***NEW MEETING ADDED -- HOUSING INSTABILITY*** Mesa and Maricopa County

Intro: "For several years now, Maricopa County, Arizona has ranked as the fastest-growing county in the U.S., adding over 80,000 new residents in 2019 alone. This influx comes as many already living in the region face increasing levels of housing instability, further exacerbating the crisis.

 

How is this rapid growth bound up with housing, a fundamental human right that for so many across the United States is under threat 

 

✓ Registration is required for the virtual meetings.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded Mesa $5.6 through the HOME-ARP program to assist homeless individuals or households, at risk of homelessness; fleeing domestic violence, sex trafficking or sexual assault; or otherwise facing housing instability as vulnerable populations.

HOME-ARP is funded under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and is administered through HUD's HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (HOME). Mesa can use the funds for four eligible activities:

1 Production or preservation of affordable housing
2 Tenant-based rental assistance
3 Supporting services, homeless prevention services and housing counseling
4 Purchase and development of non-congregate shelter

✓✓ An online community survey is also available to help get input on housing and community service needs. The survey will be available until Feb. 2.

The City of Mesa is committed to making its public meetings accessible. For accommodations, translation or additional information, please contact Housing and Community Development at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting at (480) 644-3661 or AzRelay 7-1-1 for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Si necesita asistencia o traducci?n en espa?ol, favor de llamar al menos 48 horas antes de la reuni?n al 480-644-2767. 

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