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Maricopa County Hosts Virtual Community Meeting to Discuss White Tank Grand Avenue Area Plan Draft

Maricopa County launched the update of its White Tank Grand Avenue Area Plan earlier this year and is holding the next community meeting to solicit input on Monday, October 16, 2023. This will be a virtual meeting, and the link to sign up can be found her...

Maricopa County Partners with Avondale, Tolleson on Housing Projects

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors recently approved agreements that will provide more than $3.75 million in funding dedicated to adding and rehabilitating housing in the West Valley. The projects, which are projected to assist 24 households annuall...

Share your Love Story to help MCACC win up to $100,000

Petco Love, BOBS from Skechers™, and Maricopa County Animal Care & Control  Seek Heartwarming Pet Love Stories, Submissions Opening for Petco Love Stories Campaign on September 13

Phoenix, AZ (September 12, 2023) – N...

Maricopa County Invests $2M in Opioid Settlement Funds to Support 12 Local Organizations

Maricopa County will invest approximately $2 million of its opioid settlement dollars in 12 local organizations doing important work to expand youth prevention and treatment; add recovery programs; bolster harm reduction programs; and enhance processes fo...

1,250 Previously Homeless Individuals Now Have Permanent Housing

Innovative Program Funded by Maricopa County

1,250 people have left homelessness behind over the past year through an innovative program announced by Maricopa County in May 2022. Seeded with $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal dollars, th...

Maricopa County Empowers Hopeful Homebuyers with Downpayment Assistance

At least eighty-three hopeful homebuyers in Maricopa County are set to realize their dreams of homeownership thanks to an agreement recently approved by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to allocate $500,000 to a downpayment assistance program.

The ...

Maricopa County, City of Goodyear Unite to Offer Career, Support Services

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved an agreement with the city of Goodyear to provide essential career services at the Georgia T. Lord Library, 1900 N. Civic Square in Goodyear.

This collaborative effort will offer residents o...

Maricopa County Approves $2.2 Million Summer Youth Workforce Program

Funding Secures Program for Summers of 2023 and 2024

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved more than $2.2 million in funding for youth summer workforce opportunities. The program, which received unanimous support, provides valuable employment o...

Maricopa County Partners with Mesa to Purchase Hotel for People Experiencing Homelessness

Hotel to Provide Shelter, Wraparound Services to 500 People Per Year

At its June 28 meeting, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement that provides more than $4 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the City of Mesa to...

Maricopa County and Glendale Pool $10 Million to Build Affordable Rental Housing

Four Projects Will Add 790 New Units to the Valley’s Housing Stock

Today, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement that provides more than $7.1 million in funding to the City of Glendale to build affordable housing. The project will a...

Board of Supervisors Cuts Property Tax Rate for Third Consecutive Year

Overall county budget decreases by 2.6%

Maricopa County supervisors are cutting the tax rate again as part of the final FY 2024 budget they unanimously approved today.

A year after passing the largest tax rate cut in Maricopa County history, the Board of Su...

Maricopa County Human Services Department Honored With 15 NACo Awards

Maricopa County's Human Services Department has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence and innovation by capturing 15 prestigious National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards.

The Human Services Department provides a variety of ...

Maricopa County Approves Over $2 Million in Funding for Homelessness Services

At its June 14 meeting, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved the use of more than $2 million in funding to support essential homelessness services. The funding will be awarded to a variety of local organizations that will deliver street outre...

County, State Collaborate to Provide $1.4 Million in Homeless Support Services

Maricopa County and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) are joining forces in a collaborative effort to provide comprehensive support for individuals facing homelessness. This partnership strengthens and streamlines homeless services, ensuri...

Free Diapers Available for Eligible Families

Maricopa County Creates a Diaper Bank

Maricopa County's Human Services Department is providing diapers to eligible families at no cost. The new ‘Diaper Bank’ is made possible through funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services via Arizona...

Maricopa County Partners with Tempe to Fund a Cooling Center as Summer Heat Begins

Maricopa County Partners with Tempe to Fund a Cooling Center as Summer Heat Begins

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved $50,000 in funding for the operation of a new cooling center in Tempe. The funding is part of the County’s American Res...

Maricopa County Wins 58 National Achievement Awards

When a large organization gets recognized for doing one thing really well, that’s usually considered an achievement.  But this year, Maricopa County is standing out in a big way, earning national awards for dozens of different innovative programs...

Pleasant Lake Experience: Partners Share Safety Information Ahead of Memorial Day

Maricopa County is reminding members of the public about the dangers that go along with fun, summer outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and boating. Today at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Maricopa County Supervisor Thomas Galvin joined members of the ...

Maricopa County Partners to Fund Affordable Housing in Phoenix

Maricopa County Partners with UMOM Helping Hands Housing Services to Fund Affordable Housing in Phoenix

$6 Million Contribution Helps Build Bret Tarver TerraceThe Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved $6 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARP...

Board of Supervisors Cuts Property Tax Rate for Third Consecutive Year

Overall county budget decreases by 2.6%

Maricopa County supervisors are cutting the tax rate again as part of the tentative FY 2024 budget they unanimously approved today.

A year after passing the largest tax rate cut in Maricopa County history, the Board o...

Maricopa County Provides Nearly $5 Million to Support Agencies Helping Refugees

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved nearly $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support non-profit agencies serving refugees.

“People arrive in our community from all over the world and when you have never been here, it ca...

Maricopa County Supports Tempe Micro Estates Homeownership

No one looked happier than Nick McGuire as he strode cheerfully through Tempe Micro Estates with Larry, his fluffy black dog, at his side.

McGuire, 43, has been the proud owner of his own, two-story, 600-square-foot, one-bedroom home in Tempe’s u...

Maricopa County Celebrates Groundbreaking of “Oz II” Manor, Housing for Seniors Exiting Homelessness

Maricopa County is celebrating the groundbreaking of Ozanam Manor II that took place on Tuesday, May 2 at the project site, 2120 S. 3^rd Drive in Phoenix.

Maricopa County contributed $6 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to help build Ozanam M...

$6.7 Million to Weather Relief Partnership for People Experiencing Homelessness

Funds Extend Shelter Operations Through January 2025

Maricopa County has approved an extension to an agreement with the City of Phoenix to provide temporary day and night shelter services to serve up to 200 individuals experiencing homelessness in the Phoenix area. The agreement extends Maricopa County’s pa...

$3.8 Million to Fund Heat Relief Partnerships for People Experiencing Homelessness

Funding Supports Projects in Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Peoria, and ScottsdaleThe Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved more than $3.8 million in funding that will provide heat relief to people experiencing homelessness. The approval p...

Maricopa County Increases HVAC Fund by $10 Million to Help Homeowners Ahead of Summer

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved a $10 million increase to the HVAC repair and replacement fund that helps homeowners in the county with the cost of energy efficiency home improvement projects. 

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Avondale, Surprise to Receive $4.2 Million to Aid People Experiencing Homelessness

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved more than $4.2 million in funding for the cities of Avondale and Surprise to construct shelter to aid people experiencing homelessness. The projects are funded by Maricopa County’s American Rescue Plan...

New Southeast Justice Center Opens in Maricopa County

March 22^nd, 2023 - MESA – Members of the Board of Supervisors, Justice Courts and Superior Court celebrated the opening of the Southeast Justice Center with a ribbon-cutting and tours of the facility. The new state of the art facility will open to...

Maricopa County Celebrates Mar. 24 “Groundbreaking” Affordable Housing Project in Glendale

Maricopa County is proud to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for Centerline at Glendale, a construction project that will add 368 affordable housing units to the West Valley housing stock. The event will take place at the project site, 6775 N. 67th Av...

Maricopa County Approves Funding for City of Surprise Homelessness Program

Maricopa County has approved an agreement with the City of Surprise to provide temporary emergency shelter services to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Surprise area. The agreement includes a $55,000 increase, bringing the total funding for th...

Board Begins County Manager Recruitment

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is looking for a strong leader and dedicated public servant to lead the nation’s fourth largest and fastest-growing county. Today marks the start of a nationwide recruitment to find a successor to County Manager Jo...

$1.29 Million in Funding Expands Career and Technical Education for Mesa Public Schools

Maricopa County Supervisors approved $1.29 million in funding to help provide career and technical educational opportunities to high school students in Mesa Public Schools.

Maricopa County Supervisors approved $1.29 million in funding to help provide career and technical educational opportunities to high school students in Mesa Public Schools. The approval comes a week before the start of CTE Month^®, an observation held each...

$6.4 Million in Funding to Maricopa Community Colleges Advances Careers

Maricopa County residents have another avenue to access training and employment programs – the Maricopa County Community College District.

Maricopa County residents have another avenue to access training and employment programs – the Maricopa County Community College District.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved more than $6.4 million in funding this week to provide career devel...

Maricopa County Seeking Employees for Hundreds of Jobs Across 50 Departments

Maricopa County will host the 2023 Career Fair & Community Expo 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Feb. 15 at Chase Field in Phoenix. Event entrance and parking are free.

Hiring managers from 50 County departments will be on-hand to meet and conduct on-...

New Year, New Look for Nation’s Fastest-Growing County

Multi-Year Project Unifies Maricopa County Departments Under One Identity

Maricopa County is starting the new year with a new look to help residents make the connection to all the programs and services available through their county government.

“What we fou...

Clint Hickman Elected Chairman of Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

Hickman focused on economic security, challenges of growth

Clint Hickman is taking the gavel again in Maricopa County.  The longest current-serving member of the Board of Supervisors was elected Chairman by his colleagues today, his third time in ...

Workforce Center @ Mesa Offers Comprehensive Career Services at No Cost

Maricopa County Join Forces with A New Leaf, and the City of Mesa

Maricopa County Join Forces with A New Leaf, and the City of Mesa

VIDEO: SEE INSIDE THE FACILITY & HEAR FROM LEADERS

Career seekers in the East Valley looking for employment and job skills training now have a new location to access these services, and m...

$12 Million in Funding Expands Apprenticeship Program During National Apprenticeship Week

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Approved Program to Bolster Skilled Workforce

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $12 million in funding to provide apprenticeship opportunities for county residents, bolstering the pipeline of skilled workers in a variety of career fields. The program is estimated to support a total of...

Northern Parkway Improvements Reduce Travel Time in NW Valley

A booming Northwest Valley now has improved connections to help with traffic flow.

Once a road with one lane in each direction, Northern Parkway now has two lanes of free-flow traffic in each direction plus frontage roads.

These traffic improvements cutting...

Domestic Violence Survivors Benefit from $15 Million Investment

Domestic violence, in the form of physical, sexual, emotional, and financial control and abuse, affects the family and the community- sometimes with consequences spanning generations.

Video: Domestic Violence Survivor Story

Domestic violence, in the form of physical, sexual, emotional, and financial control and abuse, affects the family and the community- sometimes with consequences spanning generations. According to the Arizon...

Maricopa County Provides More Than $9 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance to Local Cities

Residents facing eviction in Glendale and Mesa can once again apply for financial assistance for rent and utilities thanks to a vote by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.

Cities of Glendale and Mesa Receive Funding to Prevent Evictions, Utility Shutoffs

Residents facing eviction in Glendale and Mesa can once again apply for financial assistance for rent and utilities thanks to a vote by the Maricopa County Board of Supervis...

Board of Supervisors Votes Unanimously to Invest $34.6 Million for Reliable Internet Access

Maricopa County is partnering with ASU Enterprise Technology, Sun Corridor Network, and Digital Equity Institute to advance broadband internet across the region, especially to communities in need. According to Arizona State University, 70 percent of Arizo...

Board of Supervisors Approves New Small Business Advocacy Program

Maricopa County spends more than $750 million annually on goods, services, and construction in support of county residents.   More than 95% of Arizona’s businesses have fewer than 100 employees. These small businesses are the backbone o...

Maricopa County Forms Elections Command Center to Share Info with Voters, Combat Disinformation

Six elected officials and a team of elections and communications professionals are coming together as one ahead of the 2022 November General Election in Maricopa County.  Today, Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates and Recorder Stephen Richer...

Maricopa County Receives $4.7 Million as First Payment from National Opioid Settlement

Maricopa County has received its first payment as part of an historic settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors. The $4.7 million deposit is part of an estimated $80 million the County will receive from drugmakers and distributors over the nex...

MCACC partners with Best Friends Animal Society for National Adoption Weekend

MCACC is Partnering with Best Friends Animal Society for their upcoming National Adoption Weekend to Help Combat the Growing Shelter Crisis in America

September 14, 2022 (Phoenix, AZ) –  Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC), ...

Board of Supervisors Has Appointed Citizen Panel to Review LD-19 House of Representatives’ Applicant

As required by law, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed a citizen panel to begin the process of filling the Arizona House of Representatives vacancy in Legislative District 19.

LD-19 covers part of the Southwest Valley.

The following peop...

It's All Hands on Deck at Animal Care and Control

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) is facing a shelter capacity crisis. As of this week, MCACC shelters are housing 855 animals in 755 kennels, which means some dogs have to share a space in one kennel, and in other cases we’re having to spli...

Maricopa County Boosts Emergency HVAC Repair Fund by $3.65 Million

Fund Helps Eligible County Homeowners Replace or Repair HVAC SystemsVideo: HVAC Replaced for Low Income Senior 

Temperatures across the Valley remain above 100 degrees and many families do not have the funding to make needed repairs or even replac...

Board Votes No on Special Taxing District

Supervisor Galvin Emphasizes a Whole Community Solution to Rio Verde Foothills Water Issue

The Board of Supervisors listened to the majority of residents in the Rio Verde Foothills in voting today not to create a special taxing district to manage water del...

Board of Supervisors Canvass Maricopa County Primary Election Results

Today the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors canvassed the 2022 August Primary Election, certifying that the results are accurate and provided a full accounting of all the ballots cast in the election.

With more than 866,000 (35%) voters participating in...

$200M in American Rescue Plan Funds Invested– More to Come

Year-end Report Illustrates County Support for Pandemic Recovery

Maricopa County has been the fastest-growing county in the nation for the past four years for a reason: a high quality of life. However, with the community facing record-high inflation on the...

$3.1 Million Investment by Maricopa County to Bring Affordable Housing to Phoenix Neighborhood

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $3.1 million in funding for the construction of two affordable housing projects on Broadway Road between 7^th and Central Avenues in Phoenix. The funding comes from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and i...

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Approves $23 Million for Bridge Housing Solution

Funding Extends Housing, Meals, and Services Through June 30, 2024 

• The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $23 million in funding for bridge housing
• Maricopa County operates 250 bridge housing units across 4 converted hotel properties to...

New County Supervisorial District Boundaries Approved

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to approve a new map adjusting the boundaries of the county’s five supervisorial districts to account for population and demographic changes over the past decade.  The Board’s approval today come...

Board of Supervisors Cuts Property Tax Rate, Works to Blunt Inflation in Final FY 2023 Budget

Board commits to additional long-term community investments

Maricopa County supervisors are addressing the rising cost of goods and services head-on with a budget that cuts taxes and helps people pay their bills.  The Board approved a final fiscal...

Maricopa County Unveils Web Site to Help Residents “Fight the Bite”

FightTheBiteMaricopa.org focuses on mosquito bite and disease prevention

Summer is here and so is mosquito season. With the launch of its new Fight the Bite campaign, Maricopa County is providing information about steps people can take to reduce mosquito p...

Public/Private Partnerships Develop New Pipeline of Skilled Labor for Construction Industry

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $1,390,449 in funding to provide career training opportunities for county residents, bolstering the pipeline of skilled labor for the construction industry and in-demand careers. 

The May 18 vote p...

$5 Million Investment Engages Property Owners, Expands Rental Options

As part of a comprehensive suite of investments to address affordable housing needs, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved a $5 million program funded by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars that expands rental options for peopl...

Maricopa County Wins 43 National Achievement Awards

Maricopa County is being recognized nationally for programs that help individuals and families navigate a world changed by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The nation’s fastest-growing county received 43 National Achievement Awards this year from the Nati...

Maricopa County, City of Phoenix Partner to Offer Heat Relief to People Experiencing Homelessness

$4 Million in Funding Offers Heat Relief, Case Management Services May-Oct

• Maricopa County Has Partnered With the City of Phoenix to Open a Day and Night Heat Relief Facility
• Up to 200 People Can Be Served at the Location near 28^th and Washington Streets
• Ser...

Job Seekers Can Now Access Employment Services & Opportunities Through Maricopa Co. Library Branches

• The Maricopa County Human Services Department has partnered with the Maricopa County Library District to Expand Access to Workforce Development Services Across the County
• Job Seekers Can Now Access Career Counseling and Employment Services via County Libra...

$10.7 Million in Affordable Housing Projects Approved by County Board of Supervisors

Funding Adds 144 Housing Units for Seniors Exiting Homelessness

• The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $10.7 million in funding for two affordable housing projects 
• The funding adds 148 affordable housing units to the County for qualifie...

New Outreach Program Offers Services to People Experiencing Homelessness in Unincorporated Areas

• Maricopa County, in collaboration with Community Bridges, Inc. will offer a new outreach program
• People experiencing homelessness will be connected to Navigators who match needs to services
• Services are available 7 days a week to connect the individuals to ...

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Approves $17 Million in Affordable Housing Projects

Funding Adds 610 Affordable Units to Valley’s Housing Stock

• The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $17 million in funding for affordable housing projects
• The funding will add more than 600 new units to the region’s affordable housing stock
• A hotel...

Maricopa County, Surprise Partner to Build New Multigenerational Community Center

The City of Surprise is making a major investment into the vitality and well-being of the West Valley with plans to build a multigenerational community resource center in partnership with Maricopa County.

On April 5, the Surprise City Council voted to appr...

Board of Supervisors Approves Final FY 2021 Budget Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Operating budgets cut by 2%; tax rate unchanged  

Maricopa County is putting hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds to immediate use helping people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic while also pulling back on discretionary spending unrel...

Board of Supervisors to Vote on Final Budget on June 22

Tax Rate Will Be Set in August 

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will vote on final approval of its FY 2021 budget during a public hearing on Monday, June 22.? The Board, which also governs the Flood Control, Library, and Stadium districts...

Building Permits Increase Despite COVID-19 Economic Fallout

Maricopa County Launches Text-Message Outreach to Positive COVID-19 Cases

PHOENIX (May 22, 2020)—Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has now added text messaging to its toolbox to inform COVID-19-positive Maricopa County residents about what they need to do to take care of themselves and reduce the spr...

County Effort Provides Critical Services to Vulnerable Populations During COVID-19 Pandemic

Maricopa County and its partners are making new connections with those experiencing homelessness during the pandemic, giving hundreds of people safer places to live while also planning ahead for the summer heat and long-term needs.

“These are no ...

Local Manufacturer Donates Surgical Gowns to Maricopa County Unified Command

Senator McSally, Chairman Hickman grateful for much-needed PPE

(May 1, 2020) – Today, the Maricopa County Unified Command Center received a donation of 2,500 surgical gowns from AmSafe Manufacturing. Board of Supervisors Chairman Clint Hickman an...

Maricopa County Steps Up Again To Assist Local Nonprofits

Human services-centered nonprofit organizations across Maricopa County are getting a financial boost thanks to a new investment approved by the Board of Supervisors.  The Board approved nearly $14 million in grants to 82 nonprofits (listed below)...

Federal Funding Supports Maricopa County Seniors, Adults With Disabilities

Seniors and adults with disabilities in Maricopa County will benefit from $10.6 million in funding that will support an increase in demand for services among seniors and adults with disabilities in the county.  

On Aug. 4, the Maricopa County Boar...

Maricopa County Lands an Additional $39 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance

Renters in Maricopa County who are facing eviction due to non-payment of rent or utility shut-offs now have access to an additional $39 million in emergency rental assistance. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted on Jan. 26 to accept the $39 mil...

Board of Supervisors Approves $28 Million in Investments to Address Homelessness

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $28 million in funding that will address housing insecurity for County residents. Of the $28 million in funding, $21 million will be allocated to add 352 new shelter beds to further expand the region’s cap...

Chairman Declares Local Emergency After Gila Bend Flooding

At 9:33 a.m. on August 14th, 2021, Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Jack Sellers, declared a Local Emergency for Maricopa County. The Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management has activated the Emergency Ope...

New Maricopa County Dashboard Shows How American Rescue Plan Money Is Being Spent

Members of the public have a new way to see how Maricopa County is using federal funds to bring services and stability to residents, families and businesses impacted by the pandemic. The Board of Supervisors approved spending priorities for $435 million i...

Board Reaches Agreement With Senate Over Subpoenas

Tonight, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with the Arizona State Senate that keeps county routers and other sensitive materials out of the hands of the Senate’s contractor, Cyber Ninjas.  The agreement also...

Groundbreaking Marks Construction of Affordable Housing Collaboration

City of Avondale, Maricopa County, and Non-profit Trellis Partner to Bring Affordable Homes Ready for Occupancy in Summer 2022Video: Comments from OfficialsPhotos

Avondale, Ariz. (Nov. 17, 2021) – Construction is now underway on a project that will bring n...

Maricopa County Awards $6 Million to Support Food Bank Operations

Investments Strengthen Critical Food Bank Supply Chain that Benefits County Residents in Need 

View a video of food bank operations here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR7tFsuHpEE 

Phoenix, Ariz. (Feb. 8, 2022)  – Food banks acr...