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If you need more information about the city's housing programs, please contact the City of Phoenix Housing Department at 602-534-2142.

The affordable housing public awareness campaign was made possible by grants from:

Bank of America

Bank One

Fannie Mae Foundation

Harris Bank
Sergio Balcazar at Harris Bank(Email)

Wells Fargo

Local Initiatives Support Corporation

City of Phoenix
Housing Department

City of Phoenix
Neighborhood Services
Department

Phoenix Industrial Development Authority

Where can I learn more?

Enterprise Foundation

Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University

United States Census Bureau Housing Topics

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

WHO NEEDS AFFORDABLE HOUSING?

Who needs an affordable place to live? More people than you might expect. A variety of residents who live and work in Phoenix need an affordable place to live. Oftentimes, even full-time employees who add to our community's quality of life such as an office clerk, recent graduate, bus operator, school teacher, senior resident and childcare provider, struggle to find quality housing they can afford.

WHAT IS AFFORDABLE HOUSING?

Affordable housing is defined by both cost and quality, and is considered affordable if it costs no more than 30 percent of a family's gross income. A family of three living on an annual median income of $31,500 can afford to pay no more than $788 a month (including utilities) for a two-bedroom residence. The median price for a resale Valley home is about $144,900. Even with a low six percent interest rate on a 30-year mortgage, the estimated monthly payment on a typical home at $1,067. The quality of an affordable home includes safety, proper maintenance and space adequate to accommodate the family.

Hourly wage needed to afford housing in Maricopa County*

Zero Bedroom	One Bedroom	Two Bedroom	Three Bedroom	Four Bedroom
$10.56	$12.77	$16.06	$22.33	$26.29

*according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition

WHY IS AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPORTANT?

Affordable housing is essential to a vibrant and competitive community. Affordable single-family homes or apartments can reduce poverty by creating opportunities to hold steady jobs, encourage self-sufficiency and provide access to education, transportation and community services.

HOW CAN I BE A PART OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTION?

There are several ways to help:

Support neighborhood revitalization with affordable housing options

Support legislation and bond measures for affordable housing

Don't be locked out-report housing discrimination to the city's Equal Opportunity Department at 602-262-7486.