Advice & Support Resources
In the Verde Valley
Acting City Manager
Located in cottonwood. Serves verde valley. A RESOURCE OF City of Cottonwood
The City Manager of Cottonwood serves as the chief administrative officer, responsible for implementing policies set by the City Council. The City Manager oversees city operations, manages the budget, and directs city departments to ensure efficient and effective municipal services. The role also involves advising the City Council on policy matters and ensuring transparency and communication between the city administration and residents.
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827 N. Main Street,
Cottonwood, AZ, 86326
Email
928-340-2737
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
Located in Yavapai County. Serves Yavapai County. a resource of Federal Communications Commission.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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45 L Street NE
Washington, DC 20554
Email
877-384-2575
Arizona Fair Housing Center
Located in Phoenix. Serves Yavapai County. a resource of AZ Law Help.
Provides services to individuals who have suffered discrimination in any housing situation. They can provide information and claim forms to individuals who have suffered discrimination or make legal referrals for individuals who need further assistance.
ESPAÑOL - FREE - VOLUNTEER - WALK-INS
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1402 S Central Ave, BLD A, Ste B,
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Email
602-548-1599
Arizona Homeowner Assistance Fund
LOCATED IN PHOENIX. SERVES Yavapai County. a resource of Arizona Department of Housing.
Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is primarily a foreclosure prevention program. HAF funds can be used to pay homeowner mortgage delinquencies, property tax delinquencies, and HOA delinquencies that could result in foreclosure. HAF funds can also be used to pay homeowner utility delinquencies and delinquent insurance with a maximum assistance total of $40,000 per household.
ESPAÑOL - FREE - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - LGBTQIA+ - PROOF OF RESIDENCY
Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Located in Phoenix. Serves Arizona. a resource of Arizona Departement of Housing.
Provides comprehensive information about the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants in Arizona. The Arizona Department of Housing offers resources and guidance related to this Act. You can access detailed information and download the Act from their website.
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1110 W. Washington #280,
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602-771-1000 Option 711
Bed Bug Control
located in phoenix. Serves Yavapai County. a resource of bed bug arizona.
They offer services such as free in-home bed bug inspections, a one-year warranty on treatments, and the Pro-Treat Plus method of bed bug removal.
Monday - Sunday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
FEES - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
Cottonwood Employer Assisted Housing Program (CEAHP)
Located in Flagstaff. Serves Verde Valley. a resource of housing solutions of northern arizona.
City of Cottonwood will provide down payment assistance to eligible households to be used for down payment and/or closing costs on the purchase of a home. Down payment assistance funds are provided as a 4 to 1 match of homebuyer contribution; buyers can receive up to $40,000 in assistance. Assistance is provided in the form of a loan– secured with a promissory note and recorded deed of trust.
ESPAÑOL - FREE - VOLUNTEER - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - LGBTQIA+
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1500 E Cedar Ave Ste 86
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Email
928-214-7456
Cottonwood Homeownership Program (CHP)
Located in Flagstaff. Serves Verde Valley. a resource of housing solutions of northern arizona.
The intent of CHP is to provide financial assistance and homebuyer counseling to low-to-moderate income households that are employed within the City of Cottonwood and working towards the purchase of a home within the Verde Valley area, as defined by approved zip code. CHP aims to increase the homeownership rate especially among workforce households, and to revitalize and stabilize communities. CHP aims to serve households that do not have sufficient cash to purchase a home but are otherwise mortgage eligible based on credit & employment. CHP will help first-time homebuyers with down payment and/or closing cost assistance.
ESPAÑOL - FREE - VOLUNTEER - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - LGBTQIA+
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1500 E Cedar Ave Ste 86
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Email
928-214-7456
Fair Housing
Located in Mesa. Serves Arizona. a resource of The Arizona Fair Housing Center.
The mission of The Arizona Fair Housing Center is to strengthen communities and to ensure equal access to fair housing in Metro Phoenix and surrounding areas through training, education, enforcement, and advocacy.
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FREE - WALK-INS - LGBTQIA+
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237 W. Main Street Ste. 204,
Mesa, AZ 85201
Email
602-548-1599
Fair Housing
Located in Tucson. Serves Arizona. a resource of The Southwest Fair Housing Council.
The Fair Housing Act was established in 1968 to prevent unfair housing deals based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or whether you have kids or not.
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
ESPAÑOL - FREE - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - LGBTQIA+
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5425 E Broadway Blvd
#297 Tucson, AZ 85711
Email
520-798-1568
Foreclosure Assistance
Located in Flagstaff. Serves Verde Valley. a resource of Save Our Home AZ.
Save Our Home AZ was created to assist responsible homeowners avoid foreclosure on their primary Arizona residence.
FREE - LGBTQIA+
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2304 N Third St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-214-7456
Free Housing Counseling
located in phoenix. serves Yavapai County. a resource of Take Charge America.
Whether you rent, own or want to buy a home, Take Charge America can help you reach your goals and maintain financial security. They offer a range of HUD-approved housing counseling and educational services to help you make the right move when it comes to your specific housing scenario. Education includes 'Make Your Move’ Online Homebuyer Education, Pre-Purchase Housing Counseling, Post-Purchase Housing Counseling, Rental Counseling, and Delinquency Housing Counseling (forclosure/eviction).
Monday – Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FREE - LGBTQIA+
Help Buying an Afforable Home or Modifying Mortgage Interest Rate
located in phoenix. serves nationwide. a resource of Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America -NACA.
The Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA) is a non-profit, community advocacy and homeownership organization. NACA Home-Save Program provides assistance to homeowners with an unaffordable mortgage through legally binding agreements with all the major lenders/servicers and investors. NACA can modify mortgages to achieve affordable solutions for the homeowners.
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1301 East Washington Street, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-248-4408
HELP FINDING ASSISTED LIVING OPTIONS
LOCATED IN LAKE HAVASU CITY. SERVES YAVAPAI COUNTY. a resource of Western Arizona Senior Living.
Western Arizona Senior Living provides start-to-finish service to match seniors with a community that connects their physical, emotional, social, and financial needs. They navigate the complex senior care industry, so you don’t have to, providing guidance throughout Arizona.
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM;
Saturday, Sunday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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1813 Ambas Drive
Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86403
Email
928-955-9075
HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGES FOR SENIORS
serves Yavapai County. A RESOURCE OF HOME EQUITY CONVERSION MORTGAGE (HECM).
A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) is only available through a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) approved lender; it is the only reverse mortgage insured by the U.S. Government A HECM reverse mortgage enables you to withdraw a portion of your home's equity to use for home maintenance, repairs, or general living expenses. HECM borrowers may reside in their homes indefinitely as long as property taxes and homeowners insurance are kept current.
ESPAÑOL - FREE - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT - PROOF OF RESIDENCY
Household Water Well And Septic System Loan/Grant Program
Located in Yavapai County. Serves Yavapai County. a resource of Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC).
Offered through the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC), grants and low interest loans are available to construct, refurbish or replace individual water well and septic systems.
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HOUSING SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH SMI (SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS)
LOCATED IN Flagstaff. SERVES Yavapai County. a resource of catholic charities.
PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) program utilizes specially trained staff and volunteers to connect seriously mentally ill homeless with psychiatric treatment and housing.
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM;
Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
FREE - LGBTQIA+ - ADA COMPLIANT
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2101 N 4th Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Email
928-774-9125 Option 53024
Long-Term Care Ombudsmen
Located in Prescott. Serves yavapai county. A resource of NACOG (Area Agency on Aging).
Long-Term Care Ombudsmen are advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes, assisted living facilities and similar adult care facilities. They work to resolve problems of individual residents and to bring about changes at the local, state and national levels that will improve residents’ care and quality of life. Community members need to call the Intake and Referral line for information and to start the referral process for services. The majority of our services are for those 60 and older.
FREE - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - LGBTQIA+
Mortgage Help for Rural Homes
Located in Arizona. Serves Yavapai County. A RESOURCE OF UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - RURAL DEVELOPMENT.
Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans in Arizona (also known as the Section 502 Direct Loan Program) assists low- and very-low-income applicants obtain decent, safe and sanitary housing in eligible rural areas by providing payment assistance to increase an applicant’s repayment ability. Payment assistance is a type of subsidy that reduces the mortgage payment for a short time. The amount of assistance is determined by the adjusted family income.
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Outreach and Support for Homeless
Located in Sedona. Serves Sedona. a resource of Sedona Area Homeless Alliance.
Programs and Services include: Children support including infant/toddler items, supplying school clothes and age appropriate school supplies, feminine hygiene products, program supplying needed items and resources for veterans, LGBTQ+ support services, pet food/items and services, food pantry, health & wellness items, survival items, clothing/hats/gloves/socks/underwear, coats etc, bikes, CODE BLUE emergency shelter, and Mobile OutReach Bus.
Sunday - Saturday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
FREE - VOLUNTEER - LGBTQIA+
Residential Natural Gas Service
Located in Cottonwood. Serves Yavapai County. a resource of Unisource Energy Services.
Unisource provides residential natural gas services to many locations in the Yavapai County area.
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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521 S 14th St,
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
928-203-1270
Residential Natural Gas Service
Located in Tucson. Serves Yavapai County. a resource of Unisource Energy Services.
Unisource caters to residents with essential residential natural gas services across diverse locations in Yavapai County.
Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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PO Box 711
Tucson AZ 85702-0711
928-525-8101
Sedona Assisted Housing Program (SAHP)
Located in Flagstaff. Serves Verde Valley. a resource of a resource of Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona.
City of Sedona will provide down payment assistance to eligible households to be used for down payment and/or closing costs on the purchase of a home. Down payment assistance funds are provided as a 4 to 1 match of homebuyer contribution; buyers can receive up to $40,000in assistance. Assistance is provided in the form of a loan– secured with a promissory note and recorded deed of trust.
ESPAÑOL - FREE - VOLUNTEER - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED - LGBTQIA+
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1500 E Cedar Ave Ste 86
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Email
928-214-7456
Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership (WISH) Program
located in flagstaff. serves yavapai county. a resource of housing solutions of northern arizona.
The WISH Program is an initiative funded by the FHL Bank San Francisco which provides up to $29,000 in matching funds, through its participating member institutions, to qualified, low-income residents to be used towards down payment or closing costs.
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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2304 N 3rd St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Email
928-214-7456