Housing Authority of Maricopa County

8910 N. 78th Ave., Building D, Peoria, AZ, 85345
(602) 744-4500



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About Housing Authority of Maricopa County

Pursuant to A.R.S. Section 36-1404, Maricopa County granted powers and responsibilities to the Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HAMC) to provide affordable housing through a range of delegated powers. In addition, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appoints an Advisory Board to provide community input and assist in the administration of the Housing Authority.

HAMC is an active partner with county, local, state and federal agencies and programs, as well as the broader public and private sectors, to carry out its mission and strategies in meeting a wide range of affordable housing needs throughout Maricopa County.

Additional Information

As of April 2019, the HAMC waiting lists are closed. Please check their website regularly as they will post any openings here: https://maricopahousing.org/apply/



Mission Statement

To improve the quality of life of families and strengthen communities by developing and sustaining affordable housing programs; and to become a leading housing authority by exemplifying best practices, offering innovative affordable housing programs, and expanding accessibility throughout Maricopa County.

Program Summary for Housing Authority of Maricopa County

Housing Authority of Maricopa County is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Housing Authority of Maricopa County manages several funded programs and has a total of 904 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Housing Authority of Maricopa County administered a total of 1,592 Section 8 Vouchers. Housing Authority of Maricopa County currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Housing Authority of Maricopa County is located at 8910 N. 78th Ave., Building D, Peoria, AZ, 85345 and serves the city of Peoria. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Housing Authority of Maricopa County at, (602) 744-4500 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Housing Authority of Maricopa County compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 14
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 1,592
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 904
Waiting list for the Housing Authority of Maricopa County is currently Closed


2022 Income Limits for Maricopa County, AZ

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Maricopa County, AZ:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $27,250
  • $31,150
  • $35,050
  • $38,900
  • $42,050
  • $45,150
  • $48,250
  • $51,350
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $16,350
  • $18,700
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $43,600
  • $49,800
  • $56,050
  • $62,250
  • $67,250
  • $72,250
  • $77,200
  • $82,200

2017 Fair Market Rents for Maricopa County, AZ

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Maricopa County, AZ:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$624 $757 $944 $1374 $1594



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Peoria Public Housing Authority Peoria Public Housing Authority Peoria AZ N/A N/A Open 1.66 Miles Contact
Glendale Housing Authority Glendale Housing Authority Glendale AZ 1,054 155 Open 2.81 Miles Contact
Arizona Behavioral Health Corporation Arizona Behavioral Health Corporation Phoenix AZ N/A N/A Open 11.35 Miles Contact
Arizona Department of Housing Arizona Department of Housing Phoenix AZ 518 N/A Open 11.4 Miles Contact
Phoenix Housing Department Phoenix Housing Department Phoenix AZ 6,458 2,965 Open 11.88 Miles Contact
Scottsdale Housing Authority Scottsdale Housing Authority Scottsdale AZ 735 N/A Closed 18.27 Miles Contact

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Housing Authority of Maricopa County Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
896
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Maricopa County Quick Facts

Population: 4,087,191
Persons Per Household: 2.72
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 25.1%
Homeownership Rate: 62.5%
Housing Units: 1,668,171
Yearly Income Per Person: $27,256
Median Household Income: $53,596