City of Phoenix Housing Department

This housing agency serves Phoenix, Arizona.

Waiting List
Closed: Phoenix, Arizona Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: City of Phoenix Housing Department Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Phoenix, Arizona Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The City of Phoenix Housing Department (CPHD) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from September 12, 2023, until September 26, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

There were four ways to apply while the waitlist was open:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Pick up an application in person at the CPHD office.
  3. Email Sec8waitlist@phoenix.gov to request an application.
  4. Call (602) 534-3030 to request an application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was to be either:

  1. Hand delivered to the CPHD office.
  2. Dropped off to the CPHD drop box.
  3. Emailed to the CPHD.
  4. Faxed to the CPHD.
  5. Mailed to the CPHD office, with a postmark no later than Tues., Sept. 26, 2023.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CPHD website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CPHD public notice on August 25, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: City of Phoenix Housing Department Public Housing Waiting List

As of July 2017, the City of Phoenix Housing Department (CPHD) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications. 

To apply: Complete the online application.

Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, the applicant's name may be terminated from the waiting list.

Persons placed on the waiting list can update their application information with this form. Once the form has been completed, it must be returned to the property where you have applied.

For more information, visit the CPHD website, or call the office at (602) 262-6794.

About The Agency

City of Phoenix Housing Department provides affordable housing for up to 9,718 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

251 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ

Visit Website(602) 262-6794

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the City of Phoenix Housing Department?

City of Phoenix Housing Department serves 7,632 low-income households. The agency manages 7,610 Housing Choice Vouchers and 860 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the City of Phoenix Housing Department?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 78 percent of households served by City of Phoenix Housing Department. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of City of Phoenix Housing Department households.

How many City of Phoenix Housing Department residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,984 households and make up 26 percent of households served by City of Phoenix Housing Department.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the City of Phoenix Housing Department?

There are 5571 female-headed renter households living in City of Phoenix Housing Department housing. Households headed by females are 73% of those served by the City of Phoenix Housing Department.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among City of Phoenix Housing Department renters?

Black 3,129
Native American 153
Asian-Pacific Islander 76
White 1,984
Hispanic 2,213

How many senior-headed renter households are served by City of Phoenix Housing Department?

There are 2213 households headed by seniors served by the City of Phoenix Housing Department. Senior households are 29% of households in City of Phoenix Housing Department housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in City of Phoenix Housing Department housing?

There are 1679 persons with disabilities living in City of Phoenix Housing Department housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 22% of households served by the City of Phoenix Housing Department.

How does HUD rate the performance of the City of Phoenix Housing Department?

The City of Phoenix Housing Department 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 City of Phoenix Housing Department open new waiting lists?

City of Phoenix Housing Department’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on September 12, 2023 and closed on September 26, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by City of Phoenix Housing Department

Senior Living at Matthew Henson Apartments

1045 South 8th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Mccarty on Monroe

1130 E Monroe St, Phoenix, Arizona 85034

Marcos De Niza

305 W. Pima, Phoenix, Arizona 85003

Henson Villages - Phase 1

1117 S 9th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

The Symphony

954 S 16th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Frank Luke Jr

415 N 19th St, Phoenix, Arizona 85006

Henson Villages - Phase 3

775 S 11th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Henson Villages - Phase 4

1320 W Tonto St, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Foothills Village

​920 W. Alta Vista, Phoenix, Arizona 85041

Maryvale Parkway Terrace

4545 N Maryvale Pkwy, Phoenix, Arizona 85031

Washington Manor

1123 E Monroe St, Phoenix, Arizona 85034

Pine Tower

2936 N 36th St, Phoenix, Arizona 85018

Scattered Sites Az1 - 40

117 W South Mountain Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85041

Sunnyslope Manor

205 E Ruth Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85020

Fillmore Gardens

802 N 22nd Pl, Phoenix, Arizona 85006

Sidney P Osborn

1720 E. Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007