Arizona Housing
OACRA Arizona Housing & Shelter Directory
✅ Verified: public / nonprofit resources
🛠️ Eligible: transitional / private — confirm first
Arizona Housing, Shelter & Reentry-Friendly Options
This directory lists housing and shelter resources across Arizona that may support people on probation, parole, pretrial release, or other community supervision. Acceptance depends on program rules, capacity, ID requirements, and criminal-history policies. Always verify with your officer before moving or entering any program if you have residency restrictions, travel limits, exclusion zones, or no-contact conditions.
Verified resource visibility
Arizona housing access
Are you a housing provider in Arizona?
Get listed on OACRA to help justice-involved individuals find legitimate housing and shelter options faster. We can classify your organization as Verified or Eligible and route users to the correct intake path.
- 📍 State and county visibility
- 🧭 Clear intake routing
- 🏠 Built for housing discovery
Email: providers@oacra.com
Phone: (855) 622-7250
Partner opportunity
Arizona housing coverage
Support this Arizona housing directory
Nonprofits, housing programs, recovery residences, shelters, community partners, and sponsors can help strengthen county coverage and improve service discovery across Arizona.
- 📌 Local-area and county coverage
- 🛏️ Emergency + transitional pathways
- 🧱 Built for statewide upkeep
Maricopa County — Phoenix Metro
Counties: Maricopa. Use 211 Arizona first if you need the fastest routing to open beds, coordinated entry,
or rent and utility assistance. If you are on supervision, confirm address approval requirements and keep copies of intake paperwork.
✅ Verified Emergency Shelter, Navigation & Public Resources
Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS)
Emergency shelter access and housing-focused services in Phoenix. Intake rules, availability, and documentation requirements vary by program.
Emergency Shelter
Navigation
Confirm eligibility
(602) 229-5155
cassaz.org
Ask intake about ID requirements, capacity, and any criminal-history restrictions.
ID • Intake paperwork
Officer approval if required
Phoenix
UMOM New Day Centers
Family shelter and supportive housing programs for women and families with children. Eligibility screening applies.
Family Shelter
Supportive Housing
Screening
(602) 275-7852
umom.org
Verify program fit if you have supervision restrictions or address-approval requirements.
ID • Family documents
Release paperwork if applicable
Phoenix
Phoenix Rescue Mission
Shelter and housing-related programming. Intake pathways vary by service line and current capacity.
Shelter
Housing Programs
Confirm intake
(602) 346-3361
phoenixrescuemission.org
Ask whether they can provide proof of residence documentation if your officer requires it.
Intake proof
Residence letter if available
Phoenix
St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix — HOPE Line
Resource routing and homelessness-related services. Specific programs may require referral, screening, or county-specific intake.
HOPE Line
Resource Center
Program rules vary
(602) 266-4673
stvincentdepaul.net
Ask what intake steps apply for shelter versus rent or utility help.
ID • Proof of need
Lease or notice if applicable
Phoenix
The Salvation Army — Phoenix
Family shelter and housing assistance programming. Availability, referral requirements, and eligibility vary.
Family Shelter
Housing Assistance
Confirm eligibility
(602) 267-4179
phoenix.salvationarmy.org
Ask whether a referral is required and what documents to bring for intake.
ID • Intake forms
Family documents if needed
Phoenix
211 Arizona — Housing & Shelter Routing
Fastest statewide starting point for open beds, coordinated entry, housing referrals, rent help, and utility assistance.
Call First
Referrals
Coordinated Entry
877-211-8661
211arizona.org
Ask specifically for “shelter openings” and “coordinated entry access points.”
ZIP • ID status
Discharge paperwork if available
Statewide / Maricopa
🛠️ Eligible Transitional, Sober Living & Private Market — Confirm First
A New Leaf
Housing services and support programs. Availability and program rules vary by location and intake pathway.
Housing Support
Confirm program fit
(480) 833-9200
turnanewleaf.org
Ask whether they can provide verification letters for supervision or address approval.
Intake documents
Officer approval if needed
Phoenix Metro
Transitional & Sober Living Homes (Various Operators)
Operators vary widely on curfews, fees, drug testing, visitors, background checks, and documentation standards.
Get officer approval
House rules vary
Fees vary
Use 211 Arizona to locate structured options
Do not move until the address is approved if your supervision requires approval.
Full address • Lease terms
House rules in writing
Phoenix Metro
Private Landlords & Apartments
Screening varies. Some landlords accept second-chance renters with stable income, references, and transparency about background.
Background checks
Deposits
Confirm restrictions first
Ask how far back they screen and which convictions or charges disqualify.
If your conditions restrict where you can live, confirm before paying application fees.
Pay stubs • ID
References
Maricopa
Pima County — Tucson
Counties: Pima. Start with 211 Arizona for current Tucson and Pima shelter referrals, housing navigation,
and rental-assistance routing. Keep intake paperwork for your records and supervision verification if required.
✅ Verified Shelter, Navigation & Core Nonprofits
Gospel Rescue Mission (Tucson)
Shelter and housing-related programs in Tucson. Intake requirements and capacity vary.
Shelter
Programs vary
Confirm intake
(520) 740-1501
grmtucson.com
Ask if a referral is required and whether they issue proof-of-residence letters.
ID • Intake forms
Release documents if applicable
Tucson
Primavera Foundation
Housing support services and related assistance. Program access and current intake steps vary.
Housing Support
Case navigation
Confirm eligibility
(520) 623-5111
primavera.org
Ask whether they can provide letters needed for supervision or housing verification.
ID • Eligibility docs
Program rules
Tucson
Casa Maria Soup Kitchen
Food and community support. Often a practical referral point for local housing and emergency resource navigation.
Meals
Resource referrals
(520) 624-0312
casamariatucson.org
Ask staff which housing partners or navigation resources are active right now in Tucson.
No formal intake for meals
Tucson
211 Arizona — Tucson / Pima Housing Routing
Ask for Pima County shelter openings, housing navigation, and coordinated-entry access points.
Call First
Referrals
ZIP • ID status
Discharge paperwork if available
Pima
🛠️ Eligible Transitional, Shared Housing & Room Rentals — Confirm First
Private Room Rentals & Shared Housing
Some people find rooms through listings or word of mouth, but these arrangements may be unstable or incompatible with supervision rules.
High risk if unverified
Get rules in writing
Get full address, occupant names, and written house rules before agreeing.
Confirm with your officer before moving in if address approval is required.
Address • Lease terms
House rules
Pima
Transitional / Sober Living Homes (Provider-Specific)
Rules vary by operator, including fees, curfews, testing, visitors, and documentation standards.
Officer approval
Fees vary
Documentation varies
Use 211 Arizona to locate more structured options
Ask whether the home provides proof-of-residence letters if needed.
Intake requirements
House rules and address details
Tucson
Central & Northern Arizona
Counties: Yavapai, Coconino, Gila, Navajo, Apache, Mohave, and nearby areas.
Rural availability changes quickly, so start with 211 Arizona and ask for the closest shelter, rental help,
or county-level housing navigation.
✅ Verified Fast Routing & Public Resource Hubs
211 Arizona — Central / Northern Housing Referrals
Referrals for shelter, rent and utility help, and county-level housing navigation across central and northern Arizona.
Call First
Referrals
877-211-8661
211arizona.org
Ask for nearest shelter, rent help, utility help, and coordinated entry where available.
ZIP • ID status
Discharge papers if available
Central / Northern Arizona
🛠️ Eligible Community Action & Local Rental Help — Confirm Funding
Community Action Agencies (County-Level)
Many counties use community action agencies for rent assistance, deposits, or utility help. Funding changes often.
Confirm funding
Eligibility varies
Search community action + your county, or start with 211 Arizona.
Ask what documents are required before applying so you do not lose time.
Lease or notice • ID
Income proof if required
Regional
Southern Arizona
Counties: Yuma, Cochise, Santa Cruz, Graham, Greenlee, and nearby communities.
Use 211 Arizona for the most current shelter availability and local housing referrals.
✅ Verified Fast Routing & Shelter Referrals
211 Arizona — Southern Arizona Housing Referrals
Statewide referral entry point for shelter openings, emergency assistance, and local housing support across southern Arizona.
Call First
Referrals
877-211-8661
211arizona.org
Ask for nearest shelter, rental help, and county-specific housing navigation using your ZIP code.
ZIP • ID status
Discharge paperwork if available
Southern Arizona
🛠️ Eligible Room Rentals & Shared Housing — Confirm First
Private Room Rentals & Shared Houses
Can be a short-term option but may conflict with supervision conditions or become unstable if house rules are unclear.
Confirm with officer
Get rules in writing
Get the full address, occupant names, and written expectations before agreeing.
Do not move until the address is approved if approval is required under your conditions.
Address • Lease terms
House rules
Southern Arizona
Statewide & Rental Assistance
Use these statewide starting points for housing referrals, rental assistance, utility help, and emergency shelter routing.
Waiting lists are common, so ask what documents are required and how long the process usually takes.
✅ Verified Statewide Routing & Public Help
211 Arizona — Housing & Rental Assistance Listings
Up-to-date routing for rent help, deposits, eviction prevention, shelter availability, and local nonprofits.
Best starting point
Referrals
877-211-8661
211arizona.org
Try search terms like rent assistance, deposit help, shelter, and rapid rehousing.
ID • Lease or notice
Income documents if required
Arizona
🛠️ Eligible Market Rentals & Online Listings — Confirm Restrictions
Online Apartment & Room Listings
Useful for inventory searches, but these tools do not account for supervision restrictions, exclusion zones, or address-approval rules.
Search tools
Confirm restrictions first
Confirm school zones, exclusion zones, and county limits before signing anything.
If your officer must approve addresses, get approval before paying application fees or deposits.
Lease • Address
Approval if required
Online / Statewide
Housing provider visibility
Arizona intake clarity
Want your Arizona housing program listed here?
Submit your organization for inclusion in the OACRA Arizona Housing Directory. We help users find the right intake route and understand documentation expectations tied to supervision.
Email: providers@oacra.com
Phone: (855) 622-7250
Coverage support
Arizona housing expansion
Help strengthen Arizona housing coverage
OACRA is expanding county and city coverage to make housing discovery easier to navigate across Arizona. Partners and sponsors can help improve depth, visibility, and maintenance.
Important: Being listed does not guarantee acceptance. Programs have their own intake rules, waitlists, ID requirements, and background-check policies.
Before you move: review your supervision conditions. If address approval is required, get approval before committing to any lease, room rental, or program.
Disclaimer: OACRA is not a housing provider, landlord, or law firm. We do not place individuals in housing, negotiate leases, or guarantee acceptance.
