KEEPING FAMILIES HOUSED DURING A CRISIS
Tempe Community Action Agency's Community Action Program offers critical assistance for rent and utility payments to households experiencing financial hardship.
Please call our Community Action Program HOTLINE for any questions about
Rent & Utility Resources 480-389-1375
Housing Stability Rental and Utility Assistance 2
The Maricopa County Housing Stability Rental and Utility Assistance 2 (HSRUA2) program was established to assist households that are currently renting and who are at risk of homelessness, housing instability, or facing a financial hardship. Eligible households can receive up to one (1) month of a payment which includes past due rent and associated late fees.
Prioritization
The funds are intended for those most economically vulnerable. According to federal guidelines, applications for assistance will be prioritized using the following criteria:
- Households living at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
Please note:
Applicants or households that have received previous Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) payments are not eligible. Applicants or households that have only received ERA utility payments are eligible for the HSRUA2 program.
Who is eligible?
- Renter households within the limits of the city of Tempe ONLY
- Applicants or Households that have received previous ERA Rental or Utility payments may not be eligible for HSRUA
- Household income for the most recent 30 days, must be at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
To qualify for assistance, the following criteria must be met:
- Applicant lives in the city of Tempe
- 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.
- Persons living in household include a child under the age of 18.
- Please note: Some funding may require a household member to be a current U.S. resident.
Not sure if you qualify? Need more information on the special rental assistance?
Click here to learn more about the program
Community members can visit TCAA's Esquer and Ramsey Center at 2146 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85282, during regular office hours to access on-site computers or inquire about paper applications:
- Monday & Wednesday: 8 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday & Thursday: 8 AM–6:30 PM
- Friday: 8 AM–12 PM
Home Energy Assistance Funds
TCAA has funding available to help families avoid crisis situations by preventing disconnection and/or facilitating reconnection of utility services.
Eligible utility assistance providers include:
- Arizona Public Service (APS)
- Salt River Project (SRP)
Southwest Gas.
Eligibility for funds is determined based off household income levels and condition of household crisis.
Call the Help with Bills Hotline (480-389-1375) to discuss your eligibility for utility assistance or come visit during our operating hours.
If you are unsuccessful in your attempt to secure financial assistance through TCAA, other resources may be accessible through Arizona’s 2-1-1 (free information and referral) service. Dial 2-1-1 or 877-211-8661 from anywhere, or click here to search for resource information.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR TENTANT RIGHTS & EVICTION PROCESS
Click here to learn the eviction process in Arizona, your rights and responsibilities as a tenant in this process.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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If you're in need of technical assistance with the MCHSD client portal, follow this link to submit a 'Contact Us' form.
