Maricopa County has launched an Eviction Prevention Pilot Program offering qualifying households up to $3,200 in one-time rental assistance in four high-eviction Phoenix ZIP codes. Arizona Multihousing Association CEO Courtney LeVinus, whose organization helped design the program, called it “highly successful” in early signs and said rental property owners are excited to be involved. LeVinus noted that over 96% of Maricopa County eviction filings involve failure to pay rent on time. She expects the program to reveal a “huge need” for short-term rental assistance while building the case for future funding.
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