Qualified Maricopa County residents may receive assistance with their rental deposit or a portion of their one-month rental/mortgage payment.

HOW TO APPLY

 Check Eligibility

To qualify for assistance, the following criteria must be met:

• Household income for the past 30 days is at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level

*125% of the Federal Poverty Level for Fiscal Year 2019 as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Effective July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019

• Household has experienced a crisis involving:
  • Reduction or loss of income
  • Unexpected or unplanned expenses
  • Health and safety concerns
• Crisis event can be supported with documentation
• Household has at least one qualifying minor child (17 or under) who is:
  •  Related by blood or law to an adult household member
  •  A U.S. citizen
• Applicant lives in Maricopa County but not in the cities of Phoenix, Mesa, and Glendale

 Gather Required Documentation

To help establish eligibility, please collect the following documentation. You will need to bring these documents with you to an in-person appointment at your local CAP office.  

• Photo identification of applicant
• Birth certificate of applicant 
• Social Security cards of all household members
• Documentation of household income received in the 30 days prior to and including appointment date

Please note that additional documentation may be requested by the CAP office.

 Schedule an Appointment

To begin the application process, contact your local CAP office to schedule an in-person appointment using the information provided below. All appointments are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Remember to bring the required documentation with you to your appointment.

Please note, you must reside in the CAP office’s service area in order to apply.