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Housing solutions require local and state partnerships
Housing affordability isn’t a Phoenix problem, a Tucson problem or a Flagstaff problem — it’s an Arizona problem. The solution isn’t found in any single policy or political party — […]
Gov. Hobbs allocates funds to help first-time buyers in Arizona
Key Points: Arizona governor allocates $5 million for down payment assistance Single applicants making under $94,000 qualify for assistance in Phoenix Qualifying buyers must complete a homebuyer education course to […]
Affordable housing: An issue yet unsolved
Key Points: Lawmakers had ambitious goals for housing in 2025 Very little consequential legislation passed on the issue Certain initiatives set to expire in 2026 Gov. Katie Hobbs outlined ambitious […]
Churches could allow housing built despite zoning, but opposition surfaces
State lawmakers are moving to give churches the ability to make deals with developers to build homes on their property — and do so without having to comply with many […]
Hobbs wants Arizonans, not investors, to benefit from ‘Starter Homes Act’
Facing pressure from even some members of her own party, Gov. Katie Hobbs is now offering up her own plan to override some city regulations to allow for more “starter […]
Kaiser tries to salvage part of controversial zoning bill
A Phoenix lawmaker is attempting to salvage at least part of his controversial plan to override local zoning rules in the name of affordable housing after it was overwhelmingly rejected because of opposition from cities and towns.
