The city of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department offers financial assistance designed to stabilize critical home systems, address immediate health and safety issues, eliminate hazards, conserve water and energy and address exterior code/blighting violations. Home repair is an important element in the city's strategy to enhance the quality and value of the neighborhood and to promote sustainable communities.

Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

The Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program (OOHRP) provides financial assistance to eligible low to moderate income homeowners citywide for emergency home repairs and/or to address health and/or safety hazards. The program may also address non-emergency home repairs to stabilize critical home systems such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and roof systems. The assistance is the form of a zero percent (0%) interest, forgivable loan and is secured by a lien on the primary residential property.

For more information, see program factsheet.     English factsheet        Spanish factsheet

Weatherization Assistance Program

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) provides financial assistance to eligible low to moderate income residents for improving a home's energy efficiency. This program provides for repair or replacement of existing building components and improvements to reduce energy consumption. After an application is received and eligibility is established, a third party vendor will conduct an energy assessment of the home or rental unit. The auditor will determine the improvements that will be covered by the program.

For more information, see program factsheet:       English factsheet       

Note: Program assistance is subject to funding availability, program limitations, residential building permit requirements, income eligibility, property conditions and residency.  Assistance may be prioritized based on; the greatest needs and households with vulnerable low-income populations.