Arizona puts $40 million towards rural transitional housing for the unhoused
The funds will go to rehabilitating existing buildings
Evictions slowly on the rise in Pima County
Numbers are close to pre-pandemic levels.
How Rancho Feliz uses volunteer power to break the cycle of poverty in Agua Prieta, Sonora.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Author Marquez Price on his debut poetry collection; meet the new executive director for the Tucson Audubon Society; and "Stories That Soar!" shares a story written by a 5th grade student who is a Bengali immigrant.
Pima County constable resigns as evictions continue in Tucson
A Pima County constable in Tucson is resigning later this month as rent prices and evictions continue to climb in the city.
Pima County homelessness count canceled for second year due to COVID-19
The count usually determines how much federal funding the county receives to address homelessness.
Pima County receives boost in emergency rental funds
The money was reallocated from a state-level program
Tucson mayor and council vote to extend eviction moratorium on city-owned housing units
The moratorium will now expire in June 2022.
Pima County seeks volunteers for annual street count
The data will help the county provide services to those experiencing homelessness.
Pima County continues emergency eviction legal aid
The County Supervisors voted to extend the program through the new year.
Housing prices in Tucson likely to keep climbing in 2022
Affordable housing stock is likely to continue growing smaller.
The rising cost and need for housing in Arizona
This week, The Buzz examines some of the factors behind the continued rise in housing costs.
City to take comment on affordable housing plan
The plan includes federal funding and plans for the coming city budget.
Pima County scrambles to house families as evictions steadily rise
Evictions are beginning to increase after the end of the CDC's moratorium.
Bisbee nonprofit creates program to help city employees find homes
The program is two and a half years old and inspired by a HUD program.
City department takes input on housing affordability plan
The Housing and Community Development Department will hold two meetings to take public comment.
