Homeless Assistance in Arizona
Locate emergency shelters, federal programs, state assistance, financial aid, healthcare, and employment support available to Arizona residents.
Emergency Housing & Shelter
Immediate options for Arizona residents who need a safe place to stay tonight.
Emergency Shelters
Find available shelter beds tonight across Arizona. Call 211 for real-time availability and directions to the nearest open shelter in your area.
Get StartedFamily & Youth Shelters
Specialized shelters for families with children and unaccompanied youth in Arizona. Safe environments with case management and wraparound support.
Get StartedVeterans Emergency Housing
Dedicated emergency housing for Arizona veterans. HUD-VASH vouchers and VA-funded supportive services are available statewide. Call 1-877-4AID-VET.
Get StartedFederal Assistance Programs
Federal programs available to eligible Arizona residents regardless of city or county.
HUD Continuum of Care
Primary federal program organizing housing and services for homeless individuals in Arizona. CoC regions provide transitional and permanent supportive housing.
Get StartedEmergency Solutions Grants
Funds emergency shelters, street outreach, homeless prevention, and rapid re-housing. Arizona receives federal ESG funding distributed through local providers.
Get StartedHousing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
Rental assistance vouchers for very low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals. Apply through your local Arizona Public Housing Authority.
Get StartedHUD-VASH (Veterans)
Combines Section 8 housing vouchers with VA supportive services for veterans experiencing homelessness. Available across multiple Arizona locations.
Get StartedPATH Program (Mental Health)
Outreach, case management, and mental health support for homeless individuals. Operated through Arizona community mental health centers statewide.
Get StartedSNAP Food Assistance
Helps low-income Arizona residents buy food. Apply at your local benefits office. No permanent address required to apply.
Get StartedArizona State Programs
Programs funded or operated specifically by Arizona for residents experiencing homelessness.
Arizona Housing Trust Fund
State-funded grants for emergency shelter, transitional housing, and affordable housing development benefiting homeless and low-income Arizonans.
Get StartedArizona TANF (TPEP)
Temporary cash assistance for Arizona families with children. Apply through the Department of Economic Security or online at des.az.gov.
Get StartedArizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Arizona’s Medicaid program providing health coverage to low-income adults, families, and individuals with disabilities statewide.
Get StartedArizona Housing Programs
Arizona Department of Housing provides affordable housing resources, rental assistance, and housing grants for low-income Arizona residents.
Get StartedArizona Workforce & Employment
Free job training, resume help, and career placement through Arizona’s Workforce Development programs. Find your nearest office at the link below.
Get StartedLIHEAP Energy Assistance
Helps low-income Arizona households pay heating and cooling bills. Distributed through local community action agencies. Call 211 to find your provider.
Get StartedLocal Resources by City
Major Arizona cities with dedicated homeless services and housing authorities.
Phoenix
Maricopa Regional CoC — homeless services, shelter placement, and housing assistance for Phoenix area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedTucson
TUCSARC CoC — emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rapid re-housing services for individuals and families in the Tucson area.
Get StartedMesa
Arizona Coalition to End Homelessness — housing resources, case management, and emergency assistance for Mesa area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about getting homeless assistance in Arizona.
- HUD-VASH — Section 8 vouchers specifically for veterans with VA case management
- SSVF — Rapid re-housing and prevention for veteran families
- Arizona Veterans Housing — Affordable housing and support for Arizona veterans
Assistance by State
Select a state to view its specific homeless assistance programs and resources.
Local directories
Browse homeless resources by city in Arizona
Explore 40 NHREA city directories across Arizona. Each directory collects published local listings and links back to statewide assistance.
- Avondale4 resources
- Bisbee1 resource
- Black Canyon City1 resource
- Buckeye2 resources
- Bullhead City2 resources
- Carefree1 resource
- Casa Grande3 resources
- Cashion1 resource
- Chandler4 resources
- Cottonwood4 resources
- Flagstaff6 resources
- Gilbert5 resources
- Glendale4 resources
- Goodyear4 resources
- Green Valley2 resources
- Higley1 resource
- Kingman5 resources
- Mesa13 resources
- Miami1 resource
- Page1 resource
- Parker3 resources
- Payson4 resources
- Peach Springs2 resources
- Peoria1 resource
- Phoenix87 resources
- Prescott5 resources
- Prescott Valley3 resources
- Safford3 resources
- Scottsdale4 resources
- Sedona2 resources
- Show Low2 resources
- Sierra Vista2 resources
- Surprise3 resources
- Tempe7 resources
- Tuba City2 resources
- Tucson33 resources
- Winslow1 resource
- Yarnell1 resource
- Youngtown1 resource
- Yuma7 resources
