Emergency Rental Assistance
On March 8, the city of Phoenix released $51 million to help income eligible residents affected by COVID. Assistance is available for past due rent, utilities, water, and trash and the program will run to December 31, 2021. Mortgage assistance is NOT available through this particular program.
What is the eligibility criteria?
Must be a Phoenix resident
Able to show a financial impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Income at or below 80% of Area Median Income or $62,250 for a family of 4
Unemployed and/or receiving unemployment benefits
Assistance for rent and utility obligations incurred after March 13, 2020
What can these funds pay for?
Rent, including late fees
Utility bills, this includes electric and gas
City Services bills, this includes water and trash
What are the payment amounts?
Rental Arrears – up to 12 months of assistance (residents in subsidized housing must have a rental obligation to qualify for rental assistance)
Forward Rent – residents may qualify for up to 3 months forward rent once past due or arrears are paid in full, and if the household is unstable
Utility Bills (electric and gas) arrears and credits
City Services Bill (water) arrears and credits
I am a landlord, can I apply for tenants behind on rent?
Yes, landlords may apply with the tenants permission. The program is available to folks with an income at or below 80% AMI for Maricopa County, which is $62,250 for a family of four. Priority is given to folks with incomes at or below 50% AMI, or $39,900 for a family of four. Applicants must demonstrate an impact from COVID.
To make an application appointment, call 602-534-AIDE (2433) on MONDAY MORNINGS starting at 8am. An online application portal will be launched over the next several days.
For more information, please visit www.phoenix.gov/renthelp or email RentHelp@Phoenix.gov.