Arizona Housing

What Arizona Housing does

Arizona Housing, Inc. (AHI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1995 that develops, owns, and operates permanent supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. AHI's portfolio comprises five multifamily properties totaling 652-700 units, including 209 West Jackson (297 studios, downtown Phoenix), Collins Court (103 studios and 13 one-bedroom), Horace Steele Commons (90 studios), North 17 (72 one- and two-bedroom units), and 2900 E Van Buren. Each property is fully furnished and offers on-site supportive services including case management, trauma-informed care, harm reduction programming, Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, community kitchens, computer access, and connections to healthcare, food assistance, and employment resources.

AHI's revenue model is mission-driven rather than commercial: residents pay rent based on income, supplemented by HUD vouchers (including HUD-VASH for veterans), Section 8 certificates, and other federal, state (Arizona Department of Housing), county (Maricopa County Human Services), and city (City of Phoenix Housing Department) housing subsidies. Capital and operating funding are augmented by charitable contributions from individuals, corporations (Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Washington Federal, APS), and foundations (Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Affordable Housing Program, Nina Pico Pulliam Trust, Thunderbirds Charities, Piper Trust, Arizona Housing Fund, Valley of the Sun United Way). Donors can access Arizona state income tax credits through AHI's Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO #20329) designation.

In 2026, AHI became part of Copa Health, a behavioral health provider, integrating housing operations with health and employment services for residents. Day-to-day operations are managed in coordination with professional property management firms (Dunlap and Magee, WESCAP), while resident referrals flow through Maricopa County's Coordinated Entry system via Keys to Change (adults without children) and UMOM Family Housing Hub (families). Strategic service partners include the VA, Circle the City, Community Bridges, ASU College of Nursing and Health Innovation, and multiple food banks (Arizona Food Bank Network, St. Mary's Food Bank, Feeding America, Waste Not). AHI employs 11-50 staff and is led by President Howard C. Epstein.

Name

Arizona Housing

Legal name

Arizona Housing, Inc.

Website

https://azhousinginc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arizona Housing, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1995 that owns and operates 652-700 units of permanent supportive housing across five properties in Phoenix, Arizona, serving individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness with on-site case management and integrated social services; it became part of Copa Health in 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Supportive Housing

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Other Community Housing Services (624229), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support) (HLADAAAE)

Keywords

• Affordable housing
• Supportive housing
• Homeless services
• Case management
• Multifamily properties

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. HUD Vouchers and Rental Income: Residents pay rent according to their income level. Formerly chronically homeless individuals use HUD vouchers (such as HUD VASH for veterans) to pay rent, designed to end long-term homelessness. This represents the primary ongoing revenue stream.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Nonprofit receives donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Donors can receive Arizona state tax credits through the Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) program, with up to $987 for couples and $495 for individuals (2025).
3. Government Grants and Funding: Development and operations funded through HUD Supportive Housing Program grants, HUD Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Section 8 Certificates, state and city housing department funding, and Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Arizona Housing, Inc. develops, owns, and operates permanent affordable supportive apartment housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. Its core service is providing furnished studio and multi-bedroom apartments at four named properties (209 West Jackson, Collins Court, Horace Steele Commons, North 17), coupled with on-site case management, behavioral health referrals, employment and healthcare connections, and community amenities to help residents attain self-sufficiency. The organization is funded through HUD vouchers, federal/state/local grants, and charitable donations rather than market-rate rents.

Product overview

Arizona Housing, Inc. (AHI) is a nonprofit affordable housing organization founded in 1995 that owns and operates over 700 affordable supportive apartments across five properties in Phoenix, Arizona. The portfolio includes studio and multi-bedroom units at 209 West Jackson (297 studios), Collins Court (116 units), Horace Steele Commons (90 studios), and North 17 (72 units). Each property provides fully furnished apartments with on-site supportive services including case management, community amenities, and resources designed to help residents achieve self-sufficiency and break the cycle of homelessness. In 2026, Arizona Housing became part of Copa Health to expand access to integrated health and employment supports for residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 209 West Jackson

Quantifiable outcome

• Residents achieve stable housing and move toward self-sufficiency

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor, supporting and core.

• Copa HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Arizona Housing became part of Copa Health in 2026. Residents will continue to have a safe, affordable place to call home while gaining expanded access to integrated health and employment supports. This merger provides strategic integration of healthcare services with housing.
• APS (Arizona Public Service)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal utility company providing energy services and community support.
• Arizona Food Bank NetworksupportingOthersProvides food assistance to AHI residents.
• St. Mary's Food BanksupportingOthersProvides food bank services to AHI residents.
• Feeding AmericasupportingOthersNational food bank network supporting local food distribution.
• ASU College of Nursing and Health InnovationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing health services and innovation.
• Circle the CitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider offering services to AHI residents.
• Community Bridges, IncsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral health and substance abuse services provider.
• US Department of Veterans AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides HUD-VASH vouchers for veteran residents and coordinates veteran housing programs.
• Society of St. Vincent de PaulsupportingOthersSocial services and charity organization providing support to residents.
• Waste Not, IncsupportingOthersFood rescue organization providing nutritious food supplies.
• Keys to ChangecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCoordinated Entry partner for adults without children, providing referral pathway for homeless individuals to access AHI housing.
• UMOM Family Housing HubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCoordinated Entry partner for families with children, providing referral pathway for homeless families to access AHI housing.
• Dunlap and MageecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProperty management company professionally managing AHI communities, working closely with AHI staff to ensure residents maintain stable housing.
• WESCAPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProperty management company professionally managing AHI communities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Circle the City: Phoenix nonprofit providing healthcare and recuperative care for people experiencing homelessness; an AHI partner and a directly comparable nonprofit operating housing-adjacent services for the same population.
• UMOM New Day Centers: Phoenix-area homeless services and affordable housing nonprofit operating family housing hubs; an explicit referral partner of AHI and directly comparable in mission and service population.
• Chicanos Por La Causa: Phoenix-based nonprofit that develops and operates affordable housing and provides wraparound social services for low-income and homeless populations, directly comparable to AHI's housing-plus-services model and Phoenix footprint.
• Foundation for Senior Living: Phoenix nonprofit operating affordable housing and supportive services for seniors and low-income families; comparable nonprofit operator of subsidized housing in the same geography.
• Native American Connections: Arizona nonprofit providing affordable housing combined with behavioral health and supportive services for urban Native American and other vulnerable populations; directly comparable supportive-housing operating model in the same metro.
• Community Bridges, Inc. Arizona behavioral health and SUD treatment provider serving vulnerable populations including those experiencing homelessness; an AHI partner with overlapping case-management and supportive-service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer/operator with supportive services; comparable mission and operating model but at significantly larger scale across multiple states.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit developer and financier of affordable and supportive housing; comparable in mission and operating model, but operates nationally with much larger development pipeline and capital base.

Others

• National Low Income Housing Coalition: National advocacy and policy organization focused on affordable housing and homelessness; not an operator but a key ecosystem actor that shapes the federal policy and funding environment AHI depends on.

Regional players

• Southwest Behavioral & Health Services: Arizona-based behavioral health provider serving similar vulnerable populations including those experiencing homelessness; comparable service population but with stronger focus on clinical treatment than housing operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/azhousinginc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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