About AZHF

The AZHF is a dedicated and sustainable revenue source that grants funding to the nonprofit agencies that build and operate Permanent Supportive, Low-Income and Working Poor Housing.

Our equity grants will enable more housing units to be constructed, meeting the growing needs of our communities in Arizona with the goal of reducing the number of people experiencing homelessness.

MULTIPLE REVENUE SOURCES: all donations are tax-deductible
DIRECTED DONATIONS

Individuals, families, public/private/family foundations, nonprofit/for-profit corporations, community groups and government make donations to the AZHF.

ESCROW DONATION PROGRAM

Homebuilders, developers, real estate agents & brokers and title companies voluntarily participate in the program and give buyers and sellers an opportunity to also donate to the AZHF.

LEASE APPLICATION DONATION PROGRAM

Multifamily Housing Companies who participate in the program, make a $5 donation to the AZHF per rental applications and give their applicants the opportunity to donate too.

Close on your home &

get someone closer to home.

 

Make a difference when

you make a donation

during closing.

Example:

 

  • Meritage Homes sells a home to The Jones Family.

  • At closing Mr. & Mrs. Jones donate $25 to the Arizona Housing Fund.

  • Meritage Homes matches their donation $ for $.

HOW YOUR DONATIONS BUILD MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO MEET THE COMMUNITY’S GROWING NEEDS AND REDUCE HOMELESSNESS

1.DIRECTED DONATIONS

Donors give directed donations to AZHF.

2. ESCROW DONATIONS

During escrow; buyers, sellers, real estate brokers and agents make donations to the AZHF.

3. DONATIONS DEPOSITED AT ARIZONA HOUSING FUND

All donations are deposited in the Arizona Housing Fund (AZHF) at the Arizona Community Foundation.

4. ARIZONA NONPROFITS APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING

Arizona nonprofits that own or operate permanent supportive, low-income and working poor housing can apply for grant funding from the Arizona Housing Fund (AZHF).

5. GRANTS FUNDING APPROVAL PROCESS

Grants process occurs and projects are selected for funding. Refer to the Grants page in MENU.

6. MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUILT

Grant funding is distributed to build affordable housing units with supportive services that AZ incomes can afford.

HOW YOUR DONATIONS BUILD MORE PERMANENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO MEET THE STATE’S GROWING NEEDS AND REDUCE HOMELESSNESS

1. DIRECTED DONATIONS

Donors give directed donations to AZHF (Arizona Housing Fund).

2. ESCROW DONATIONS

During escrow; homebuilders, developers, real estate agents & brokers, buyers, sellers and title companies make donations to the AZHF.

3. DONATIONS DEPOSITED AT ARIZONA HOUSING FUND

All donations are deposited in the Arizona Housing Fund (AZHF) at the Arizona Community Foundation.

4. ARIZONA NONPROFITS APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING

Arizona nonprofits that own or operate permanent supportive, low-income and working poor housing units apply for grant funding from the Arizona Housing Fund (AZHF).

5. GRANTS FUNDING APPROVAL PROCESS

Grants process occurs and projects are selected for funding. Refer to the Grants page in the Menu.

6. MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUILT

Grant funding is distributed to the qualified AZ non-profits who are building affordable housing units with supportive services to assist our most vulnerable citizens.

Arizona working together to make a difference!