By Maricopa County
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved $6M in American Rescue Plan Act funding for the construction of a new affordable housing community in Phoenix.
The development, known as Bret Tarver Terrace, will be located at 3101 W. McDowell Road. The community is named after fallen Phoenix firefighter Bret Tarver who perished on duty while fighting a fire at a shopping center in 2001.
The new community will have a total of 96 units, including 32 one-bedroom units, 32 two-bedroom units, and 32 three-bedroom units. UMOM Helping Hands Housing Services, a local non-profit organization, will develop the project.
In addition to offering computer training, financial literacy information and job-seeking skills, the community will provide opportunities for English language proficiency and support services for health, nutrition, life skills, and parenting. Residents will be able to enjoy amenities that include a community room, barbecue and picnic areas, a computer lab, a fitness center, a community garden space, and a playground.
To qualify for residency at Bret Tarver Terrace, individuals, and families must meet the current Housing and Urban Development rent and income limits guidelines at 60 percent or less of the Area Median Income. Rent will range from $828 to $1600 per month, depending on income, family size and unit size.
Construction of the project is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2023, with leasing expected to start in January 2025. (Source)
