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Emergency Housing
Emergency or crisis housing is provided through our community partnerships with Flagstaff Shelter Services and the Coconino County Front Door Program. See the Emergency Housing page for immediate rental and utility assistance resources. If you are experiencing homelessness, call (928) 225-2533 x307 (Flagstaff Shelter Services) or (928) 774-9125 x53007 (Catholic Charities) for Front Door Program intake.
Affordable Renting
Affordable rental units are available through City agencies and private landlord partners. This includes:
- Low-Income Public Housing - Apply Here
- Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers - Waiting list closed to new applications
- Clark Homes - Email housing@flagstaffaz.gov with your mailing address for an application
- List of commercial affordable housing
Are you a developer? View information for Low Income Housing Tax Credit developers here.
Homebuying Assistance
Home buying assistance and education are provided in partnership with Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona. If you are interested in applying for homebuying assistance, that application is available online here (PDF) or can be picked up at 3481 North Fanning Drive during typical business hours. Applications should be returned to Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona at 2304 N 3rd Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
This includes:
- The Community Homebuyer Assistance Program
- The City of Flagstaff's Employer Assisted Housing
- The Community Land Trust
Fair Housing
Fair Housing complaints are important to us. We track these and refer concerned parties to legal support agencies such as The Southwest Fair Housing Council and DNA People's Legal Services. The Housing Section cannot provide legal guidance, but often refers to the Arizona Landlord Tenant Act Handbook (PDF).
Community Development Block Grants
Managing Community Development Block Grants serves our community by funding our partner agencies.
Seeking COVID-19 Information?
- Renter & Landlord Resources are available by clicking here.
- The COVID-19 Social Safety-Net Services Coalition Resource Guide is available here.
- City of Flagstaff COVID-19 information is available at flagstaff.az.gov/4299/COVID-19.
- Coconino County maintains an active page on COVID-19 at coconino.az.gov/2294/COVID-19-Information.
- If you are seeking support for your APS bill, see this press release.
- For vaccine information, go to coconino.az.gov/2547/Vaccine-Info.
City of Flagstaff Housing Section Mission
The mission of the Housing Section is to develop a viable urban community by providing decent and adequate housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for the Flagstaff community, especially for low- and moderate- income persons.
Housing is an important community issue in Flagstaff. The limited supply of housing for low- and moderate- income residents affects our quality of life and our ability to grow and develop economically. The City of Flagstaff Housing Section works to address the shortage with a number of programs and tools designed to do the following:
- Coordinate with community partners for crisis housing
- Assist low-income households with affordable renting resources
- Increase housing inventory and availability
- Economically stabilize lower income families through the benefits of homeownership
- Support efforts for safe and adequate homes
- Revitalize community neighborhoods
The City of Flagstaff Housing Section includes a variety of programs to serve families and developers throughout the housing continuum of homelessness to homeownership. Many programs are delivered in collaboration with community partners and other agencies.
If you have questions about any of our programs, email Housing or call 928-213-2730.
Flagstaff Housing Advisory Boards
If you are interested in applying for either the Housing Commission or the Housing Authority Board of Directors, see the Boards & Commission page here.
Much of the work of Housing Programs is informed by the Flagstaff Housing Commission. You can learn more about the Housing Commission.
The Flagstaff Housing Authority is overseen by the Flagstaff Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. You can learn more about the Board of Commissioners here.
Housing Programs Staff
- Housing Director Sarah Darr
- Housing Manager Justyna Costa
- Project Manager Leah Bloom
- Housing Specialist Adriana Fisher
- Housing Analyst Jennifer Mikelson
- Housing & Grants Administrator Kristine Pavlik
Housing Authority Staff
Low Income Public Housing
- Public Housing Manager Kurt Aldinger
- Public Housing Specialist - West, Patricia Sauers
- Public Housing Specialist - East, Jayne Wittman
- Clark Homes Housing Specialist, Amanda Thomas
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
- Section 8 HCV Manager, Tracey French
- Section 8 Specialist/VASH Specialist, Cherise Barreto-Aguilar
- Section 8 Administrative Specialist, Danita Ryan
- Email Section 8 Portability at s8portability@flagstaffaz.gov
Maintenance: Public Housing and Clark Homes
- Maintenance Manager, Larry Lopez
- To place a Maintenance Work Order, call (928) 213-2731
- Maintenance Lead - Siler Homes, Ray Slim
- Maintenance Lead - Brannen Homes, Keith Nutumya
- Maintenance Lead - Clark Homes, Isi Gallegos
Administration
Announcements
- Arizona and the CDC have issued moratoria on COVID-19 related eviction. For more information, see:
- Let Your Voice Be Heard! Complete the Fair Housing Survey today! View the flyer (PDF).
- Tell us about your experience with choosing and obtaining housing in Flagstaff. English survey; Spanish survey.
- Restricted Lobby Access During COVID-19 Pandemic (PDF)
- For the latest information on COVID-19, go to the Coconino County COVID-19 Collaborator Information page or the Arizona Department of Health Services.
- Section 8 Waiting List Closed to New Applications (PDF): As of April 9, 2020, the Section 8 waiting list is closed to new applications.
- Public Notice: 2016 to 2020 Consolidated Plan and 2019 Annual Action Plan, Substantial Amendment Number 1 (PDF)
Find an archive of our announcements.
City of Flagstaff Housing Facebook
You can find us on Facebook. We often post about community partner events, resources, and activities.
Specific Program Information
To learn more about specific programs, click from the links below:
- Community Development Block Grants
- Fair Housing Resources
- Homebuying Assistance: Community Housing Assistance Program, Employer-Assisted Housing, and the Community Land Trust Program
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties for Renters (a section of Affordable Rentals)
- LIHTC and Affordable Housing Incentives for Developers
Resources
Planning Documents
Plans Related to Funding and Programs
- The Consolidated Plan (PDF) is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required 5-year planning document regarding community needs related to housing and special needs populations.
- The 2019 to 2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan (PDF) is an annual plan detailing the community efforts and expenditure of HUD federal funding in concert with the Consolidated Plan.
- The 2020 to 2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan Draft (PDF) is a currently proposed annual plan detailing the community efforts and expenditure of HUD federal funding in concert with the Consolidated Plan.
- Public Housing Authority (PHA) 5-year Plan (PDF) is a HUD required 5-year planning document related to Public Housing and Voucher Programs.
- The PHA Annual Plan (PDF) is an annual plan related to related to Public Housing and Voucher Programs in concert with the PHA 5-year plan
- The PHA 5-year Capital Plan (PDF) is a rolling 5-year plan detailing the Public Housing capital needs and the planned expenditures of anticipated HUD capital funding
- Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (PDF) is a HUD required analysis and plan, implemented by the Fair Housing Act, to advance Fair Housing and expand affordable housing opportunity in relation to the seven protected classes.
Other Relevant Planning Documents
- 2020 Amended Citizen Participation Plan (PDF)
- The High Occupancy Housing Specific Plan (PDF) (large file, 110 mb) - defines future patterns for this development type. High occupancy housing is defined as containing at least 30 units or 75 bedrooms per acre in dormitory or apartment-style units.
- Housing Attainability for the Flagstaff Workforce (PDF) is a collaborative effort with ECONA and major employers. Access the staff summary (PDF) presented at the City Council meeting (January 2, 2018) regarding the presentation of the report, its recommendations, and the City role. Implementation of selected key recommendations from the report began with eight weeks of the presentation to Council.
- The Incentive Policy for Affordable Housing and related section of the Zoning Code (PDF) is a document that defines City Council’s desire to have additional affordable housing units created and provides incentives to that end.
- Regional Plan: Chapter XIII - Neighborhoods, Housing, and Urban Conservation (PDF)
Additional Resources
These are commonly requested resources in our community.
- Flagstaff Community Affordable Housing Needs Assessment Infographic 2020 (in partnership with Housing Solutions) (PDF)
- Flagstaff Housing Section Storybook 2021 (PDF)
- 2018 Arizona Landlord-Tenant Act Handbook (PDF)
- 2020 AMI Limits for Flagstaff (PDF)
- 2020 Flagstaff Resource Guide (from the Continuum of Care) (PDF)
- 2020 Housing Section Pamphlet (PDF)
- CHAP Down Payment Assistance Information (PDF)
- Community Land Trust Flyer (PDF)
- Community Land Trust Program Resale Formula (PDF)
- Housing Task Force Report (PDF)
- Incentive Policy for Affordable Housing (PDF)
- Nexus Study (PDF)