwoman Kesha Hodge Washington said. “But housing is just one piece of the puzzle. We are deeply committed to neighborhood revitalization and beautification, priorities that our Edison-Eastlake residents have passionately voiced. This is more than just a development, it is point of pride in our history as we continue to improve the quality of life for everyone who calls this neighborhood home."<br><br>Utilizing Choice Neighborhoods Grants awarded by HUD, the multi-year, comprehensive revitalization plan in Edison-Eastlake includes:<br><ul><li>Replacing 577 aged, obsolete public housing units with over 1,000 units of high-quality, mixed-income housing with modern amenities.</li><li>Neighborhood improvements such as new and expanded parks, open/green spaces and public art.</li><li>Additional supportive services programs at two new community centers in the neighborhood offering medical and behavioral health services, Head Start classes, and other important community resources.</li></ul>Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS) Richard Monocchio highlighted the transformative impact of the Choice Neighborhoods program, saying, “This grant is not just about funding—it's about continuing a journey of renewal and hope for the Edison-Eastlake neighborhood. HUD is proud to partner with the City of Phoenix to ensure that every resident here has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, supportive, and vibrant community."<br><br>The revitalization efforts in Edison-Eastlake are currently expected to be completed in 2027.<br></html></div> | https://www.phoenix.gov/housing | Video | housing | Housing | | |
| Phoenix City Council Approves Funding to Create or Preserve More than 400 Affordable Housing Units | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/housing/3088 | Housing | | 5/1/2024 10:15:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3088/Newsroom_Housing_010.png | | Phoenix City Council Approves Funding to Create or Preserve More than 400 Affordable Housing Units | <div class="ExternalClass3D04AA487DC94263930B44406C186611"><html>
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Up to $2 million in federal HUD HOME funding for the new construction of a 60-unit permanent affordable multifamily housing community located at 1510 E. Portland St. (District 8). Developer: Garfield Veterans Housing III, LLC. <br></p>
<p>
<strong>Alex Apartments</strong>
</p>
<p>
Up to $1.98 million for the new construction of a 59-unit affordable multifamily housing community located at 77 E. Weldon Ave. (District 4). Developer: Alex Apartments, LP. <br></p>
<p>
<strong>Kazan Apartments</strong>
</p>
<p>
Up to $1 million for the new construction of a 72-unit affordable multifamily housing community located at 2911 and 2941 N. 43rd Ave. (District 4). Developer: BNB Development, LLC. <br></p>
<p>
<strong>Memorial Towers</strong>
</p>
<p>
Up to $1 million for the rehabilitation of a 153-unit affordable multifamily housing community located at 1405 S. 7th Ave. (District 8). Developer: Memorial Towers (TC2) Senior Housing Limited Partnership. <br></p>
<p>
<strong>Resilient Living at Sunnyslope</strong>
</p>
<p>
Up to $1.045 for the new construction of a 40-unit affordable multifamily housing community at 1815 W. Sahuaro Drive (District 3). Developer: Sahuaro Housing, LP. <br></p>
<p>
HOME funding is being increased for one developer, Osborn Pointe, LP, who had an existing contract with the City of Phoenix. <br></p>
<p>
<strong>Osborn Pointe</strong>
</p>
<p>
Increasing funding by up to $1 million, for a total loan amount of $2 million, for the new construction of a 48-unit Permanent Supportive multifamily housing community located at 3406 N. 3rd St. (District 4). Developer: Osborn Pointe, LP. <br></p>
<p>
All units at this location will serve households with incomes at or below 60 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). In exchange for the additional funding, the owner has agreed to increase the public benefit by including an additional 11 City HOME units, bringing the total HOME units at the project to 22 City HOME units serving households at or below 40 percent AMI. <br></p>
<p>
<strong>Total Units: </strong>
</p>
<div>
<ul>
<li><p>
Total units for all projects: 432
</p></li>
<li><p>
New units created: 279
</p></li>
<li><p>
Units preserved through rehabilitation: 153 </p></li></ul></div><div>
</div>
<p>
Once these units are completed, they will be added to the total count of units created or preserved through the Housing Phoenix Plan. The Housing Phoenix Plan was established in 2020, with the goal to create or preserve 50,000 units by 2030. As of March 2024, the City of Phoenix is more than 80% of the way to achieving that goal, with 40,091 units created or preserved so far. <br></p>
<p>
<a target="_blank" href="/housingsite/Documents/HPP_Qrtly_Report.pdf">Read the Housing Phoenix Plan Quarterly Report for January-March 2024. </a>
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| Landlord Open House: Learn the Benefits of the Housing Choice Voucher Program | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/housing/3049 | Housing | | 3/20/2024 10:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3049/Newsroom_Housing_005.png | | Landlord Open House: Learn the Benefits of the Housing Choice Voucher Program | <div class="ExternalClassE61A592E8B284F1792C37C55C78EA2F3"><html>
<p><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">If you own a home or rental unit in Phoenix and are looking for consistent, reliable income, join the City of Phoenix Housing Department for an Owner Open House to learn about the benefits of the City’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":2,"335559739":210,"335559740":360}"> </span><br></p>
<p>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">“We want property owners to be well informed of the benefits of working with the Housing Choice Voucher program,” said Elenia Sotelo, a Housing Manager in the Phoenix Housing Department. “</span>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">
<span data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"1ecad8fd-f066-4b8e-9002-a7df74d60f80|35","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"ui-provider",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"ui-provider",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}" data-ccp-charstyle="ui-provider">By </span>
<span data-ccp-charstyle="ui-provider">engaging with the voucher program and renting to a tenant with a voucher, </span>
<span data-ccp-charstyle="ui-provider">you not only provide affordable housing to those in need but also guarantee a steady rental income for yourself</span>
</span>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">.” </span>
<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":2,"335559739":210,"335559740":360}"> </span>
</p>
<p>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">
<strong>WHEN</strong></span><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">: Wednesday, March 27, 2024. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. </span>
<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":2,"335559739":210,"335559740":360}"> </span>
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<p>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">
<strong>WHERE:</strong></span><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> Memorial Hall at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85012</span>
<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":2,"335559739":210,"335559740":360}"> </span>
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<p>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">
<strong>WHO</strong></span><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">: Current and prospective landlords interested in learning more about the HCV program.</span>
<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":2,"335559739":210,"335559740":360}"> </span>
</p>
<p>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">
<strong>WHY</strong></span><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><strong>:</strong> To create new connections and continue strengthening partnerships between Phoenix landlords and the HCV program.</span>
<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":2,"335559739":210,"335559740":360}"> </span>
</p>
<p>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">
<strong>Please RSVP</strong></span><span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">: Email </span>
<a href="mailto:OpenHouseRSVP@quadel.com%2520" target="_blank">
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">OpenHouseRSVP@quadel.com</span>
</a>
</p>
<p>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">At the open house, landlords will have the chance to learn about Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contracts, inspections, leasing, moves, the $2,000 sign-on bonus for landlords who accept new HAP contracts, and more. Get your voucher questions answered in a meet-and-greet with staff from Housing, Human Services, Neighborhood Services, Equal Opportunity, and more.</span>
<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":2,"335559739":210,"335559740":360}"> </span>
</p>
<p>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">This year there are two optional breakout sessions:</span>
<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":2,"335559739":210,"335559740":360}"> </span>
</p>
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<p>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">10:30 a.m. – Housing Quality Standards – Most Common Fails (HQS inspections)</span>
<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":2,"335559739":210,"335559740":360}"> </span>
</p>
</li>
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<p>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">11:30 a.m. – HAP Contracts – What It Means To You</span>
<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":2,"335559739":210,"335559740":360}"> </span>
<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span>
</p>
</li>
</ul>
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<p>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Some of the program benefits for landlords include:</span> <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<div>
<ul role="list">
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<p>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Payment consistency- landlords will receive monthly subsidy checks from the City. </span>
<span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":2,"335559739":210,"335559740":360}"> </span>
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</li>
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<p>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Renter stability- voucher holders are able to stay in their homes longer, reducing turnover.</span>
<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":2,"335559739":210,"335559740":360}"> </span>
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</li>
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<p>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">Access to housing specialists who can guide landlords through the process.</span>
<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":2,"335559739":210,"335559740":360}"> </span>
</p>
</li>
</ul>
</div>
<p>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">
<em>Attendees will also be able to meet Arizona Quadel’s Landlord Liaison.</em>
</span>
<em> </em>
<span lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none">
<em>Computers will be available to access files and information. Light refreshments will be served.</em>
</span>
<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"201341983":2,"335559739":210,"335559740":360}"> </span></p><br>
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| City of Phoenix Celebrates Opening of "The Hive," Offering Free Computer Access and Training | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/housing/3013 | Housing | | 2/6/2024 4:00:00 PM | | https://youtu.be/DQ3fhK1Ra0A?si=SuGUlYqQCoaJPD0F | City of Phoenix Celebrates Opening of "The Hive," Offering Free Computer Access and Training | <div class="ExternalClass9B89BD58E4534806A85D728252698607"><html>
<p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;">The
City of Phoenix, in partnership with Digital Equity Institute and Maricopa
County, celebrated the grand opening of the Hive at Aeroterra. Located inside
the Aeroterra Community Center, The Hive at Aeroterra is the first of several
centers that Digital Equity Institute and its partners will open. The
state-of-the-art digital device access center is equipped with the latest
technology to provide free computer and iPad access to community members. The
Hive is outfitted with computers, 3D printers, interactive sensory tools and
Digital Navigators who provide onsite digital skills training. The goal of the
space is to help close the digital divide and ensure equal access to tech
support and digital skill building.</span><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span><br></p>
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