About Housing Authority of Maricopa County

The Housing Authority of Maricopa County, located in Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, provides affordable housing assistance to residents. It manages approximately 1,773 assisted housing units, predominantly through Section 8 vouchers.

Waitlists for various housing programs are currently open. These include Public Housing and Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), both of which have recently opened for applications. Other open options encompass specialized programs like Veterans Affairs Housing (VASH), Family Unification Program (FUP), Mainstream vouchers, and specific apartment communities such as Casa Bonitas Apartments, Clare Feldstadt Apartments, Heritage Senior Apartments, and Rose Terrace Apartments.

Eligibility for these programs depends on several factors, including income. For a family of four classified as Very Low Income in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA area, the income limit is $56,100 per year. Applicants should carefully review the requirements for each specific program of interest.

Apartments Waitlist

Status

open

Accepting applications — no deadline
Open until further notice
Open Now

Additional Notes

WATSON DUPLEXES | BUCKEYE, AZ is open until filled as of August 31, 2025. To apply, click the provided link.

Casa Bonitas Apartments Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Online

Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

Various Locations. If you require special assistance or do not have internet access, complete the interest application by telephone by calling 602-744-4511 Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Clare Feldstadt Apartments Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Online

Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

Mesa, AZ. Open until filled. Click Here. If you require special assistance or do not have internet access, complete the interest application by telephone by calling 602-744-4511 Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Duplexes Waitlist

Status

open

Additional Notes

Watson Duplexes in Buckeye, AZ are open until filled.

Family Unification Program (FUP) Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Referral

Additional Notes

The Family Unification Program is open by referral only for families where lack of adequate housing is a factor in child placement or discharge.

Heritage Senior Apartments Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Online

Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

Surprise, AZ. Interest List Only – Click Here. If you require special assistance or do not have internet access, complete the interest application by telephone by calling 602-744-4511 Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Heritage at Surprise Apartments Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Online

Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

Surprise, AZ. Open – Until 250 applications received (3-4 BDM. Units Only) – Click Here. If you require special assistance or do not have internet access, complete the interest application by telephone by calling 602-744-4511 Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Mainstream Voucher Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Referral

Additional Notes

The Mainstream Program is open by referral only to assist households with a non-elderly person(s) with disabilities (18-62 years old).

View original notice — maricopahousing.org

Public Housing Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Online

Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

Located in Buckeye, AZ; open until filled.

Rose Terrace Apartments Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Online

Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

Avondale, AZ. Open until filled. If you require special assistance or do not have internet access, complete the interest application by telephone by calling 602-744-4511 Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Senior Apartments Waitlist

Status

open

Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

Heritage Senior Apartments in Surprise, AZ has an interest list that is open until filled.

Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Referral

Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

Open by referral only; combines HCV rental assistance for homeless Veterans with VA case management and clinical services.

VETERAN AFFAIRS HOUSING PROGRAM Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Referral Only

Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

This program is open by referral only and combines HCV rental assistance with VA case management and clinical services; veterans may receive preference on applications.

Various Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

Watson Duplexes are open until filled. To apply, click the link.

Various Locations Waitlist

Status

open

Additional Notes

Casa Bonitas Apartments are open.

Veteran Affairs Housing Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

Veteran Affairs Housing program is open by referral only. To apply, click the link provided.

Veteran Affairs Housing Program Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Referral Only

Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

This program combines HUD's Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance for homeless Veterans with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Watson Duplexes Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Online

Apply Now — Official Portal

Additional Notes

Buckeye, AZ. Open – Until filled. If you require special assistance or do not have internet access, complete the interest application by telephone by calling 602-744-4511 Tuesday-Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

other Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Referral

Additional Notes

This program is open by referral only, collaborating with the VA to provide housing assistance to homeless veterans.

Other Programs

12 programs

These programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.

EHV
Closed

EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHER waiting list is currently closed. Applications for referrals were last accepted from July 31, 2021, until August 7, 2023. To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to contact the Maricopa Continuum of Care (CoC) any of the Coordinated Entry Points list...

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHER
Closed

The waitlist for the Emergency Housing Voucher program is closed and no longer available.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Emergency Housing Voucher
Closed

The Emergency Housing Voucher waitlist is no longer available.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV)
Closed

This program's waitlist is closed and was no longer available as of November 1, 2024.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Closed

The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waitlist closed on August 25, 2023.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Homes
Closed

Maricopa Revitaliz Homes in Mesa, AZ closed May 1, 2020.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Other
Closed

The Emergency Housing Voucher waitlist is closed and no longer available.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
Closed

The Maricopa Revitaliz. PBV program waitlist in Mesa, AZ, closed on April 4, 2023.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Village
Closed

River at Eastline Village in Tempe, AZ closed August 22, 2025.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
PBRA - John Hammond (Peoria, AZ)
Pending

No current waitlist information found for this specific property. Applications typically via a property management portal.

No active waitlist information currently available. This program is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when openings are detected.
PBRA - Parkview Estates (Peoria, AZ)
Pending

No current waitlist information found for this specific property. Applications typically via a property management portal.

No active waitlist information currently available. This program is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when openings are detected.
PBRA - Varney Homes (Peoria, AZ)
Pending

No current waitlist information found for this specific property. Applications typically via a property management portal.

No active waitlist information currently available. This program is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when openings are detected.

Status History

Public Housing Opened 22 hours ago
Public Housing Closed 22 hours ago
Other Closed Yesterday
PBV Closed Yesterday
PBV Opened 2 days ago
Public Housing Opened 3 days ago
Public Housing Closed 3 days ago
HCV Closed 6 days ago
PBV Closed 6 days ago
PBV Opened Mar 25, 2026
PBV Closed Mar 25, 2026
PBV Opened Mar 25, 2026
Public Housing Opened Mar 21, 2026
Public Housing Closed Mar 21, 2026
PBV Opening Soon Mar 16, 2026
Public Housing Opened Mar 15, 2026
Public Housing Closed Mar 15, 2026
other Opened Mar 14, 2026
Public Housing Opened Mar 11, 2026
Public Housing Closed Mar 11, 2026

Official Application

Apply directly through the official Housing Authority of Maricopa County portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.

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Contact Information

Address 8910 N 78th Ave
City Peoria, AZ 85345
PHA Code AZ009
Section 8 Units 1,773

Important Notices

  • Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.

  • Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.

How to Apply at Housing Authority of Maricopa County

1

Check Current Status

Housing Authority of Maricopa County currently has 19 open waiting lists (Apartments, Casa Bonitas Apartments, Clare Feldstadt Apartments, Duplexes, FUP, Heritage Senior Apartments, Heritage at Surprise Apartments, Mainstream, Public Housing, Rose Terrace Apartments, Senior Apartments, VASH, VETERAN AFFAIRS HOUSING PROGRAM, Various, Various Locations, Veteran Affairs Housing, Veteran Affairs Housing Program, Watson Duplexes, other). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.

2

Gather Required Documents

For Section 8 voucher programs at Housing Authority of Maricopa County, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $56,100/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.

3

Submit Your Application

Apply directly through the official Housing Authority of Maricopa County portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. If applying online, take a screenshot of your confirmation page for your records.

4

After You Apply

Once accepted onto the waiting list at Housing Authority of Maricopa County, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Housing Authority of Maricopa County manages approximately 1,773 assisted housing units (1,773 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Peoria. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.

Programs at Housing Authority of Maricopa County

Apartments open

The Apartments program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Casa Bonitas Apartments open

The Casa Bonitas Apartments program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Clare Feldstadt Apartments open

The Clare Feldstadt Apartments program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Duplexes open

The Duplexes program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

FUP open

The FUP program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Heritage Senior Apartments open

The Heritage Senior Apartments program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Heritage at Surprise Apartments open

The Heritage at Surprise Apartments program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Mainstream Mainstream Voucher open

Mainstream Vouchers at Housing Authority of Maricopa County are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.

Public Housing Public Housing open

Public Housing units at Housing Authority of Maricopa County are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.

Rose Terrace Apartments open

The Rose Terrace Apartments program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Senior Apartments open

The Senior Apartments program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

VASH Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing open

The HUD-VASH program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County combines Housing Choice Vouchers with VA supportive services for homeless veterans in Peoria. Referrals are made through the local VA Medical Center — contact the VA to begin the application process.

VETERAN AFFAIRS HOUSING PROGRAM open

The VETERAN AFFAIRS HOUSING PROGRAM program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Various open

The Various program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Various Locations open

The Various Locations program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Veteran Affairs Housing open

The Veteran Affairs Housing program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Veteran Affairs Housing Program open

The Veteran Affairs Housing Program program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Watson Duplexes open

The Watson Duplexes program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

other open

The other program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

EHV closed

The EHV program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHER closed

The EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHER program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Emergency Housing Voucher closed

The Emergency Housing Voucher program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) closed

The Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed

The Housing Choice Voucher program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Peoria. This program serves approximately 1,773 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.

Homes closed

The Homes program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other closed

The Other program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

PBV Project-Based Voucher closed

Project-Based Vouchers at Housing Authority of Maricopa County are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Peoria. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.

Village closed

The Village program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

PBRA - John Hammond (Peoria, AZ) closed

The PBRA - John Hammond (Peoria, AZ) program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

PBRA - Parkview Estates (Peoria, AZ) closed

The PBRA - Parkview Estates (Peoria, AZ) program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

PBRA - Varney Homes (Peoria, AZ) closed

The PBRA - Varney Homes (Peoria, AZ) program at Housing Authority of Maricopa County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Peoria. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is applying at Housing Authority of Maricopa County free?
Yes. Applying for any federally-funded housing assistance program is always free. Housing Authority of Maricopa County administers 31 programs (Apartments, Casa Bonitas Apartments, Clare Feldstadt Apartments, Duplexes, FUP, Heritage Senior Apartments, Heritage at Surprise Apartments, Mainstream, Public Housing, Rose Terrace Apartments, Senior Apartments, VASH, VETERAN AFFAIRS HOUSING PROGRAM, Various, Various Locations, Veteran Affairs Housing, Veteran Affairs Housing Program, Watson Duplexes, other, EHV, EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHER, Emergency Housing Voucher, Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV), HCV, Homes, Other, PBV, Village, PBRA - John Hammond (Peoria, AZ), PBRA - Parkview Estates (Peoria, AZ), PBRA - Varney Homes (Peoria, AZ)) — none of which charge an application fee. If any website or person asks you to pay money to apply, it is a scam. Always apply directly through the housing authority's official portal or in person at their office at 8910 N 78th Ave, Peoria, AZ.
How long is the wait at Housing Authority of Maricopa County?
Wait times at Housing Authority of Maricopa County depend on demand in Peoria, funding levels, and your priority status. With approximately 1,773 assisted housing units, turnover determines how quickly the list moves. The most recent status change we tracked was on April 7, 2026 when the Public Housing list changed from "closed" to "open." Families with children, elderly applicants, and disabled individuals may receive priority placement. Contact Housing Authority of Maricopa County directly for current estimated wait times.
Can I apply to other housing authorities while on this waitlist?
Yes. There is no limit to the number of housing authority waiting lists you can join simultaneously. There are 8 other housing authorities within 100 miles of Housing Authority of Maricopa County, including City of Glendale Housing Authority (3 mi), Arizona Department of Housing (11 mi), City of Phoenix Housing Department (12 mi). Applying to multiple PHAs in Arizona and neighboring states is strongly recommended to increase your chances. Browse all housing authorities in Arizona.
How do I contact Housing Authority of Maricopa County?
You can reach Housing Authority of Maricopa County by phone at (602) 744-4500. Their office is located at 8910 N 78th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345. You can also email them at g.minott@maricopahousing.org. Office hours may vary — call ahead to confirm.
What are the income limits for Housing Authority of Maricopa County?
Income limits for Housing Authority of Maricopa County are set by HUD based on the Area Median Income for Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA (currently $109,600). For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit (50% AMI) is $56,100. Most Section 8 and Public Housing programs require your household income to be at or below this level. See the full income limits table below.

Housing Authority of Maricopa County Income Limits

Income limits for programs at the Housing Authority of Maricopa County are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $56,100. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.

Household Size Extremely Low
30% AMI
Very Low
50% AMI
Low Income
80% AMI
1 Person $23,600 $39,300 $62,850
2 Persons $26,950 $44,850 $71,800
3 Persons $30,300 $50,500 $80,800
4 Persons $33,650 $56,100 $89,750
5 Persons $37,650 $60,600 $96,950
6 Persons $43,150 $65,100 $104,150
7 Persons $48,650 $69,600 $111,300
8 Persons $54,150 $74,100 $118,500
Source: HUD FY 2025 Income Limits Area Median Income: $109,600 Effective April 1, 2025
What do these income limits mean?

Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.

Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.

Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.