Arizona
State in United States
Arizona has a land area of 113,623.1 square miles and a water area of 331.8 square miles. It is the 6th largest state by area. Arizona is bordered by Nevada, California, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico.
Population and People
Total Population
7,276,316Data from Census BureauAverage Age
38.6 YearData from Census BureauSenior Population (65 years and older)
1,333,985Data from Census BureauVeterans
8.1%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$93,435Data from Census BureauPoverty
21%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
5,826,690Data from Census BureauUnemployed
3.5%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
2,817,723Data from Census BureauMedian Gross Rent (in dollars)
$1,253Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
52.1%Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
47.9%Data from Census BureauMedian Home Price (in dollars)
$336,300Data from Census BureauRenter Rate
912,033Data from Census BureauHomeownership Rate
1,905,690Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
13.6%Data from Census Bureau
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.
Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.
Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page
Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.
The State of Arizona is located in San Francisco Regional Office. Within Arizona there are . Throughout Arizona there are 24 Public Housing Authority Offices.
We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.
CONTACT HUD: ARIZONA
For general questions about HUD or its programs, contact the HUD office nearest you. In Arizona, offices are located in Phoenix.
For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:
- Find the answer online
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
- TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas.)
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
- TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas.)
FIELD OFFICES HUD: ARIZONA
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: ARIZONA
TANF OFFICE HUD: ARIZONA
LIHEAP OFFICE HUD: ARIZONA
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: ARIZONA
RENTAL HELP: ARIZONA
Affordable Rental Housing Resources Brochure
Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.
Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).
Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
Need advice?
- Contact a housing counseling agency
- Preventing Eviction in Arizona
- HUD Resource Locator – search for HUD offices, public housing agencies, multifamily and public housing locations and homeless coordinated entry system points of contacts
- My Social Security – housing applicants can get benefit verification letters, check benefit and payment information, update your address and phone number and more.
HOMEOWNERSHIP: ARIZONA
Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.
Getting Started
- Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
- Predatory lending – beware if you’re buying or refinancing your home; don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
- Education – learn about buying and maintaining your home
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- HUD homes for sale
- Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
- Avoid foreclosure – don’t lose your home
- Make your home more energy efficient
Population by Age Range in Arizona
Age and Sex
38.6 +/- 0.1
Median Age in Arizona
Age and Sex
38.6 +/- 0.1
Median Age in Arizona
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States
Population by Age Range in Arizona
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Older Population by Age Range in Arizona
Older Population
18.30 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Arizona
Older Population
18.30 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Arizona
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States
Older Population by Age in Arizona
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Veterans in Arizona
Veterans
8.10 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Arizona
Veterans
8.10 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Arizona
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States
Veterans in Arizona
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Median Household Income in Arizona
Median Household Income
$69,056 +/- $686
Median Household Income in Arizona
Median Household Income
$69,056 +/- $686
Median Household Income in Arizona
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States
Median Household Income in Arizona
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Poverty in Arizona
Poverty
12.80 +/- 0.4
Poverty in Arizona
Poverty
12.80 +/- 0.4
Poverty in Arizona
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States
Poverty in Arizona
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Educational Attainment in Arizona
Educational Attainment
32.40 +/- 0.4
Educational Attainment in Arizona
Educational Attainment
32.40 +/- 0.4
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Arizona
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States
Educational Attainment in Arizona
Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles
Employment and Labor Force Status in Arizona
Employment rate
56.60% +/- 0.3%
Employment rate in Arizona
Employment rate
56.60% +/- 0.3%
Employment rate in Arizona
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: ARIZONA
Arizona Non-Subsidized Properties, Owners and Management Agents This mailing list will be used to notify owners and agents of important information regarding non-subsidized properties in the Arizona area.
Arizona Subsidized Properties, Owners and Management Agents This mailing list is an automatic and easy way to notify our business partners (property owners, management companies, sponsors, and developers) and other interested parties by email of important information regarding subsidized properties in the Arizona area.
Northern California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii and Pacific Islands Environmental Mailing List This list is for HUD grantees and their associates in Northern California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands, who have responsibility for preparing environmental reviews to achieve compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 24 CFR Part 58. The environmental review information distributed will include announcements of upcoming training opportunities, updated recommended formats, and policy updates.
Region IX HUDLines A newsletter from the San Francisco Regional Office, featuring news and exciting information about Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada’s housing and community development efforts.
Southwest Office of Native American Programs: All Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities This mailing list will be used to share HUD-Southwest Office of Native American Programs (SWONAP) program information, training opportunities, or activities in the Southwest region with Tribes, Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHE) and other interested parties.
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Last Updated: September 1, 2023