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Happy Pride Month to everyone celebrating! Under the Fair Housing Act, it is prohibited for any landlord or housing provider to discriminate against LGBTQ+ persons because of their real or perceived gender identity or any other reason that constitutes sex based discrimination.
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Is your home healthy? National Healthy Homes Month (NHHM) was established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development (HUD) to focus national attention on ways to keep people of all ages safe and healthy in their home.
 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program
With June being National Healthy Homes Month, there are local programs available to make your home healthy. The City of Tucson's Housing and Community Development Department’s Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program assists low income families with children under six years of age that are residing or frequenting owner occupied or rental housing built prior to 1978. This program uses funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will directly assist an estimated 180 vulnerable households.
Program Requirements:
- Low-income household
- Living in a single-family home built pre-1978
- Have a child under 6 living or frequently visiting your home
- Property taxes up to date
- Living within Tucson City limits
- Homeowner or renter
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What does your new home mean to you?
"This is very big deal, it is one of the largest steps into my future of self-sufficiency. Owning a new home means this is the last time that we need to spend money moving. It means I have a home that belongs to me, and no longer have to rent an apartment. The feeling is indescribable. I met all my neighbors and they are wonderful people. I am very happy and I feel safe where I live today. I am a very grateful homeowner.
Thank you to my FSS Coordinator, Griselda Acuna-Obregon. She was very excited and happy for me. I also want to thank the Section 8 staff and the FSS program." - Diana
About the FSS Program
FSS is a program that enables HUD-assisted families to increase their earned income and reduce their dependency on welfare assistance and rental subsidies.
Once an eligible family is selected to participate in the program, the Public Housing Agency (PHA), and the head of each participating family execute a FSS Contract of Participation that lays out the rights and responsibilities of both parties. The FSS contract is generally five years, but it may be extended for another two years by the PHA for good cause.
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Track the progress of the Tucson and Pima County Eviction Prevention/Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance with the program dashboard.
As of Wednesday, June 2, 2021:
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9,926 of eviction prevention requests have been filed
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529 of applicants awaiting a tenant eligibility form
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2,664 applications are preliminarily eligible and awaiting a case worker
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1,183 cases are currently in process
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1,365 cases paid or submitted for payment
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$547,563 total utilities payments paid
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$6,677,705 total rental assistance paid
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$12,291,057 total funds paid and committed to eligible cases being finalized by case workers
For information, eligibility requirements, and to apply online, visit the website below. Those without internet access can call (831) 292-4308 to apply. Bilingual case managers are available. The federal eviction moratorium is set to expire at the end of the month on Wednesday, June 30.
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 Join Tucson housing market experts for a panel discussion on current growth, housing gaps, and vulnerability in the local housing market. This virtual event is organized by the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona and the MAP Dashboard.
Thursday, June 24, from 12 p.m. (noon) - 1:30 p.m., AZ Time
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The May meeting of the Commission on Equitable Housing and Community Development (CEHD) included a discussion to restate the commission’s Mission and establish SMART Goals (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound) for the short and long-term. Watch the May meeting recording.
The June meeting of the Commission on Equitable Housing and Community Development (CEHD) worked to identify and finalize the commission’s Mission and SMART Goals (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound) for the short and long-term. Watch the June meeting recording.
Visit the Commission's website below to view past meeting recordings, materials and agendas, and to join the upcoming meeting.
Tuesday, July 6 | 4-6 p.m., via Zoom.
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The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is working on revamping the experience on our website, and currently has a website feedback survey live. We would greatly appreciate your time in filling it out to give us your thoughts and suggestion on improving your experience on the site. It should only take one or two minutes.
Secondary Trauma Workshop
The Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness (TPCH) and the Arizona Housing Coalition for the upcoming Secondary Trauma workshop on Tuesday, June 15, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. This workshop will introduce direct service staff to the causes, symptoms and experiences of secondary/vicarious trauma and its impact on helping professionals. This training is free to members of TPCH and/or the Housing Coalition, $30 for others/non-members.
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ICYMI: KVOA Highlights Hotel Service Program
The City of Tucson's Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) has partnered with community agencies to provide temporary shelter for approximately 800 people experiencing homelessness in area hotels since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As that program comes to a close, residents are transitioning to permanent housing. Thank you News 4 Tucson - KVOA and journalist Lupita Murillo for covering the success of this important community effort.
TPCH Online Training Center Available
The Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness (TPCH) has announced the launch of the TPCH Online Training Center. This e-learning platform includes more than 30 on-demand webinars and training modules related to housing and homelessness and is provided as a free resource to TPCH member agencies.
Some available courses include: Opioids & Medication Assisted Treatment 101, Suicide Prevention, Coordinated Entry Competency Training Series, Coordinated Entry Phased Assessment Training Series, Reducing Intake Trauma, COVID-19 Vaccine Ambassadorship, Head Start Resources for Families, Domestic Abuse 101, and much more.
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