Maricopa County assistance programs.

Get help with paying rent in Mesa

The federal government is offering rent assistance and also eviction prevention from the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. Almost $1.5 million will be made available to distribute to residents. The program provides a variety of efforts to help keep people in their homes and apartments or to put a roof over their heads if they are currently homeless.

Some of the assistance provided by the the program includes help to renters who are about to be evicted. Also funds can be used to prevent utilities from being turned off. Both short and medium term rental assistance can be offered, as well as help with security deposits, funds for moving assistance, utility bill payments, free legal support and assistance with looking for new housing or apartments.

It will not help someone pay their mortgage. And it is targeted towards lower income families and individuals. For more information, the program is being administered by Mesa's housing and rehabilitation office, and they can provide more details and you can apply there. Contact Peoria and Glendale Community Action Program at (602) 506-5911.

Mesa Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

The city is receiving funding from this federal government program, which is aimed at stopping eviction and preventing people from becoming homeless, and will also help people find housing for those who already are.

The Mesa Housing and Revitalization Agency says that the program has helped people who are about to be evicted. It will also help people who are behind on their energy bills, and it will provide assistance if they are about to have their utilities disconnected.

Overall, the program can provide rental assistance, funds for security deposits, money for moving costs and even free legal services. Call the agency at (480) 644-3536. Locate additional Mesa rent assistance programs.

Peoria and Glendale Community Action Program (CAP)

The CAP will provide various types of programs that can help Phoenix and Maricopa families with bills, and also assistance to stop evictions, prevent homelessness, such as case management, food programs, and information and referral services. The Peoria Community Action Program will provide direct financial assistance and cash grants for those households that are eligible for assistance. What they will provide includes:

• Rent payments that can prevent eviction from a home or apartment
• Utility bill payment
• Money for utility deposits
• Limited mortgage payment assistance to prevent foreclosure or eviction. Find additional ways to get mortgage assistance. Continue.
• Money to make the first month's rent payment for those who are currently homeless
• Security deposit payment for those who are now homeless

They also offer ways to save on energy bills, such as home weatherization programs, the repair or replacements of utility related appliances, such as water heaters and furnaces, are also available to qualified families and individuals.

 

 

 

The offices are located at Glendale Community Action Program, 5949 W. Northern Ave., Suite 205, Glendale, AZ and Peoria Community Action Program 8335 W. Jefferson St. Peoria, AZ 85380. Phone number is (602) 506-5911.

Tempe Community Action Agency. (480-350-5880)

• Emergency and Crisis Services- Individuals can get help for rent and/or utility bill assistance, access to a food pantry, gas vouchers for free gasoline, vouchers for medical appointments and discounted or free prescription drugs, telephone assistance, and weatherization programs. Click here to find additional ways to get free gasoline.
   
• Basic Needs-Includes food boxes, hygiene kits, diapers, emergency shelter coordination.
   
• Counseling and Service Coordination- Includes budgeting, debt assistance, life skills, self-sufficiency programs, support and health services.

Financial assistance for rent, utilities, and other aid

Agencies and charities that offer assistance with utilities and cooling bills in Maricopa County and Phoenix Arizona, and possibly other financial assistance such as rent help, include:

Tempe Salvation Army (480) 967-8649 - People in Phoenix and the local area can turn to this charity to receive money to help pay rent, energy bills, food, and even from time to time assistance for prescription medications.

Mesa Salvation Army (480-962-9103) - This branch of the Salvation Army helps thousands of families per year. They offer numerous options and solutions, including limited funds for electric bills and rent, holiday assistance, senior citizen programs, occasional vouchers for medicines, and more.

Concerned Citizens for Community Health, which can be reached at 480.312.2323 and is located in Scottsdale Arizona, can provide support for emergency services for qualified individuals for paying rent, their mortgage, and/or utility bill assistance. They also run a job preparation program and special programs for senior citizens and the elderly in the community.

Chandler Christian Community Center - Provides free food and new or gently used clothing to those in need. Dial 480.963.1423. Chandler Arizona.

Desert Mission, Inc. - This Phoenix based Arizona provides underserved and low income children, families and the elderly with services and resources. Some of the assistance programs run include a food bank, medical and dental care, and case management services to prevent child abuse and neglect. Call 602.331.5792

 

 

Labor's Community Service Agency - This non-profit organization provides basic services and assistance for people and families in need. Contact for for information and help, including affordable and transitional housing, case management, job training, career counseling, housing rehabilitation, foreclosure intervention, emergency financial assistance for bills and unexpected expenses, and a transportation program. Call 602.263.5741. Click here for additional Arizona foreclosure prevention programs.

Lutheran Social Services - This center assists with paying one month past due on rent or even a homeowners mortgage or first month's rent. Also provides utility and cooling bill payment assistance. Call (480) 654-4539.

Tolleson Community Services Division (phone (623) 936-7111) can assists with paying one month past due on rent or mortgage or first month's rent or security deposit.

Other possible options are.

• Catholic Charities Community Services (602-285-1999)
• Salvation Army Mesa Social Services Department (80-833-8322) and Glendale Corps (623-934-0469)
• Community Services of Arizona (480-963-6276)
• Chandler Community Action Program (CAP) (480-963-4321)
• Interfaith Cooperative Ministries (602-254-7450)
• Quality of Life Community Services, Inc. (623-937-9034)
• Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Diocese of Phoenix (602-254-3338)

Community Housing Partnership Phoenix - The Arizona Department of Housing runs an Emergency Homeless Housing (EPEH) as well as their Eviction Prevention Program out of this office. Services offered by the government program include mortgage foreclosure help, rental eviction prevention, rental security and even utility help deposits. Dial 602-253-6905.

Phoenix Indian Center Rent and Mortgage Assistance - 4520 N Central Ave Ste 250, (602) 264-6768. This non-profit may be able to assist with one month past due on mortgage or rent.

Other local community action groups in Maricopa County include:

• Gilbert Community Action Program, 1140 N Gilbert Rd Ste 109, Gilbert, (phone (480) 892-5331),
• Vista del Camino Community Action Program, 7700 E Roosevelt St., Scottsdale, (dial (480) 312-2323),
• Avondale Community Action Program, 1007 S 3rd St., Avondale, (call (623) 333-2700),
• Tolleson Community Action Program, 9555 W Van Buren St., Tolleson, (dial (623) 936-2747).

Each agency can help with, among other things, the following.

• Assisting families and low income individuals with issues including employment training, medical assistance, job searches, child care expenses, day care, transportation, child support, Social Security and disability payments, goal planning, budgeting, debt reduction and credit counseling, interagency and interagency referrals, charity programs, and follow-up.
• Provide financial assistance and grants for the prevention of eviction or other temporary housing needs including rental payments, move-in and utility payments or deposits, mortgage assistance, and cash assistance and grants for prescriptions, doctor visits, eyeglasses, and food and baby formula.
• In addition, many agencies can also assist with weatherization program referrals, air conditioning repairs, and emergency home repairs.

Save the Family Foundation Chandler Financial Assistance, 450 W 4th Pl of Mesa, phone (480) 898-0228, may be able to provides financial assistance for residents with at least one child age 17 or younger who have received a an eviction notice or utility disconnect notice.

The Salvation Army Phoenix Social Services Emergency Assistance, 2702 E Washington St. ((602) 267-4127). The non-profit provides financial assistance which includes, but is not limited to, utility assistance including electricity, gas, and water bills; free food boxes and groceries, and back-to-school clothing. Also get referrals to other local Phoenix and Maricopa charities and government programs. Phoenix, Arizona based.

A New Leaf's Mesa CAN, 635 E Broadway Rd – Help with paying rent, mortgage, and electric. Also get case management and financial advice. Assists with air conditioning repairs during the summer for those who cannot afford to pay for the repairs themselves. Dial (480) 833-9200.

BOSS Utility Assistance, 501 E Mahoney Ave – Money to pay for utility disconnection. (623) 386-6365 x1

Organizations that focus on rent help in Phoenix - Several non-profits, charities, and government programs specialize in offering housing and rent assistance. Locate details of Phoenix rent assistance programs.

Maricopa County Arizona programs and agencies that cover the entire state

Find a listing of non-profits and agencies that provide foreclosure, rent, help with energy bills and other assistance to all of Arizona, Phoenix and Maricopa County.

• Arizona Section 8 housing
• Arizona HUD foreclosure and housing counseling
• Arizona mortgage programs and foreclosure assistance
• Arizona utility bill help
• Arizona free legal advice
• Arizona food banks
• Free dental clinics and centers in Arizona. More.
• Arizona community clinics

Low cost or free health care in Maricopa County

Adelante Healthcare Inc. is a local community health center that can help the low income and uninsured. They can offer comprehensive primary health care to the medically underserved areas and patients of Maricopa County Arizona, regardless of insurance status or the patients ability to pay their medical bills. Phoenix Arizona 623.583.3001. More free health care programs.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul runs many local programs and provides services, including among them a dental and medical clinic. Also get access to free food, information, job training, and more. 602.261.6801

Another local community clinic in Phoenix to try is Wesley Community Center. They run what is known as Centro de Salud, which is a clinic for low-income, uninsured individuals. Other services offered include adult leaning; year-round youth activities; community development; and community/neighborhood outreach services. Phone 602.252.5609

A number of other health care and dental centers, as well as low cost or free community clinics operate across the region. Find additional Maricopa County clinics.

Free legal assistance, including foreclosure help

Community Legal Services provides access to free legal programs for Maricopa County, Phoenix and Mesa residents. Clients can receive free legal foreclosure counseling, help with domestic issues, advice on dealing with debt collectors, and other advice. Dial 1(800) 852-9075 to speak to an attorney, or learn more on the legal programs in Arizona.

Mortgage help centers have been opened in the Phoenix are and Maricopa County Arizona by the following banks and lenders. Each center allows a homeowner to meet one on with a housing counselor to explore alternatives to a foreclosure and various mortgage assistance programs.

• Fannie Mae - Counselors will help with loans owned by this lender.
   
• Freddie Mac - Learn about various foreclosure alternatives.
   
• JP Morgan - Chase - This national bank is helping thousands of Phoenix homeowners.

Phoenix area programs - Many mortgage and foreclosure programs and agencies operate in the hard hit Phoenix area to provide free or low cost advice. More on Phoenix foreclosure prevention.

Debt, foreclosure and credit counseling - Homeowners and consumers can contact any of the agencies or programs above for help. In addition, several other credit counseling organizations operate in the county. They administer programs that can help consumers deal with debts, credit repair, bills, and delinquent mortgages. Find information, including addresses, of credit counseling agencies in Maricopa County and Phoenix Arizona.

 

 

Career counseling and job finding services

Greater Phoenix Urban League - Call them as they may be able to offer job training, career counseling, employment assistance, comprehensive youth development, resume review, community education, databases on local job openings, advocacy and housing. 602.254.5611

Free food programs

United Food Bank - They serve as a community-based private non-profit providing hunger relief, groceries, and food assistance by collecting, storing and distributing needed food through a network or partner non profit social service agencies and local Maricopa charities. Mesa Arizona based. Call 480.926.4897

You may be able to receive information on free food programs from St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. The organization has a goal of promoting the elimination of hunger through the gathering and distribution of free food to the needy while encouraging self-sufficiency through advocacy and education. Call 602.352.3640. Phoenix Arizona based. In addition, read about additional Phoenix food banks.

City of Phoenix

There are a few other programs specific to Phoenix, and you can also learn about those assistance programs.