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    • Emergency Services Programs

    For more information on rental assistance and eviction protection needed because of financial hardship related to the coronavirus, visit our webpage, What Tenants Need to Know During COVID-19 or start the process by reading below. 
    Additional resources are also available through Community & Workforce Development Department.

    Emergency Assistance Agencies in Pima County

    Rent, Mortgage, and Utility assistance is limited and based on grant funding. Financial assistance may be available for eviction prevention, mortgage payment, move-in, utility, utility deposit, and utility repair/replacement assistance, as well as special needs such as dental, vision, and car repairs.

    Callers will be screened for potential eligibility and an appointment may be scheduled based on available funds and/or appointments.

    Callers will be screened for potential eligibility and an appointment may be scheduled based on available funds and/or appointments.

    ALL financial assistance programs are based on income eligibility and the availability of funds and/or appointments. 

    Required documents

    These documents are required for all types of assistance applications. Once you have all the documents listed here, please call the numbers below to request an appointment.

    • Applicant’s state-issued picture I.D.
    • Applicant’s proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Legal Residence (birth certificate, naturalization papers,
    • permanent resident card, U. S. passport)
    • Social security cards for all household members
    • Birth certificates for children 17 and under
    • Proof of all household income for the past 30 days (pay stubs, current award letters, etc.)
    • Rental eviction/late notice and/or lease
    • Current mortgage statement/coupon
    • Current utility bills (electric, gas, water) – no cable and/or telephone bills
    • Supporting documentation regarding the crisis that caused you to get behind in your rent/mortgage.
    Additional information may be required at the time of appointment.

    Pima County Emergency Services Network Agencies

    These agencies do not accept walk-ins. Please call for an appointment.

    Pima County Utility Assistance Affiliates

    These agencies provide only utility assistance and do not accept walk-ins. Please call for an appointment.
    • St. Vincent de Paul St. Elizabeth Ann Seton -- (520) 219-7631, Northwest area
    • Arivaca/Amado area ONLY -- Arivaca Coordinating Council, (520) 398-2771 
    • PPEP Utility Assistance-- (520) 770-2506
    • St. Vincent de Paul Santa Catalina -- (520) 825-8288, Catalina area
    • Green Valley, Sahuarita, Amado – SOS Only -- Salvation Army Green Valley, (520) 625-3888

    Discount Programs

    Sewer Outreach Subsidy Discount Program (SOS)

    Sewer Outreach Subsidy Program will provide a monthly discount for the sewer portion of their bill. The discount may be 25 percent, 50 percent, or 75 percent.

    For more information, visit the Sewer Outreach Subsidy (SOS) Program. |  y el Español version

    City of Tucson Limited Income Assistance Program for Tucson Water and Environmental Services

    City of Tucson Water will provide a monthly credit to qualifying customers for the water portion of their Tucson Water bill. Call 520-791-5443 to determine eligibility and schedule an appointment.

    For more information, visit the the City of Tucson Low Income Assistance Program.

    Pima County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting 520-724-7700.
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    Community and Workforce Development

    Kino Service Center
    (Dislocated worker)
    2797 E. Ajo Way
    Tucson, AZ 85713

    (520) 724-7700

    Community Development
    (Home Repair, CDBG, HOME)
    2797 E. Ajo Way
    Tucson, AZ  85713

    Phone: (520) 724-2461
    Fax: (520) 724-6796

    Veterans Workforce Center
     2801 E. Ajo Way
    Tucson, AZ 85713

    (520) 724-2646

    Rio Nuevo Center
    (Unemployed adults)
    340 N. Commerce Park Loop
    Tortolita Building
    Tucson, AZ 85745

    (520) 724-7650

    Sullivan Jackson Employment Center
    (Homeless individuals)
    400 E. 26th Street
    Tucson, AZ 85713

    (520) 724-7300

    Youth Employment Center
     320 N. Commerce Park Loop Sentinel Building, 2nd Floor
    Tucson, AZ 85745

    (520) 724-9649

    Housing Center (El Banco)
    (Community Assistance Division)
    801 W. Congress Street
    Tucson, AZ 85745

    (520) 724-2460

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