AZ Housing Needs
Arizona is One of the Fastest-Growing States in America.
Every day, an average of more than 300 people move to Arizona. That means we add an average of 100,000 new residents to our state each year, according to U.S. Census statistics.
All of these new Arizonans need homes to live in. That’s why pro-housing policies are needed to make sure developers can build enough new rental and single-family homes to match this surge. Otherwise, housing shortages drive up prices for everyone.
Houses and Apartments Needed in Arizona
According to the Arizona Department of Housing, that’s the gap in housing units — both single-family and multi-family — our state needs to fill demand.
Apartments That Must Be Built Each Year Statewide
That’s how many new apartments the market must build annually to maintain Arizona’s growing population.
Apartment Shortfall in Maricopa County
Metro Phoenix must increase by this much the apartment units delivered each year to keep up with growth, according to economist Elliott Pollack.
The Positive Economic Impact of Renters
Individuals and families who live in rental homes are major contributors to Arizona’s economic strength. Together, multi-family residents contribute more than $77 billion to the local economy each year — including nearly $8 billion in tax revenue.
Apartment construction is big business in our state, contributing nearly $6 billion to Arizona’s economy annually, creating more than 30,000 jobs.
To continue growing our economy, adding quality jobs and building badly needed new housing, developers need the support of lawmakers, the business community, and residents like you. Your voice is critical to show Arizona leaders that pro-housing policies are popular.
How Do We Assure Housing For All?
The answer is simple. We must choose to adapt to our state’s rapid population growth.
Arizona cities and towns must encourage more housing at all price points, allowing construction to be completed quickly and cost-effectively. This means enacting efficient permitting, reasonable development fees, and commonsense public review.
Fortunately, a growing movement of YIMBYs — Arizonans who say “yes in my backyard” to housing developments — is making an impact.
In recent years, Arizona residents and housing advocates have succeeded in passing legislation, increasing funding, and building support to guarantee more single- and multi-family homes for our state. But the work isn’t over, and you can help it continue.
The fastest, most effective way to welcome new Arizonans and lower prices for everyone is to build more homes — end of story.
What Can You Do To Help?
Join Arizona housing advocates and small-business owners as we educate a variety of stakeholders — including local, statewide and federal elected officials — on this important opportunity to grow our state’s housing supply. We take action to advocate for job-creating new construction and quality development that will keep the Arizona economy booming. If you have ideas, questions or want to work with us, contact AZ Housing For All today. We will get back to you ASAP!
