Black History Month is nationally observed as a month of remembrance and celebration of the achievements of Black Americans throughout history.

Housing and Community Development recognizes there is still work to be done to create equity in homeownership. The long-lasting negative impacts of redlining, restrictive covenants, housing discrimination, and segregation are still visible in our community and the United States. Racism in housing practices and unequal access to economic opportunity has created a disparate impact on homeownership, America’s biggest intergenerational tool to build wealth.

Equity in housing is just one piece in the larger strive for equality and justice that our Black neighbors face every day. We firmly stand by our mission to make Tucson a home for everyone.

February Commission on Equitable Housing and Development Meeting

You’re invited! The next main CEHD meeting is Thursday, February 2, from 4-6 p.m. All Commission on Equitable Housing and Development meetings are open to the public. Those with an interest in housing equity in Tucson are encouraged to attend! In addition to the main committee meeting that meets the first Thursday of the month, there are also three subcommittees that meet monthly. 

Upcoming Subcommittee Meetings

To register to attend an upcoming public meeting, visit tucsonaz.gov/hcd/cehd

Affordable Housing Subcommittee 

Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the Month via Zoom. 

Housing Segregation Subcommittee 

Meets the 4th Thursday of the Month via Zoom. 

Housing First Subcommittee 

Meets the last Wednesday of the Month via Zoom. 

Need Meeting Support? 

If you want to attend the meeting and require Spanish language translation or sign language interpretation, please contact Ernesto Portillo at (520) 403-5709 or [email protected]. Please allow ample time to make these arrangements. 

Tucson Receives Visit from the US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH)

On Wednesday, Jan. 25, City of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, City of Tucson Housing and Community Development Director Liz Morales, and Housing First Program Director Brandi Champion hosted the US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) leaders at City Hall.  The delegation visited to learn how the City of Tucson has exceeded its House America goals. The sole mission of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness is preventing and ending homelessness in America. Additional discussions included how Tucson will participate in the new federal initiative All-In Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent & End Homelessness and how City and federal partners can work together to remove barriers for persons experiencing homelessness. 

Read the News Release

City of Tucson Receives More Than 15,000 Pre-Applications for Affordable Housing Waitlist

The City of Tucson and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) completed the first round of the re-opened affordable housing waitlist on Tuesday, Jan. 24 with more than 15,000 pre-applications. The pre-application was preceded by several months of planning by HCD staff and collaboration with community partners. HCD’s partners made their computers available to residents, who did not have access to computers or smart phones, to complete their applications.  

The waitlist will remain open. Residents can continue to apply for the waitlist at any time at waitlist.tucsonaz.gov. Names will be added periodically to the waitlist. 

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Plan Tucson Kickoff

On Thursday, Jan. 19, Plan Tucson kicked off with an in-person open house at the Tucson Convention Center. Plan Tucson is the City of Tucson’s 20-year general plan and reflects our community’s shared goals and diverse aspirations. This will serve as roadmap for Mayor and Council. 

If you were unable to attend and want to provide your input, please visit plantucson.org.