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The Division of Developmental Disabilities has partnered with the Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC), the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH), the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to offer qualified members limited affordable housing opportunities in Maricopa and Pima Counties. Residents from other counties in Arizona may apply for these Affordable Housing opportunities if they are willing to relocate to these counties.

HUD has a program called Section 811 that provides supportive housing for persons with disabilities. Grants through Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) are the leading source of funding for the Affordable Housing opportunities that DDD can access for members.

Affordable housing requires a monetary deposit and the first month’s rent payment to move in all of which are the responsibility of the household. Monthly rent is 30% of the household’s combined income. If required, the household must also establish utilities including electricity and water prior to moving in. Live-in caregiver income is not factored into the member’s combined household income. Members can live by themselves, with family members, or with roommates as long as the household members meet the combined income and housing requirements.

Qualified members need to:

  • Be eligible for DDD and Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS)
  • Be between the ages of 18-61
  • Have a current Individual Support Plan (ISP)
  • Meet financial eligibility and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements

Exterior of apartment home in the Coffelt Lamoreaux Apartment home complex.

Coffelt-Lamoreaux Apartment Homes*

This apartment home community is located in Phoenix and includes 301 total units available in one, two, and three-bedroom floorplans and is located in Phoenix. Through a partnership with the HAMC thirty (30) of the 301 units are made available for qualified DDD members.  
 
Qualified members referred by their Support Coordinator for the Coffelt -Lamoreaux Apartment Homes must

  • Be eligible for DDD and Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS)
  • Be between the ages of 18-61
  • Have a current Individual Support Plan (ISP)
  • Meet financial eligibility requirements
  • Meet Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements

*This is a federally funded property that pays for reasonable accommodations/modifications. 

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811 PRA Grant*

Through a joint effort a $2.94 million grant was awarded to ADOH that funds units in several properties across Maricopa and Pima Counties. 

Qualified members referred by their Support Coordinator for the PRA program must:

  • Be eligible for DDD and Arizona Long Term Care Services (ALTCS)
  • Be between the ages of 18-61
  • Have a current Individual Support Plan (ISP)
  • Meet financial eligibility requirements
  • Meet Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements

For more information visit https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/mfh/grants/section811ptl.

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Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC) Vouchers

The Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC) was awarded 45 housing vouchers in September 2018. Eleven (11) of those 45 vouchers are reserved for qualifying DDD members.

Qualified members referred by their Support Coordinator for the Mainstream Voucher program must:

  • Be eligible for DDD
  • Be between the ages of 18-61
  • Meet financial eligibility requirements
  • Meet Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements

Member can select the property where they would like to live as long as it (a) accepts the Mainstream Voucher and (b) is an area served by the HAMC. The property must also meet HUD requirements.

Member expectations for all affordable housing opportunities:

  • Properties will conduct a criminal background check on all household occupants including live-in caregivers.
  • Member is responsible for adhering to the Affordable Housing application process, including keeping scheduled appointments and providing documentation requested.
  • All household members over 18 years of age must sign the lease.
  • No person may live in the unit that is not on the lease.
  • All household members and their guests must abide by the property’s community rules.
  • Households must maintain HUD housing quality standards (e.g. a clean and safe living space). All properties are federally funded and therefore are drug and smoke free.

If you are interested in learning more about any of these opportunities, contact your Support Coordinator or e-mail [email protected].

*These properties are federally funded and will pay for reasonable accommodations/modifications as requested when verification of need (and the connection of the need to the disability) is documented by a healthcare provider. 

Additional Housing Resources

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH)

Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC)

Affordable Housing Online

Go Section 8

SocialService.com

Find Help Phoenix

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