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Unlocking Arizona’s Housing Potential: The Case for Casitas
While SB1415 may not be a panacea for all housing challenges, it represents a significant step forward in diversifying housing options and increasing availability across the state. By embracing ADUs and implementing sensible regulations, Arizona can harness the full potential of these auxiliary units to tackle the pressing issue of housing affordability.
Senate passes bipartisan homelessness mitigation measure
The Senate passed a homelessness mitigation bill today with overwhelming support, much to the happiness of sponsor Sen. Catherine Miranda, D-Laveen, who has made this her main effort.
Housing Trust Fund key to Hobbs’ affordability plans
Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, but also faces a growing housing problem.
AZ needs courageous leaders, not rescuers, saviors
We don’t need rescuers and saviors to address homelessness and the housing crisis. We need courageous leaders who will listen to those with lived experience and people on the front lines. We need to implement evidence-based best practices and proven solutions.
Ducey could have sole discretion over a large pot of state, federal aid funds
The passage of a federal stimulus package to help state and local governments weather the COVID-19 pandemic gives Gov. Doug Ducey discretion over at least part of a $1.5 billion sum — adding to tens of millions he already had at his disposal as part of an emergency spending plan passed by the Legislature in March.
State LIHTC can help meet rental housing market’s spiking demand
When it comes to constructing rental housing for these new residents, the law of supply and demand very much applies in our state. When developers cannot construct new rental units quickly enough to meet the needs of these new Arizonans – and estimates show that Arizona needs to add about 240,000 new rental units this decade – the marketplace dictates that rents rise. The greater the rise in [...]
Shelter for seniors, seriously mentally ill top advocates’ wish list
After a one-time windfall from the Legislature, affordable housing supporters who’ve advocated for restoring the State Housing Trust Fund to pre-recession levels are looking at how to best stretch the new money and make the case for more.
