♦     Must meet the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
       definition of homelessness and provide proof of homelessness:
            Living in a car
            Living on the street
            Living in a shelter
            Has been formally notified of impending eviction
            Living in a place not meant for human habitation

♦     Must be 18 years of age or older.
♦     All adults in the household must work or work and go to school at least
        28 hours per week every week that you are in the program.
♦     Must not have resided at the House of Refuge in the past.
♦     Total family size must be 6 or less.
♦     Please be advised that the House of Refuge also runs a background
        check on all applicants.  These are items that disqualify applicants:

              Must not have been convicted of a violent or drug related crime in
              the last 2 years.  Date of discharge will be the tool to use from the
               background check to validate the 2 year criteria.

              Must not have any outstanding warrants.

              Must not have any convictions for sex related offenses on record.

              Must not have had more than 1 eviction in the last year (not
              counting current eviction).

♦     Must be alcohol and drug free.
♦     There is a $25 per adult non-refundable application fee.
♦     House of Refuge is a social service program that requires monthly
        meetings with your case manager and attendance at our self-help
        classes.
♦     No pets allowed. 

To get the application process started, gather ALL of the following REQUIRED documents, then, call the Office at 480-988-9242 to set up an appointment, or complete the Quick Contact section on this page.

REQUIRED documents:

• Proof of income (pay stubs, unemployment printout, employment verification)
• Social Security Card or a legal document showing your social security number (such as a copy of a tax return).  One for each member of the household.
• Homeless Certification (Proof of Homelessness)

       Examples of Certification are the following:

• An eviction notice
• Letter from home owner of current residence stating you can no longer live in the home, signed and notarized
• Motel bill from where you have been living

• Photo ID
• Application Fee - $25.00 (non-refundable) (money order)

ALL of the documents listed above are REQUIRED to begin the application process.
These documents are required to be turned in at a scheduled intake meeting, which lasts approximately 1 – 1 1/2 hours.