Housing Articles

Despite growing gaps in homeless services, community assistance groups feel unsupported

May 6, 2024 Mutual aid organizers report the feelings of hostility have increased this year.

Older adults face homelessness at high rates

May 6, 2024 Here’s how governments, organizations are responding.

The documentary "The Happiest Country in the World: Finland" explores the reasons why.

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Navigating the Arizona Housing Crisis: Millennials struggle to afford the American Dream

Apr 29, 2024 Exploring barriers for young buyers amidst soaring prices and dwindling inventory.

Hot weather brings annual housing concerns to Arizona

Apr 29, 2024 City planners seek to create policies to keep residents cool and relieve the affordable housing crisis.

‘Arizona is Home’ mortgage assistance program kickstarts statewide homeownership drive

Apr 17, 2024 Empowering first-time buyers and expanding housing access across Arizona.

Pima County evictions fell over 40% in March

Apr 15, 2024 But experts say the positive trends are still leaving some renters behind.

AZ bill targets squatters: Owners could call police for immediate removal

Apr 11, 2024 The bill is headed up to the governor's desk for final approval.

Progress is slow for Tucson’s housing assistance

Apr 8, 2024 Experts said more federal funding is needed to close the housing gap.

Arizona advocates aim to break cycle of homelessness through ID accessibility

Apr 6, 2024 Without an ID, it can be difficult or impossible to gain employment, secure housing, apply for food stamps or access disability benefits.

Hobbs vetoes Arizona Starter Homes Act despite bipartisan support

Mar 18, 2024 The bill would have banned cities from requiring homeowners associations and minimize single-family home sizes.

Housing assistance program will face federal budget cuts

Mar 14, 2024 City officials said cuts would most likely be “small.”

New data: Arizona renters continue to struggle despite strong economy

Mar 12, 2024 Pima County saw its second highest number of evictions last year since the pandemic moratorium ended in 2021, but there are good signs in rent prices.

Mayes sues RealPage and 9 major landlords over rising rents

Feb 28, 2024 AG claims RealPage's "revenue management" algorithm is illegal price fixing.

Ordinance cracking down homeless encampments in Tucson washes is moving forward

Feb 22, 2024 A Supreme Court case is considering a similar issue nationally.

The Buzz: Combatting Generational Poverty in Pima County

Jan 26, 2024 A new effort aims to help those who are born into poverty move up the socio-economic ladder.

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