Affordable Housing in Maricopa County

Maricopa County has offered affordable housing options for its residents for more than seventy years through the Housing Authority of Maricopa County. The organization has developed 149 new affordable units for its residents, and an additional 156 units are under construction.

Maricopa County has partnered with many state and local organizations to develop these units and the supportive services connected to living in the affordable housing.

Rental assistance is determined by taking into account the tenant’s adjusted income. Tenants are expected to contribute only 30 percent of their total income.

Here is a list of some of the affordable housing developed through partnerships with the Housing Authority of Maricopa County:

1. Madison Heights

Located in Avondale, Madison Heights is a 143-unit complex built in 2016 financed by approximately $30 million from a public-private partnership. The complex offers studios, one, two, three or four bedroom apartments with community amenities such as a garden, a gym, play areas and a community center.

2. Coffelt-Lamoreaux

Located on 1510 S 19th Dr., Coffelt-Lamoreaux is a 301-unit apartment complex financed by approximately $25 million in tax-exempt bonds. It is the state’s first affordable housing project built in 1954 for veterans returning from the Korean War. In 2012, $49 million went into its renovation project that was completed in 2018. The complex now offers one, two, three or four bedroom apartments.

3. Capri on Camelback

Located on 40th street and Camelback, Capri on Camelback is a 556-unit apartment complex financed by approximately $65 million in tax-exempt bonds. It offers studios, one or two bedroom apartments with an onsite fitness studio. Its location provides its residents with the opportunity to explore different dining options and entertainment.

4. Village at Lakewood

Located in Ahwatukee, Village at Lakewood is a 100-unit apartment complex financed by approximately $12 million in tax-exempt bonds. The complex offers one, two or three bedroom apartments with various community amenities including a tennis court, a pool and their own elementary school. This year, Village at Lakewood will open a small dog park with a spa wash area.

5. Franmar Manor Apartments

Located on McDowell and 38th Avenue, Franmor Manor is a 78-unit apartment complex financed by approximately $8.5 million in tax-exempt bonds. The complex offers one, two or three bedroom apartments.

Maricopa County has also been working on new affordable housing projects that will be on the market in the next few years:

6. Heritage at Surprise

Heritage, in Surprise, will be a 100-unit apartment complex financed by approximately $12 million in tax-exempt bonds. The complex will offer on-site workforce connections and financial literacy programs as well as an area for children to work on their homework and receive free meals. Heritage at Surprise is expected to open its doors to the public in 2020.

7. The River at Eastline Village

The River at Eastline Village, in Tempe, will be a 56-unit apartment complex with an advantageous proximity to the lightrail and located two miles away from Arizona State University Tempe campus. The complex will offer one, two or three bedroom apartments.

The Housing Authority of Maricopa County is also working towards creating home-ownership opportunities for households that have incomes below the area median income. Learn more here.