Food
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To find a food pantry near you: text FOOD or COMIDA to 877877 or visit the Community Food Bank’s website.
- Meals for children under 18: call AZ Hunger Hotline (602) 528-3434 or (800) 445-1914
Employment
- Information on job leads, job training or help navigating unemployment benefits: call the Pima County One-Stop (520) 724-7700.
- Arizona Department of Economic Security: Apply for unemployment insurance
Housing
Office Depot, OfficeMax, and Staples are offering free services if you need to copy, scan, or fax documents.
More resources/information
ArizonaTogether.org
Ending Poverty Now
Pima County COVID-19 Health Information
The Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness and City of Tucson Housing & Community Development have published an updated
Resource Guide for People Experiencing Homelessness During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Find information regarding health amid COVID-19, and contacts for:
- Emergency Shelter
- Coordinated Entry (Housing Assessment)
- Day Centers
- Meals
- Food Bags and Emergency Food Assistance
- Medical and Behavioral Health Care
- Overdose Prevention and Treatment
- Resources for Military Veterans
- Domestic Violence Resources
- Resources for People Living with HIV/AIDS
Rent Assistance
If you have property in other parts of the state, you can find links to other rental assistance here:
https://housing.az.gov/general-public/rental-assistance-resources-eviction-prevention
Some Suggestions
- Open up a dialogue with your tenant. Communicate that you want to work with them, and establish a payment plan.
- Keep a record of your attempts to communicate with your tenant.
- Share with your tenants the resources that are available to them
- More resources are at the Arizona Housing Coalition: Landlord Tool-Kit for Responding to COVID-19 Impacted Tenants
Mortgage Assistance
Other Property Owner Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW do I prove I applied for rental assistance?
Apply for rental assistance as soon as possible. The application does not need to be accepted. You must have written proof the application was completed, not just started. If you do not receive a confirming email that your application was completed, reach out to the governmental agency or nonprofit and ask for written confirmation.
HOW do I prove I attempted to enter a payment plan with the landlord?
Propose a payment plan that you can afford, in writing, to your landlord as soon as possible. The landlord does not need to accept your proposed plan in order for the delay to be granted. Here is a
template for a payment plan.
CAN the landlord still file for an eviction?
Yes, the landlord can go to court and get a judgment against you. To prevent being evicted, do the following:
- Re-notify your landlord of your COVID-19-related hardship and provide any available supporting documentation;
- Provide written proof that you completed an application for rental assistance from a city, county, state or nonprofit agency;
- Provide a payment plan or written proof that you asked your landlord for a payment plan.
The constable or sheriff will request to see all the documentation provided to your landlord. Keep careful records.
WHAT if I didn’t receive a notice of the hearing?
You can file a Motion to Reconsider or contact an attorney immediately. You have five days from the day of your hearing to act. See the Legal Resources tab for free legal assistance.
WHAT is a Motion to Compel and what should I do if my landlord files one
A motion to compel is a request to Court from the landlord/property manager to compel the constable or sheriff to remove you from your home regardless of your circumstance. If a motion is filed, the court will set a hearing and you will be notified of the court date. It is important that you attend the hearing and show the court your notice to the landlord and all of your documentation concerning your COVID-19 circumstance.
- You may also want to seek legal advice and/or representation. See the Legal Resources tab for free legal assistance.
WHAT happens once the judge rules on the Motion to Compel?
If the judge rules in your favor, you will continue to receive a delay in the enforcement of your eviction. If the judge rules for the landlord, the sheriff or constable can return to your residence within 24-48 hours to lock you out.
If the judge rules against you, you can file a motion to respond. Complete
this form and file it with the court immediately. You may only have 24 to 48 hours to do so. Be sure to include in your statement why you should be able to stay in your home or apartment. Be sure to attach all the related documentation noted at the beginning of this FAQ. You should make every attempt to seek legal advice.
WHO will request to see the notice?
If the court, constable, or sheriff requests to see the notice and documentation provided to your landlord, you must show them the notice and documentation. If the constable or sheriff still intends to lock you out of the property, you may want to contact an attorney immediately.
WHAT am I responsible for if I have a delayed eviction?
You are still responsible for all monthly payments of rent and late fees. If rent is refused by the landlord/property manager, save it for future payment as long as you remain in the property. Document all of your efforts to pay monthly rent. Remember, you are still obligated to comply with the law and your lease for as long as you and your family reside in the property.