Emergency Housing

Emergency or crisis housing is provided through our community partnerships with Flagstaff Shelter Services and the Coconino County Front Door Program. See the Emergency Shelter page for immediate rental and utility assistance resources. If you are experiencing homelessness, call (928) 225-2533 ext. 307 (Flagstaff Shelter Services) or (928) 774-9125 ext. 53007 (Catholic Charities) for Front Door Program intake. 

Affordable Renting

The City manages affordable rental units and coordinates with private landlord partners for more units. Apply for housing services below:

• Flagstaff Housing West - Apply Now or Update Your Application (Location Map)
  • One- to four-bedroom units 
  • 80% AMI or less
  • One-bedroom has a preference for seniors or people with disabilities 
  • Waiting list is sorted by residency preference (FAQ #8) 
  • Learn more on our Public Housing FAQ
• East Flagstaff Housing - Apply Now or Update Your Application (Location Map)
  • Two- to five-bedroom units 
  • 80% AMI or less
  • Waiting list is sorted by residency preference (FAQ #8)
  • Learn more on our Public Housing FAQ
• Clark Homes - Apply Now or Update Your Application (Location Map) 
  • One- to four-bedroom units 
  • 50% AMI or less
  • Preferences include Residency, Rent Burden, Fleeing Domestic Violence; see Clark Homes page for more
• Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers - Opened September 1, 2021 at 8:30 am 
  • Section 8 Housing Resources List (Housing Directory, PDF)
  • 50% AMI or less
  • Waiting list is sorted by residency preference (FAQ #7)
  • Learn more on our Section 8 FAQ
• List of commercial affordable housing

Are you a developer? View information for Low Income Housing Tax Credit developers here.

Homebuying Assistance

Home buying assistance and education are provided in partnership with Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona. If you are interested in applying for home buying assistance, that application is available online here (PDF) or can be picked up at 3481 North Fanning Drive during typical business hours. Applications should be returned to Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona at 2304 N 3rd Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

This includes:

• The Community Homebuyer Assistance Program
• The City of Flagstaff's Employer Assisted Housing
• The Community Land Trust

Fair Housing

Fair Housing complaints are important to us. We track these and refer concerned parties to legal support agencies such as The Southwest Fair Housing Council and DNA People's Legal Services. The Housing Section cannot provide legal guidance, but often refers to the Arizona Landlord Tenant Act Handbook (PDF).

Community Development Block Grants

Managing Community Development Block Grants serves our community by funding our partner agencies.

The Housing Section is committed to improving access to programs and activities for persons who have Limited English Proficiency (LEP). Read the Language Access Plan (LAP).

City of Flagstaff Housing Section Mission 

The mission of the Housing Section is to develop a viable urban community by providing decent and adequate housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for the Flagstaff community, especially for low- and moderate-income persons.

Housing is an important community issue in Flagstaff. The limited supply of housing for low- and moderate-income residents affects our quality of life and our ability to grow and develop economically. The City of Flagstaff Housing Section works to address the shortage with a number of programs and tools designed to:

• Coordinate with community partners for crisis housing
• Assist low-income households with affordable renting resources
• Increase housing inventory and availability
• Economically stabilize lower income families through the benefits of homeownership
• Support efforts for safe and adequate homes
• Revitalize community neighborhoods

The City of Flagstaff Housing Section includes a variety of programs to serve families and developers throughout the housing continuum of homelessness to homeownership. Many programs are delivered in collaboration with community partners and other agencies. Use the navigation panel to direct your search. 

If you have questions about any of our programs, email Housing or call (928) 213-2730.

Flagstaff Housing Advisory Boards

If you are interested in applying for either the Housing Commission or the Housing Authority Board of Directors, see the Boards & Commission page here. 

The Housing Commission is looking for new applicants to fill expiring seats. The time commitment is approximately 2 hours per month. Applications are due August 11, 2023 and City Council will make appointments at the August 28, 2023 regular Council meeting. Learn more about the Housing Commission and its duties here: https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/4153/Housing-Commission.

Much of the work of Housing Programs is informed by the Flagstaff Housing Commission. You can learn more about the Housing Commission here.

The Flagstaff Housing Authority is overseen by the Flagstaff Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. You can learn more about the Board of Commissioners here.

We Are Hiring!

The City of Flagstaff Housing Section is looking for a Housing Planner! The deadline to apply is Friday, July 28. You can apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/flagstaff/jobs/4116865/housing-planner.

If you are interested in joining the City of Flagstaff Housing Authority, review our job postings on GovernmentJobs.com!

Housing Programs Staff

• Housing Director Sarah Darr
• Assistant Housing Director Justyna Costa
• Housing Program Manager Adriana Fisher
• Housing Analyst Jennifer Mikelson
• Housing & Grants Administrator Kristine Pavlik
• Housing Specialist Marissa Molloy

Housing Authority Staff

Administrative Team

• Assistant Housing Director Caleb Alexander
• Administrative Specialist Dione Paul
• Administrative Specialist Brianna Gothe
• Compliance & Reporting Manager Kurt Aldinger
• General Housing Authority Email: housing@flagstaffaz.gov

Finance Team

• Finance Manager Tracey French
• Finance Specialist Susan Sletten
• Email Housing Payable at housingpayables@flagstaffaz.gov 

Low Income Public Housing & Clark Homes

• Housing Specialist Lead/Clark Homes Housing Specialist, Amanda Thomas
• Public Housing Specialist - West, Dan Turner
• Public Housing Specialist - East, Anna Cresap

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher

• Section 8 Specialist Lead, Cherise Barreto-Aguilar
• Section 8 Housing Specialist, Alec Walsh
• Housing Navigator, Evette Estrada
• Occupancy Specialist, LaVera Honanie-Atokuku
• Email Section 8 Portability at s8portability@flagstaffaz.gov

Maintenance: Public Housing and Clark Homes

• To place a Maintenance Work Order, call (928) 213-2731
• Maintenance Manager, Keith Nutumya
• Maintenance Lead - Siler Homes, Ray Slim
• Maintenance Lead - Brannen Homes, Loren Hawk
• Maintenance Lead - Clark Homes, Harold Yazzie (Interim)

Sign up for the Housing Section Mailing List!

The City of Flagstaff Housing Section Mailing List provides information of interest, notifications, public notices, updates and a bi-monthly e-newsletter to subscribers. Topics include the City of Flagstaff Housing Section programs, announcements and notification of funding availability, public participation opportunities and more. 

Please click here to sign up!

Newsletter Archive

• December 2023 Housing Section Newsletter (PDF)
• October 2023 Housing Section Newsletter (PDF)
• August 2023 Housing Section Newsletter (PDF)
• June 2023 Housing Section Newsletter (PDF)
• April 2023 Housing Section Newsletter (PDF)
• 2022 Housing Section Year in Review
• December 2022 Housing Section Newsletter (PDF)
• October 2022 Housing Section Newsletter (PDF)
• August 2022 Housing Section Newsletter (PDF)
• June 2022 Housing Section Newsletter (PDF)
• April 2022 Housing Section Newsletter (PDF)
• February 2022 Housing Section Newsletter (PDF)

Announcements

• We Are Hiring! 
  • if you are interested in joining the City of Flagstaff Housing team, review our job postings on GovernmentJobs.com! 
• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List to Open September 1, 2021 at 8:30 am.
  
  • Opening September 1, 2021 at 8:00, apply at Haven Connect
  • Applicants are encouraged to apply remotely.
  • Waiting list is sorted by Residency. Those without Residency may never be processed. See FAQ. 
    
• Flagstaff Housing Authority Applications Through Haven Connect
  • You can now apply for housing services online through Haven Connect.
  • Existing applicants can also maintain their files through Haven Connect. 

City of Flagstaff Housing Facebook

You can find us on Facebook. We often post about community partner events, resources, and activities.

Specific Program Information

To learn more about specific programs, click from the links below:

• Community Development Block Grants
• Fair Housing Resources
• Homebuying Assistance: Community Housing Assistance Program, Employer-Assisted Housing, and the Community Land Trust Program
• Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties for Renters (a section of Affordable Rentals)
• LIHTC and Affordable Housing Incentives for Developers

Resources

Planning Documents

• The Consolidated Plan (PDF) is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) required 5-year planning document regarding community needs related to housing and special needs populations.
• The 2019 to 2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan (PDF) is an annual plan detailing the community efforts and expenditure of HUD federal funding in concert with the Consolidated Plan.
• The 2020 to 2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan Draft (PDF) is a currently proposed annual plan detailing the community efforts and expenditure of HUD federal funding in concert with the Consolidated Plan.
• Public Housing Authority (PHA) 5-year Plan (PDF) is a HUD required 5-year planning document related to Public Housing and Voucher Programs.
• The PHA Annual Plan (PDF) is an annual plan related to related to Public Housing and Voucher Programs in concert with the PHA 5-year plan
• The PHA 5-year Capital Plan (PDF) is a rolling 5-year plan detailing the Public Housing capital needs and the planned expenditures of anticipated HUD capital funding
• Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (PDF) is a HUD required analysis and plan, implemented by the Fair Housing Act, to advance Fair Housing and expand affordable housing opportunity in relation to the seven protected classes.
• 2020 Amended Citizen Participation Plan (PDF)
• The High Occupancy Housing Specific Plan (PDF) (large file, 110 mb) - defines future patterns for this development type. High occupancy housing is defined as containing at least 30 units or 75 bedrooms per acre in dormitory or apartment-style units.
• Housing Attainability for the Flagstaff Workforce (PDF) is a collaborative effort with ECONA and major employers. Access the staff summary (PDF) presented at the City Council meeting (January 2, 2018) regarding the presentation of the report, its recommendations, and the City role. Implementation of selected key recommendations from the report began with eight weeks of the presentation to Council.
• The Incentive Policy for Affordable Housing and related section of the Zoning Code (PDF) is a document that defines City Council’s desire to have additional affordable housing units created and provides incentives to that end.
• Regional Plan: Chapter XIII - Neighborhoods, Housing, and Urban Conservation (PDF)

Additional Resources

• Flagstaff Community Affordable Housing Needs Assessment Infographic 2020 (in partnership with Housing Solutions) (PDF)
• City of Flagstaff Housing Authority Informational Handout (PDF)
• 2021 Flagstaff Housing Section Storybook (PDF)
• 2018 Arizona Landlord-Tenant Act Handbook (PDF)
• 2023 HUD AMI Limits up to 80% for Flagstaff (PDF)
• 2023 AMI Limit for City of Flagstaff Affordable Homeownership Programs (PDF)
• Flagstaff's Resource Guide 2022 (Front Door of Coconino County) (PDF)
• Flagstaff's Resource List 2022 (Front Door of Coconino County)
• CHAP Down Payment Assistance Information (PDF)
• Community Land Trust Flyer (PDF)
• Community Land Trust Program Resale Formula (PDF)
• Housing Task Force Report (PDF)
• Incentive Policy for Affordable Housing (PDF)
• Nexus Study (PDF)

Community Resources

These are commonly requested resources in our community.

• Flagstaff's Resource Guide 2022 (Front Door of Coconino County) (PDF Booklet)
• Flagstaff's Resource List 2022 (Front Door of Coconino County (Single Page PDF)
• Coconino County Health and Human Services - Social Services
• City of Flagstaff Housing Authority Informational Handout (PDF)
• 2018 Arizona Landlord-Tenant Act Handbook (PDF)
• FlagstaffResources.com Directory  
• Front Door of Coconino County
• United Way of Northern Arizona
• NACOG - Northern Arizona Council of Government