Rent Help/Eviction Prevention
The Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) is no longer accepting applications for rental assistance, but other options are available, although time and funding is limited.
Visit the Pima County
Community Action Agency webpage for a list of Pima County Emergency Services Network agencies.
Income requirements may differ according to assistance programs.
Pima County Sewer Outreach Subsidy Discount Program (SOS)
The Sewer Outreach Subsidy Program will provide a monthly discount for the sewer portion of your bill. The discount may be 25 percent, 50 percent, or 75 percent.
For more information, visit the
Sewer Outreach Subsidy (SOS) Program. |
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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.
Small Business Utility Assistance
YWCA Southern Arizona will distribute one-time grants of up to $4,000 to eligible businesses for up to three months of water, sewer, and trash, electric, and natural gas utility expenses to be paid directly to the utility upon submission of the corresponding bills.
Eligibility:
- Business must be within the City of Tucson limits (including the City of South Tucson)
- Business must have less than 50 employees
- Business must have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Click here for more information and to apply.
Employment
PimaWorks.com
Visit the website link above or call the Pima County One-Stop at 520-724-7700 to get connected to job leads, training and many ways to boost your resume, whether you're just starting out or you're a skilled worker who has been laid off.
ARIZONA@WORK
The statewide workforce development network helps businesses of all sizes and types recruit, develop and retain the best employees for their needs and maintains a list of employers with immediate job openings.
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, including this map showing where you can get emergency food and free community meals at sites around Southern Arizona.
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Meals for children under 18: call AZ Hunger Hotline 602-528-3434 or 800-445-1914
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): A federal program that provides benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move toward self-sufficiency.
Internet
EveryoneOn
A national non-profit dedicated to creating social and economic opportunity by connecting low-income families to affordable internet service and computers.
Protect yourself
Many electric, water, and natural gas customers throughout the country are being targeted by impostor utility scams each day. Scammers typically use phone, in-person, and online tactics to target customers.
Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) has three tips to spot a scam and to protect yourself:
- Slow down. Scammers often want you to ask fast and may aggressively demand immediate payment for an alleged past due bill.
- Verify. Scammers can spoof phone numbers, trick you with emails, pose as employees and even use COVID-related information to bait you.
- Stop before you act. Utilities NEVER demand immediate payment by bitcoin or pre-paid cards.
It is important that customers call their utilities directly to check on the status of their accounts if they are ever unsure about the authenticity of a caller or the identity of a service worker, or if they suspect any fraudulent activity.
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