City of Mesa, Arizona

Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)

The HUD funded program known as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides rental assistance to low income families by contracting with private owners and subsidizing a portion of the family's monthly rent.  The family's portion of  the rent is based on their income and generally amounts to no more than 30% of their adjusted monthly income on rent, depending on the cost of the unit they select.  Families are re-certified each year for continued eligibility and compliance with the regulations.  In addition to families with children, the term "family" also includes single individuals who are elderly or have a disability.  A family can remain on the Housing Assistance Program as long as they continue to be eligible and fulfill their obligations under the federal regulations of the program. 

A household is generally issued 1 (ONE) bedroom size for each 2 (TWO) people in the household.  Number in family, gender, and age are considered in assigning bedroom size.  Reasonable accommodation for a disabled member that require a separate bedroom for medical reasons will be taken under consideration.  A live-in aide will receive a separate bedroom.

For more information see the links below:

Eligibility Information and Applications	Transfer your Voucher to Another City or State (Portability)
New Landlord Info and Inspections	Family Self-Sufficiency Program
Referral Lists
Affordable rentals for elderly/disability	Affordable rentals for families
Referral list for assistance

Houses For Sale   Map of Current Properties For Sale   Application Process Quarterly Reports   Maps NSP Area of Greatest Needs   Other NSP Information Final NSP Substantial Amendment   Proposed NSP3 Substantial Amendment SF-424 Final NSP 3 Substantial Amendment

The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) provides grants to purchase foreclosed or abandoned homes and to rehabilitate, resell, or redevelop these homes in order to stabilize neighborhoods and stem the decline of house values of neighboring homes.  The program is authorized under Title III of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. 

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's new Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) provides funds to every state and certain local communities to acquire foreclosed or abandoned homes and to rehabilitate, resell, or redevelop these homes in order to stabilize neighborhoods and stem the decline of house values of neighboring homes.

The City of Mesa has been allocated $9,659,665 by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD).  NSP funds may be used for such activities as establishing financing mechanisms for purchase and Development of foreclosed homes and residential properties, purchase and rehabilitate homes and residential properties abandoned or foreclosed, establish land banks for foreclosed homes, demolish blighted structures, and redevelop demolished or vacant properties.  All activities funded by NSP must benefit low and moderate income persons whose income does not exceed 120 percent of area median income.

For More Information on the NSP program contact Ray Thimesch at (480) 644-4521

Map of CDBG Targeted Area Map of Eligible Census Track Examples of Funded Projects CDBG/HOME Policy Guidelines Human Services Federal Funding Funding Schedule Notice of Training and Funding Availability - 2013/14 City Departments Non-Profit Agencies for CDBG, ESG and HOME Programs Non-Profit Agencies for Human Services Programs

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 

The City of Mesa has participated in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program since 1975. During that period of time, over $75 million has been allocated to Mesa for various projects.

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)

The primary purpose of the HOME Program is to help communities expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing, with primary attention to housing for low income families.  The City became their own Participating Jurisdiction (PJ) in July 2009.  Fifteen percent is set aside as required for specific types of nonprofit organizations known as Community Housing development Organizations (CHDO's).

Housing Application  (Microsoft Word version) Down Payment & Closing Costs Assistance Program Application Underwriting Guidelines & Tools Down Payment & Closing Costs Assistance Program Multifamily Rental or Special Needs Projects Fee Guidelines for Developers of HOME Multifamily Rental Projects Fee Guidelines for Developers of Special Needs Projects Homeownership Underwriting Standards for Single Family Funding Application and Underwriting Tool This is a Microsoft Excel document.  If you are not able to open this document, please contact Ray Thimesch at 480-644-4521.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG)

The City of Mesa has participated in the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program since 1988. During this time, the City has funded projects that assist in the provision of emergency shelter and/or prevention activities for the homeless or those at risk of being homeless. To be eligible for funding, activities must either be: Undertake renovation, major rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for use as emergency shelters for the homeless; or  Provide essential services to the homeless; or Provide for payment of maintenance, operation costs - (i.e.: rent, utilities, insurance, security, repairs or furnishings, etc.); or development and implementation of homeless prevention activities (with qualifying criteria).