Arizona’s first affordable housing project in Glendale

Glendale has built the state’s first affordable housing project using state low-income housing tax credits. The program was created by the Arizona Legislature with the passage of bi-partisan S.B. 1124 in July 2021.

Centerline on Glendale brings 368 units of mixed-income housing to the City of Glendale. Centerline will provide affordable housing to individuals, families with children, seniors, veterans, formerly homeless individuals and households with special needs.

Rents range from $476 per month for the most affordable one-bedroom unit to $2,054 per month for the highest-priced three-bedroom unit.

“Too many West Valley families are struggling to make ends meet and are forced to make difficult decisions to afford rent and keep their fridge stocked,” said Supervisor Steve Gallardo, District 5.

All units have been designed with accessibility in mind and can accommodate residents with physical disabilities or sensory impairments. Kimberly Hall, Director of City of Glendale Community Services, joined us to discuss.

The project is an intergovernmental collaboration between Maricopa County, the City of Glendale, the Arizona Department of Housing and other state agencies.

The project also includes a splash pad, dog park, fitness and recreation center, 13-acre walking path, electric vehicle charging stations and on-site wraparound supportive services.

Maricopa County invested $6 million of Affordable Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to support the project, which is Arizona’s first affordable housing community to be financed using state low-income housing tax credits.

The project will create hundreds of local construction jobs through this public-private partnership.