This unique program, funded at $3.625 million from the County’s Cares ACT funds and distributed by the Community Investment Corporation, allows landlords/property owners and tenants to initiate the application process. The program will pay outstanding rents in arrears as far back as March 2020, as well as prepay through November, if necessary. Fill out the prequalification form or call 831-292-4308 for more information.
Qualification Criteria:
- Tenant lives in Pima County
- Tenant is at risk of eviction (e.g. tenant has been issued notice of eviction or is in court proceedings)
- Tenant has experienced a financial crisis due to COVID-19
- Household income does not exceed 120% of Area Median Income
- At least one person in household is a legal resident in the U.S.
- Tenant completes an application and submits proper documentation
- Rent is $2,000/month or less (or landlord agrees to lower payment if higher)
- Payment request does not include months already covered by another rental/eviction assistance program
- Landlord agrees to Eviction Payment Plan with renter, which includes:
- Waiving late fees or interest payments on late rent;
- Commitment not to further pursue eviction during period covered;
- Reversing/withdrawing eviction proceedings
- Providing additional documentation (e.g. lease agreement, proof of last payment made, etc.)
The Pima County Community Action Agency’s (CAA) COVID-19 Rental Eviction Assistance program may provide rent up to a maximum of $2,000 per month, for multiple months if needed. The payment goes directly to the landlord.
Apply online at
housing.az.gov or call toll free 2-1-1 to apply via telephone or for assistance in completing the application. You will need:
- Your state-issued photo I.D.
- A copy of your current lease
- Documents proving the crisis that caused you to get behind on your rent
NOTE: Incomplete applications can NOT be processed, so be sure all your documents are uploaded. If you also need utility assistance, let the CAA staff person know when you are contacted.
FAQs on rental assistance from the Arizona Department of Housing
After you apply
After you apply via the ADOH, CAA staffers can answer questions regarding the status of an application, provide forms that are required for processing, offer direction and assistance to submit pending information, and direct applicants to other resources. Call their hotline at 520-724-2505.
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.