Phoenix highlights recent efforts to add housing to the city
The Phoenix Housing Department is highlighting some key milestones over the last five years in its five-year report.
(Courtesy city of Phoenix)
The city of Phoenix Housing Department is highlighting the progress, innovation and collaboration that have driven the department’s work across Phoenix through its five-year report.
Over the past five years, the Housing Department has expanded housing options, strengthened community partnerships and supported residents through programs designed to create stability and opportunity.
Guided by a mission to provide quality affordable housing and a pathway to self-sufficiency, the Housing Department has worked to transform neighborhoods and increase access to housing throughout the city. These accomplishments reflect the direction of the mayor and city council as well as the efforts of city staff and partners.
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The city of Phoenix Housing Department is highlighting the progress, innovation and collaboration that have driven the department’s work across Phoenix through its five-year report.
Over the past five years, the Housing Department has expanded housing options, strengthened community partnerships and supported residents through programs designed to create stability and opportunity.
Guided by a mission to provide quality affordable housing and a pathway to self-sufficiency, the Housing Department has worked to transform neighborhoods and increase access to housing throughout the city. These accomplishments reflect the direction of the mayor and city council as well as the efforts of city staff and partners.
Highlights from the Five-Year Report
Exceeded the Housing Phoenix Plan goal: Created or preserved more than 69,000 housing units, surpassing the city’s 50,000-unit target five years ahead of schedule.
Doubled affordable housing: Affordable units increased from under 10% in 2020 to 20% today.
Transformed Choice Neighborhood communities: 835 units completed or under construction in Edison-Eastlake, with award-winning mixed-income communities and new community facilities.
Increased homeownership opportunities: Enabled dozens of families to become first-time homeowners through down payment assistance, Section 32 home sales, Community Land Trust and Family Self-Sufficiency programs.
Expanded housing voucher programs: Reopened Housing Choice Voucher waitlist for the first time in seven years, 100% lease-up in Emergency Housing Vouchers and achieved historic utilization levels for veterans.
Digital inclusion: Connected thousands of households to free internet and distributed devices, advancing digital equity and access.
Sustainability efforts: Reduced water use at multiple housing facilities, expanded community gardens, and planted dozens of trees in the community.
National recognition: Hosted the 2025 National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials National Conference, earned multiple NAHRO awards for innovation and community impact since 2022.
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