Rental Assistance (Maricopa County)

Rental Assistance (Maricopa County) is sponsored by Maricopa County Human Services Department. Maricopa County households seeking assistance with their rental deposit or monthly rental payment may qualify for assistance. Assistance is coordinated through Community Action Program (CAP) offices for residents living outside the cities of Glendale, Mesa, and Phoenix.

Rental Assistance | Maricopa County, AZ Senior Services and Community Resilience Maricopa County households seeking assistance with their rental deposit or their monthly rental payment may qualify for assistance from the Human Services Department’s Senior Services and Community Resilience Division (SSCRD).

SSCRD coordinates the delivery of rental assistance to Maricopa County residents living outside the cities of Glendale, Mesa, and Phoenix. If you live in Glendale, Mesa, or Phoenix, learn about rental assistance programs in your area: For residents living outside the cities of Glendale, Mesa, and Phoenix, assistance is provided through Community Action Program (CAP) offices located throughout Maricopa County.

To apply, follow the step-by-step instructions listed below. Step 1. Check Eligibility To qualify for assistance, the following criteria must be met.

Applicant lives in Maricopa County, but not in the cities of Glendale, Mesa, or Phoenix. Household has experienced a crisis event that: Results in a reduction or loss of income; Causes unexpected expenses; or Endangers household health and safety. Crisis event can be supported with documentation.

Please note: Funding may require verification of U.S. Citizenship or Qualified Noncitizen Status. Step 2. Gather Required Documents To help establish eligibility, please collect the following documentation.

You will need these documents for a telephone or in-person appointment with your local CAP office. Photo identification of applicant Documentation of household income received in the 30 days prior to application submission date Documentation demonstrating crisis event Please note: Additional documentation will be requested by the CAP office to determine eligibility.

To apply for utility assistance, you may complete an application online or in person. Complete an online application through the Human Services Department's Client Portal . Once you reach the Client Portal's homepage, click on the "Start the Application Process" button You will be directed to the Application Prescreen, which is the first step of the application process.

The Application Prescreen will help residents determine if they meet basic eligibility requirements for all available assistance. Residents that meet basic eligibility criteria will then be invited to create a Client Portal account and complete an online application, which includes submitting all required documentation. To begin the application process, contact your local CAP office .

The CAP office will identify next steps, including the scheduling of a telephone or in-person appointment. All appointments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Remember to provide the required documentation during your appointment.

Please note, you must reside in the CAP office's service area in order to apply. For general inquiries, call 602-506-0589 or fill out the form below. This form has been modified since it was saved.

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