Housing Authority of Maricopa County

This housing agency serves Maricopa County and Apache Junction, Arizona. Service does not extend to Chandler, Service does not extend to Glendale, Service does not extend to Phoenix, Service does not extend to Scottsdale, Service does not extend to Tempe, Arizona.

Waiting List
Closed: Maricopa County, Arizona Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Rose Terrace Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Norton Circle Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Baden Homes, Casa Bonitas, Flora Statler, John Hammond, John Hollar, Paradise Homes, Parkview Estates, Varney Homes, and Villa Monte Rosa Project Based Rental Assistance Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Heritage at Surprise Project Based Rental Assistance Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Emergency Housing Voucher Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: The River at Eastline Village Apartments, Project Based Rental Assistance Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Apache ASL Trails Living Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Father Fidelis Project Based Rental Assistance Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Maricopa County, Arizona Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Maricopa County, Arizona.

The Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from June 25, 2023, until August 25, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $32,750 | 5 Persons $50,500
  • 2 Persons $37,400 | 6 Persons $54,250
  • 3 Persons $42,100 | 7 Person $58,000
  • 4 Persons $46,750 | 8 Persons $61,750

Preferences have not  been confirmed.

4,000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HAMC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAMC public notice on August 7, 2023.

Closed: Rose Terrace Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Avondale, Arizona.

The Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC) Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for apartments at Rose Terrace is closed.

The HAMC last accepted applications from July 19, 2021, until August 9, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application, Paper applications were not accepted.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $27,650 | 5 Persons $42,700
  • 2 Persons $31,600 | 6 Persons $45,850
  • 3 Persons $35,550 | 7 Persons $49,000
  • 4 Persons $39,500 | 8 Persons $51,150

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HAMC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAMC public notice on August 2, 2021.

Closed: Norton Circle Apartments Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Avondale, Arizona.

The Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC) last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications at Norton Circle apartments from September 7, 2024, until October 7, 2024. It is not known when this waiting will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HAMC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAMC notice on August 14, 2024.

Closed: Baden Homes, Casa Bonitas, Flora Statler, John Hammond, John Hollar, Paradise Homes, Parkview Estates, Varney Homes, and Villa Monte Rosa Project Based Rental Assistance Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in El Mirage, Peoria, Surprise, and Tolleson, Arizona.

The Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC) last accepted Project Based Rental Assistance waiting list applications for Baden Homes, Casa Bonitas, Flora Statler, John Hammond, John Hollar, Paradise Homes, Parkview Estates, Varney Homes, and Villa Monte Rosa apartments from August 26, 2019, until 5,000 applications were received. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Each community is located in the following city:

  • Baden Homes - Tolleson, AZ
  • Casa Bonitas – Surprise, AZ
  • Flora Statler - El Mirage, AZ
  • John Hammond - Peoria, AZ
  • John Hollar - Tolleson, AZ
  • Paradise Homes - Surprise, AZ
  • Parkview Estates - Peoria, AZ
  • Varney Homes - Peoria, AZ
  • Villa Monte Rosa - El Mirage, AZ. 

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HAMC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAMC customer portal page on August 7, 2023.

Closed: Heritage at Surprise Project Based Rental Assistance Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Suprise, AZ.

Closed: Emergency Housing Voucher Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Maricopa County, Arizona.

The Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC) Emergency Housing Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications for referrals were last accepted from July 31, 2021, until the earliest confirmed close date of August 7, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to contact the Maricopa Continuum of Care (CoC) any of the Coordinated Entry Points listed on the public notice.

Please note: According to the HAMC, "In order to be eligible for an EHV, an individual or family must meet one of four eligibility categories:

  1. Homeless
  2. At risk of homelessness
  3. Fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking
  4. Recently homeless and for whom providing rental assistance will prevent the family’s homelessness or having high risk of housing instability."

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HAMC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAMC customer portals page on August 7, 2023.

Closed: The River at Eastline Village Apartments, Project Based Rental Assistance Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Tempe, Arizona.

The Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC) last accepted Project Based Rental Assistance waiting list applications for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at The River at Eastline Village Apartments from February 19, 2024, until March 29, 2024.  There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

  • The River at Eastline Village Apartments - located in Tempe, AZ. Offering 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom units.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HAMC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAMC public notice on January 24, 2024.

Closed: Apache ASL Trails Living Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Tempe, Arizona.

The Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC) Near Elderly/Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Apache ASL Trails Living is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from May 10, 2021 until May 24, 2021, or until 50 applications were received. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $27,250 | 5 Persons $42,050
  • 2 Persons $31,150 | 6 Persons $45,150
  • 3 Persons $35,050 | 7 Persons $48,250
  • 4 Persons $38,900 | 8 Persons $51,350

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • 55+ or Disabled
  • Head or Spouse age 62+ OR Disabled
    • Head of Household or Spouse: Age 62 years old and older Or a Disabled that is verifiable through Social Security Disability or a doctor's statement
  • Homeless Referral Preference
    • Living in a shelter AND are participating in case management with the referral agency. Must be able to provide documentation from the referral agency upon request to qualify for this preference. If applicable, please check the box and attach agency referral. Homeless families who live with friends or relatives and who are not currently in the transition system are encouraged to apply without preference.
  • Local Residency
  • Veterans
    • Supporting veteran documentation will be required.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HAMC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAMC public notice on April 28, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Father Fidelis Project Based Rental Assistance Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Guadulupe, Arizona.

The Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC) is accepting Project Based Rental Assistance waiting list applications for Father Fidelis apartments from June 8, 2020, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HAMC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAMC website on June 8, 2020 and updated on January 24, 2024.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides affordable housing for up to 1,724 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

8910 North 78th Avenue, Peoria, AZ

Visit Website(602) 744-4500

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How large is the Housing Authority of Maricopa County?

Housing Authority of Maricopa County serves 1,418 low-income households. The agency manages 1,773 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of Maricopa County?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 69 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Maricopa County. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 91 percent of Housing Authority of Maricopa County households.

How many Housing Authority of Maricopa County residents are employed?

Working adults head 453 households and make up 32 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Maricopa County.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of Maricopa County?

There are 1219 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of Maricopa County housing. Households headed by females are 86% of those served by the Housing Authority of Maricopa County.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of Maricopa County renters?

Black 610
Native American 14
Asian-Pacific Islander 14
White 454
Hispanic 326

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of Maricopa County?

There are 354 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of Maricopa County. Senior households are 25% of households in Housing Authority of Maricopa County housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of Maricopa County housing?

There are 297 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of Maricopa County housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 21% of households served by the Housing Authority of Maricopa County.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of Maricopa County?

The Housing Authority of Maricopa County is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Housing Authority of Maricopa County open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of Maricopa County’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on June 25, 2023 and closed on August 25, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of Maricopa County

River at Eastline Village

2106 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, Arizona 85281

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Apache ASL Trails

2428 E APACHE BLVD, Tempe, Arizona 85281

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Casa Bonitas Apartments

12976 W. Cottonwood St, Surprise, Arizona 85378

bed 2-4
payment Subsidized

HERITAGE AT SURPRISE

12669 West Rimrock Street , Surprise, Arizona 85378

bed 1-4
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Clare Feldstadt Homes

710 W 8th Ave, Mesa, Arizona 85210

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Rose Terrace II

525 E Harrison Dr, Avondale, Arizona 85323

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Paradise Homes

16201 N Fulcher Dr, Surprise, Arizona 85378

Maricopa Revitalization Scattered Sites

2427 E Caballero St, Mesa, Arizona 85213

Father Fidelis Kuban

9226 S Calle Tomi, Guadalupe, Arizona 85283

John Hollar Gardens

9262 W Baden St, Tolleson, Arizona 85353

John Hammond Homes

8504 W Washington St, Peoria, Arizona 85345

Coffelt Lamoreaux

2063 W Cocopah St, Phoenix, Arizona 85009

Norton Oneil Madison

512 S 4th St, Buckeye, Arizona 85353

Maricopa County Ha

710 E Via Maria St, Goodyear, Arizona 85338

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