Arizona Housing
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. Some focus on emergency shelter, others on rental assistance, supportive housing, sober living, or transitional programs. Rules can depend on your charges, background check, and supervision conditions — always verify with your officer before moving or entering a program, especially if you have residency or travel restrictions.
Maricopa County – Phoenix Metro
✅ Verified Emergency Shelter & Supportive Housing
Provides emergency shelter and housing-focused services for adults experiencing homelessness in the Phoenix area.
Family shelter and supportive housing programs for women and families with children.
Connects people experiencing homelessness to available shelter, transitional housing, and rapid rehousing programs.
Call 211 and ask for the Maricopa homeless housing line or coordinated entry access point.
🛠️ Eligible Transitional, Sober & Private Market Housing
Phoenix has multiple sober homes and transitional houses that may accept people on supervision. Rules vary widely between houses and operators.
Many landlords use background and credit checks. Some may be open to second-chance renters with references, stable income, and documentation from supervision.
Pima County – Tucson
✅ Verified Shelter & Housing Services
The Tucson area uses a Continuum of Care and 211 to connect people to emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive housing.
Multiple shelters and ministries in Tucson offer short-term shelter and limited transitional beds for adults and families.
🛠️ Eligible Transitional & Shared Housing
Some people in Pima County find rooms through word-of-mouth, online listings, or social media groups.
Central & Northern Arizona
✅ Verified Homeless Services & Housing Help
Local shelters and nonprofit agencies in Flagstaff provide emergency shelter, outreach, and housing navigation services.
Community action agencies may offer rental assistance, utility help, and referrals to local shelters and supportive housing.
🛠️ Eligible Community Action & Rental Help
County-level agencies may help with back rent, deposits, or short-term assistance. Funding and rules change over time.
Southern Arizona
✅ Verified Shelters & Community Action
Local shelters and nonprofits in Yuma offer limited emergency beds and short-term housing support.
Community action agencies and local nonprofits may have limited funds for rent, deposits, or emergency shelter referrals.
🛠️ Eligible Room Rentals & Shared Housing
Some people in Southern Arizona rent rooms in private homes or shared houses. These arrangements are not regulated like licensed programs.
Statewide Housing & Rental Assistance
✅ Verified Public Housing & Rental Programs
Local PHAs administer public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers. Some may have reentry or preference programs for people leaving incarceration.
211 maintains an up-to-date list of agencies that may help with rent, deposits, or emergency shelter.
🛠️ Eligible Market Rentals & Online Listings
Websites and apps can help you search for rentals, but they do not screen for supervision restrictions or residency rules.
Important: Being listed here does not guarantee that any provider will accept your application, charges, or supervision status. Housing programs have their own intake rules, waiting lists, and background checks, and some may have restrictions for certain offenses.
Before you move or enroll: review your judgment and sentence, probation or parole order, and any residency or travel restrictions. When possible, get written approval from your officer and keep copies of any lease, program rules, and letters for your records.
Legal disclaimer: OACRA is not a housing provider, landlord, or law firm. We do not place you in housing, negotiate leases, or guarantee that any program satisfies court or supervision conditions. Always confirm final decisions with your supervising officer, attorney, or the court.
