Homelessness

The new plan adopted by Phoenix City Council sets goals to decrease homelessness and further expand shelter and housing availability in the city.

Homelessness has risen dramatically since the 20-teens when there were around 5,600 people living on the street and in shelters. Today, the count is closer to 10,000.

HB 2682 would set aside $5 million to create a new rental assistance program in Arizona. Qualifying renters would be able to apply for up to $5,000 to cover up to two months of rent.

A bill to make it easier for unhoused individuals to get a state ID is advancing in the Arizona Legislature.

Arizona officials want to understand how many young people are experiencing homelessness across the state. The state is launching a new survey this week to find the answer.

Four major Arizona homeless service providers on Tuesday announced plans to join together on a new set of shared goals to reduce homelessness in the state.

Activities like bathing in fountains or consuming liquor in parks are violations of the Phoenix Parks and Recreation code of conduct. Now, those activities will also be banned under a city ordinance.

From affordable housing to backyard casitas to barriers to homebuilding, housing is never far from the headlines in Arizona. Will homebuilders be able to catch up in 2026? And where will they build?

The Phoenix City Council voted to implement controversial new restrictions on providing medical care in public parks, but allowed time to make revisions to the ordinance based on community feedback.

A furniture contract for a controversial Mesa transitional housing project has been put on hold after the Mesa City Council decided to vote on it next year.