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. 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, or no-contact / exclusion zones.
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 mark your organization as Eligible or Verified and route clients to the correct intake path.
Maricopa County — Phoenix Metro
Counties: Maricopa. Use 211 Arizona first if you need the fastest routing to open beds / coordinated entry.
If you are on supervision, confirm any address change requirements and keep a copy 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 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 eligibility if you have supervision restrictions or disqualifying convictions.
ID • Family docs
Release paperwork (if applicable)
Phoenix
Phoenix Rescue Mission (Housing)
Shelter and housing programs; intake pathways vary by service line.
Shelter
Housing Programs
Confirm intake
(602) 346-3361
phoenixrescuemission.org
Ask what documentation they provide if your officer requires proof of residence.
Intake proof
Residence letter (if available)
Phoenix
St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix — HOPE Line
Resource routing and homelessness services; specific programs may require referral or screening.
HOPE Line
Resource Center
Program rules vary
(602) 266-4673
stvincentdepaul.net
Ask what intake steps apply for shelter vs rent/utility assistance.
ID • Proof of need
Lease / notice (if applicable)
Phoenix
The Salvation Army — Phoenix (Family Shelter / HAP)
Family shelter and housing assistance programming (availability 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.
Intake • ID
Family docs (if needed)
Phoenix
211 Arizona — Housing & Shelter Routing
Fastest starting point for open beds, housing referrals, rent/utility help, and coordinated entry guidance.
Call First
Referrals
Coordinated Entry
877-211-8661
211arizona.org
Ask specifically for “shelter openings” and “coordinated entry access points.”
ZIP • ID status
Any discharge paperwork
Statewide
🛠️ Eligible Transitional, Sober Living & Private Market (Confirm First)
A New Leaf
Housing services and support programs (availability varies by program/location). Use as an intake/navigation pathway.
Housing Support
Confirm program fit
(480) 833-9200
turnanewleaf.org
Ask whether they can provide verification letters for supervision requirements.
Intake • Eligibility
Officer approval (if needed)
Phoenix Metro
Transitional & Sober Living Homes (Various Operators)
Many operators exist; rules and acceptance vary widely (curfews, fees, drug testing, visitor rules, background checks).
Get officer approval
House rules
Fees vary
Use 211arizona.org to locate vetted operators
Do not move until your officer approves the address (in writing if required).
Address • Lease terms
House rules
Phoenix Metro
Private Landlords & Apartments
Screening varies. Some landlords accept second-chance renters with stable income, references, and transparency.
Background checks
Deposits
Confirm restrictions
Ask “how far back do you screen?” and “which charges disqualify?”
If your conditions restrict where you can live, confirm before applying or paying fees.
Pay stubs • ID
References
Maricopa
Pima County — Tucson
Counties: Pima. Start with 211 Arizona for referrals and ask specifically for Tucson/Pima housing navigation.
Keep any shelter intake paperwork for your records (and officer verification if required).
✅ Verified Shelter, Navigation & Core Nonprofits
Gospel Rescue Mission (Tucson)
Shelter and housing-related programs; intake requirements and capacity vary.
Shelter
Programs vary
Confirm intake
ID • Intake forms
Release docs (if applicable)
Tucson
Primavera Foundation (Tucson)
Housing support services (programs and eligibility vary; confirm current intake steps).
Housing Support
Case navigation
Confirm eligibility
ID • Eligibility
Program rules
Tucson
Casa Maria Soup Kitchen (Tucson)
Food and community support; often a practical referral point for local resources.
Meals
Resource referrals
N/A
Tucson
211 Arizona — Tucson/Pima Housing Routing
Ask for Pima County housing navigation, shelter openings, and coordinated entry access points.
Call First
Referrals
ZIP • ID status
Discharge paperwork
Pima
🛠️ Eligible Transitional, Room Rentals & Shared Housing (Confirm First)
Private Room Rentals & Shared Housing
Some people find rooms via listings or word-of-mouth, but these arrangements may be unstable and unregulated.
High risk
Get rules in writing
Get full address + names of occupants + house rules
Confirm with your officer before moving in (address approval may be required).
Address • Lease terms
House rules
Pima
Transitional / Sober Living Homes (Provider-Specific)
Rules vary (fees, drug testing, curfews, visitors). Some homes do not provide strong documentation.
Officer approval
Fees vary
Documentation varies
Use 211arizona.org to locate structured options
Ask whether they provide proof-of-residency letters if needed.
Intake • House rules
Proof of residence (if available)
Tucson
Central & Northern Arizona
Counties: Yavapai, Coconino, Gila, Navajo, Apache, Mohave (and nearby).
Rural availability changes quickly—use 211 Arizona to locate the closest shelter, community action agency, or rent/utility assistance.
✅ Verified Fast Routing & Public Resource Hubs
211 Arizona — Central/Northern Housing Referrals
Referrals for shelter, rent/utility help, and county-level housing navigation.
Call First
Referrals
877-211-8661
211arizona.org
Ask: “nearest shelter/open beds” + “rent/utility assistance” + your ZIP.
ZIP • ID status
Any discharge papers
Central/Northern
🛠️ Eligible Community Action & Local Rental Help (Confirm Funding)
Community Action Agencies (County-Level)
Many counties use community action agencies for rent/utility assistance. Funding and rules change often.
Confirm funding
Eligibility varies
Search “community action” + your county OR use 211
Ask what documents are required (ID, lease, notice, income, discharge paperwork).
Lease/notice • ID
Income proof (if required)
Regional
Southern Arizona
Counties: Yuma, Cochise, Santa Cruz, Graham, Greenlee (and nearby). Use 211 Arizona for the most current shelter availability.
✅ Verified Fast Routing & Shelter Referrals
211 Arizona — Southern AZ Housing Referrals
Shelter openings, emergency assistance, and local programs (varies by county).
Call First
Referrals
ZIP • ID status
Any discharge papers
Southern AZ
🛠️ Eligible Room Rentals & Shared Housing (Confirm First)
Private Room Rentals & Shared Houses
Can be a short-term solution but may conflict with supervision restrictions or unstable roommate situations.
Confirm with officer
Get rules in writing
Full address • occupant names • written rules
Do not move until your supervising authority approves the address (if required).
Address • Lease terms
House rules
Southern AZ
Statewide & Rental Assistance
Use these statewide starting points for referrals, rent/utility help, and program routing.
Waiting lists are common—ask what documents you need and how long the typical process takes.
✅ Verified Statewide Routing & Public Help
211 Arizona — Housing & Rental Assistance Listings
Up-to-date referrals for rent help, deposits, eviction prevention, shelters, and local nonprofits.
Best starting point
Referrals
877-211-8661
211arizona.org
Search: “rent assistance,” “deposit help,” “shelter,” “rapid rehousing.”
ID • Lease/notice
Income docs (if needed)
Arizona
🛠️ Eligible Market Rentals & Online Listings (Confirm Restrictions)
Online Apartment & Room Listings (Marketplace Tools)
Useful to search inventory, but listings do not account for supervision restrictions or program compliance needs.
Search tools
Confirm restrictions
Confirm school zones / exclusion zones / county limits before signing anything.
If your officer must approve addresses, get approval before paying application fees.
Lease • Address
Officer approval (if required)
Online
Want your Arizona housing program listed here?
Submit your organization for inclusion in the OACRA Arizona Housing Directory. We’ll route users to your official intake process and help them understand documentation expectations for supervision.
Important: Being listed does not guarantee acceptance. Programs have their own intake rules, waitlists, ID requirements, and background check policies. Some may restrict participation based on certain convictions or supervision status.
Before you move: review your judgment/sentence and supervision rules. If address approval is required, get approval (preferably in writing) before committing to any lease or program. Keep copies of intake paperwork and program rules.
Disclaimer: OACRA is not a housing provider, landlord, or law firm. We do not place individuals in housing, negotiate leases, or guarantee acceptance. Always confirm final decisions with your supervising authority, attorney, or the court.
