Regional Collaboration Facilitates $200 in Million Emergency Rental Assistance to Maricopa County Renters

About the Program

Category: Human Services (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

During the pandemic, Arizona received millions of dollars in Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance (ERA) funds to provide rent and utility assistance to residents. To ensure efficient program delivery, Maricopa County formed a work group that included the cities of Phoenix, Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, and Glendale, all of which received similar funds. Together, they developed program delivery guidelines to ensure that Maricopa County residents received consistent and effective services that aligned with the Treasury guidelines for ERA funding. The work group provided a platform for peers to collaborate and establish a cohesive approach to meet the needs of residents in a timely and efficient manner.