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Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact & Intent to Release Funds

Published on December 13, 2024

HCD will request to HUD release of federal Home funds for the Rincon Manor affordable housing development and has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment.

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Operation Deep Freeze

Published on December 09, 2024

Operation Deep Freeze (ODF) is Tucson's winter severe-weather emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness. When ODF goes into effect, a limited number of overflow shelter beds are available for people seeking safe shelter from the weather. This notice does not mean ODF is on, please check the current status from the Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness (TPCH).

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The Lights are on in the Miracle Mile Historic District

Published on November 25, 2024

The City of Tucson’s Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) collaborated with the Tucson Historic Preservation Foundation to place four neon signs along North Oracle Road, West Miracle Mile and North Stone Avenue. The lights were created by Jude Cook of Cook Signs, LLC using the original design from Dirk Arnold’s famed Gateway Saguaro, at North Oracle Road and West Drachman Street.

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New Tucson Thrive in the 05 Mural Celebrates Sugar Hill Neighborhood

Published on November 21, 2024

The mural is an Action Activity of the Thrive in the 05, a neighborhood-enrichment initiative of the City of Tucson’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department. The brightly colored mural, with the bold name Sugar Hill in the center, was created in collaboration with the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona and the Sugar Hill Neighborhood Association.

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P-CHIP Call for Projects Open

Published on November 11, 2024

The People, Communities, and Homes Investment Plan (P-CHIP) grantmaking program Call for Projects is now open. On behalf of the City of Tucson, Housing and Community Development administers grantmaking through a variety of federal, state, and local sources.

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Tucson Mayor and Council Approve P-CHIP: Calls For Projects To Open

Published on November 08, 2024

City of Tucson’s Mayor and Council unanimously approved the People, Communities, and Homes Investment Plan (P-CHIP) on Thursday, November 7. This plan will serve as a guiding document for Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) strategic five-year priorities and goals, as well as providing the framework for community grantmaking activities.

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City of Tucson Installing Solar Panels on 15 Public Housing Residences

Published on October 28, 2024

Fifteen public housing residences will be fitted with solar panels by Technicians For Sustainability (TFS) supported by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Climate Resilience funding approved by Tucson Mayor and Council. The $300,000 funding is part of the City of Tucson’s Solar Empowerment program.

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"What Home Means to Me" Poster Contest Winner from City's FSS Program

Published on October 08, 2024

A child from the City of Tucson's Family Self-Sufficiency program (FSS) is one of 12 winners of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) "What a Home Means to Me" poster contest. The drawing, by 14-year-old Halo, will be featured in NAHRO's 2025 Calendar.

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City to Request Release of Funds for Mission Manor Aquatic Park

Published on October 04, 2024

No significant impact found.

The project provides for improvements in the center/west portion of the existing, 37-acre, Mission Manor Park. Project activities include demolition of the existing aquatic complex, closed since 2008; construction of a new public aquatic complex; and constructing green storm water improvements in the existing east and west parking lots.

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Notice of Public Hearing and Public Comment Period: PRO Housing

Published on September 19, 2024

City of Tucson-Pima County Joint Public Hearing

The City of Tucson and Pima County are accepting comments on the draft application for the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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City Seeks Input on People, Communities, and Homes Investment Plan

Published on September 10, 2024

A draft of the City of Tucson’s Department of Housing and Community Development’s (HCD) “People, Communities, and Homes Investment Plan,” or P-CHIP, has been released and HCD is seeking input from the Tucson community. This is the second edition of P-CHIP, and it will serve as a guiding document for HCD’s strategic five-year priorities and goals.

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Public comment sought for 5-year plan for federal funds

Published on September 06, 2024

The public is invited to participate in a series of meetings sponsored by the City of Tucson and Pima County to discuss needs and priorities for the use of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2030.

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The City of Tucson is accepting comments for CAPER

Published on September 06, 2024

CITY OF TUCSON ACCEPTING PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The City of Tucson is accepting comments on the draft program year 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The report provides information on City expenditures from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for the following U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grants:

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Notice: Stone Avenue Youth Transitional Housing

Published on July 31, 2024

Notice of finding of no significant impact and notice of intent to request release of funds for Stone Avenue Youth Transitional Housing. These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Tucson Housing & Community Development department.

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Public Notice: HUD CPD Citizen Participation Plan Tucson-Pima County

Published on July 18, 2024

The City of Tucson-Pima County Consortium has updated the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) for Community Planning and Development Programs administered by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD CPD). The CPP sets forth how the City and County will encourage public participation in the HUD CPD programs planning process.

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City of Tucson Opens New Cooling Center as Summer Heats Up

Published on June 20, 2024

Two new “COOLtainers,” provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services and the governor’s office, were placed at the Amazon Shelter, 1135 W. Miracle Mile, to provide a restful place for people to get out the sun and heat. The Amazon is a shelter operated by the Housing First Division of the City of Tucson’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

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Housing First Seeks Volunteers to Assemble Care Packages

Published on June 12, 2024

The City of Tucson’s Housing First team is seeking community volunteers to help assemble care packages which will be distributed to people experiencing homelessness.

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City Awarded $2.5 Million For Affordable Housing

Published on June 10, 2024

The Arizona Department of Housing is awarding the City of Tucson $2,5 million in funding to build 66 affordable housing units on North Stone Avenue. This is the second Low-Income Housing Tax Credit granted to the City’s Housing and Community Development Department in just two years to build affordable housing to further the goals of the City’s Housing Affordable Strategy for Tucson.

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Cooling Center Locations in Tucson

Published on June 01, 2024

Need to get out of the heat? Visit free cooling centers throughout the City of Tucson. The summer sun is dangerous for people who are outdoors for long periods of time.

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City of Tucson Accepting Comments for CDBG-PRICE Funding

Published on May 17, 2024

The City of Tucson is accepting public comments on the draft application for CDBG-PRICE funding. The CDBG-PRICE program allows for a variety of manufactured housing and manufactured housing community improvements with the aim of preserving and revitalizing manufactured housing as an affordable housing approach for low- and moderate-income persons.

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City Launches Survey and Kickoff Events for Investment Plan

Published on April 24, 2024

The People, Communities, and Homes Investment Plan (P-CHIP) creates a framework for investing in communities experiencing vulnerability in Tucson. P-CHIP identifies key priorities eligible for support from Tucson's federal and local funding sources, administered by the City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Department.

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Housing & Community Development Department Releases 2023 Annual Report

Published on April 05, 2024

The City of Tucson Housing & Community Development department (HCD) has released its 2023 annual report. This report highlights the continued progress HCD has made with addressing homelessness, the creation and preservation of affordable housing stock, and community reinvestment through the $50 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant for the Thrive in the 05 area.

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Notice: City of Tucson Fiscal Year 2025 HUD Annual Action Plan

Published on March 28, 2024

The City of Tucson seeks public comment and input related to its Fiscal Year 2025 HUD Annual Action Plan. The annual Action Plan establishes policies and goals and serves as the City’s application for Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department annual entitlement funding.

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Governor Hobbs Honors City of Tucson Housing First Employee

Published on March 06, 2024

Jeannette Garment, a member of the City of Tucson’s Housing First team who had previously experienced an unsheltered life, was honored yesterday by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs for Garment’s work with homeless individuals and her personal resilience.

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City to Receive 75 Housing Choice Vouchers for Homeless Veterans

Published on February 26, 2024

The City of Tucson applied for and will receive 75 additional Housing Choice Vouchers for homeless veterans, raising the total to more than 700. This will allow more veterans access to permanent housing.

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City-County Consortium Federal FY 2025 HUD Annual Action Plan

Published on February 26, 2024

Notice of Public Meeting: The City of Tucson and Pima County Consortium are holding a public hearing in English and Spanish on Thursday, March 14, 2024 for the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Action Plan to HUD. The Annual Action Plan serves as the local government’s application for annual entitlement funding through various programs.

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Mayor and Council Approve Appointment of Ann Chanecka as HCD Director

Published on February 07, 2024

Tucson's Mayor and Council on Tuesday, Feb. 6, voted to approve the appointment of Ann Chanecka as the director of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Chanecka has been serving as HCD’s interim director since previous director Liz Morales was appointed as assistant city manager in June 2023.

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City Breaks Ground on New Senior Housing Complex

Published on August 25, 2023

The City of Tucson recently broke ground on a new senior housing complex. The Milagro on Oracle affordable housing project, 2425 N. Oracle Road, was created by the City's Housing and Community Development department. Click for video to learn more.

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