Hi! We're the Arizona Housing Coalition. It's nice to meet you!
Our heart and soul lie in making sure every Arizonan has a safe, affordable place to call home.
WHAT IS THE ARIZONA HOUSING COALITION DOING?
Advocacy: The heart and soul of our work is to advocate as one voice. On behalf of our membership, in all arenas and at all levels of government, we are actively fighting for sound policy focused on solutions to end homelessness and advocate for safe, affordable homes for all Arizonans.
Education: Through events like our Annual Conference, the Arizona Housing Forum, workshops, trainings, and professional development opportunities, we are able to focus on finding solutions to end homelessness and advocate, for safe affordable housing.
Coordination: The Arizona Housing Coalition is the proud home of the Arizona Veterans StandDown Alliance, a statewide network of outreach and resources for Arizona's veterans in need. Additionally, the Coalition manages the distribution of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to critical partners across the state. Our Housing Counselor Collaborative provides training, networking, and support to housing counselors across Arizona.
Education: Through events like our Annual Conference, the Arizona Housing Forum, workshops, trainings, and professional development opportunities, we are able to focus on finding solutions to end homelessness and advocate, for safe affordable housing.
Coordination: The Arizona Housing Coalition is the proud home of the Arizona Veterans StandDown Alliance, a statewide network of outreach and resources for Arizona's veterans in need. Additionally, the Coalition manages the distribution of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to critical partners across the state. Our Housing Counselor Collaborative provides training, networking, and support to housing counselors across Arizona.
WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES: RENTAL MARKET PRESSURE
Arizona has experienced a 72% increase in rents between 2010-2022.
Yet, the average wage increase between 2010-2022 was only 33%.
Yet, the average wage increase between 2010-2022 was only 33%.
WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES: GAP IN FUNDING
There are barriers in what is needed to connect the need for assistance and available funding.
WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES: INADEQUACY
Inadequate emergency beds lead to overcrowding and encampments.
Inadequate funding for programs lead to criticism of efficacy of those programs.
Inadequate funding for programs lead to criticism of efficacy of those programs.
WHAT DOES "AFFORDABLE" MEAN?
As of today, these are the area median income (AMI) & annual salaries for those living in Arizona:
30% AMI - $26,640 (seniors, fast food workers, janitors, housekeepers)
40% AMI - $35,520 (seniors, childcare workers, customer service representatives, cooks, home health aids)
50% AMI - $44,400 (seniors, teaching assistants, administrative assistants, delivery drivers)
60% AMI - $53,280 (medical assistants, retail managers, construction workers)
70% AMI - $62,160 (electricians, plumbers, dental hygienists, social workers)
80% AMI - $71,040 (teachers, paralegals, registered nurses, police officers)
30% AMI - $26,640 (seniors, fast food workers, janitors, housekeepers)
40% AMI - $35,520 (seniors, childcare workers, customer service representatives, cooks, home health aids)
50% AMI - $44,400 (seniors, teaching assistants, administrative assistants, delivery drivers)
60% AMI - $53,280 (medical assistants, retail managers, construction workers)
70% AMI - $62,160 (electricians, plumbers, dental hygienists, social workers)
80% AMI - $71,040 (teachers, paralegals, registered nurses, police officers)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING SHORTAGE
For those at 30% AMI and below, there is a shortage of approximately 135,000 affordable housing units.
For those between 30-50% AMI, there is a shortage of approximately 48,000 affordable housing units.
For those between 50-80% AMI, there is a shortage of approximately 85,000 affordable housing units.
For those between 30-50% AMI, there is a shortage of approximately 48,000 affordable housing units.
For those between 50-80% AMI, there is a shortage of approximately 85,000 affordable housing units.
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What can you do?As a legislator, we invite you to reach out to us for information about housing and homelessness. We would be thrilled to help you understand our legislative priorities, and why we support them. This includes the renewal and expansion of the Arizona LIHTC, the advancement of Yes In God's Backyard, and stakeholder driven homelessness responses.
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