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The Arizona Starter Homes Act Explained
The Starter Homes Act is back. Here’s how it will create an affordable path to homeownership for Arizonans.
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NEW: The Starter Homes Act would give more Arizonans a path to homeownership.
Read our latest piece explaining how this bipartisan legislation works and what you can do to advocate for it.
tempeyimby.org/2025/02/09/t...
Read our latest piece explaining how this bipartisan legislation works and what you can do to advocate for it.
tempeyimby.org/2025/02/09/t...
Join us Tuesday from 5-6 PM at Cocina Chiwas patio for an informal happy hour to connect with Seattle Area housing leaders and local Arizona housing experts and advocates.
Snacks and refreshments provided and drinks will be available for purchase. RSVP link below.
Snacks and refreshments provided and drinks will be available for purchase. RSVP link below.
November 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Join us Tuesday from 5-6 PM at Cocina Chiwas patio for an informal happy hour to connect with Seattle Area housing leaders and local Arizona housing experts and advocates.
Snacks and refreshments provided and drinks will be available for purchase. RSVP link below.
Snacks and refreshments provided and drinks will be available for purchase. RSVP link below.
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Every single report to shareholders from a large REIT includes something about how it's great that market-rate multifamily housing isn't getting built in high-cost coastal cities because the shortage is what allows them to rent gouge.
New housing stops landlords from raising rents—take it from the CEO of AvalonBay, one of NYC's largest landlords:
"We're well-positioned… we face significantly less new supply. Land entitled for multifamily is hard to come by, the amount of time it takes to get those entitlements… sets us up well.”
"We're well-positioned… we face significantly less new supply. Land entitled for multifamily is hard to come by, the amount of time it takes to get those entitlements… sets us up well.”
October 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Every single report to shareholders from a large REIT includes something about how it's great that market-rate multifamily housing isn't getting built in high-cost coastal cities because the shortage is what allows them to rent gouge.
On that note: Tempe YIMBY happy hour this Wednesday!
October 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
On that note: Tempe YIMBY happy hour this Wednesday!
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“I don’t care how much you love working people. They can’t afford a house because all the rules in your state make it prohibitive to build. And zoning prevents multifamily structures because of NIMBY,” ... “I don’t want to know your ideology, because you can’t build anything. It does not matter.” 🔥👀
Obama’s blunt message for Democrats: ‘Toughen up’ | CNN Politics
Former President Barack Obama issued a call to action for Democrats at a private fundraiser in New Jersey on Friday evening, urging those frustrated by the state of the country under President Donald…
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August 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
“I don’t care how much you love working people. They can’t afford a house because all the rules in your state make it prohibitive to build. And zoning prevents multifamily structures because of NIMBY,” ... “I don’t want to know your ideology, because you can’t build anything. It does not matter.” 🔥👀
Maricopa County is considering some ambitious zoning reforms on county land.
Tell them that you support more housing & flexible zoning laws!
www.maricopa.gov/6159/Zoning-...
Tell them that you support more housing & flexible zoning laws!
www.maricopa.gov/6159/Zoning-...
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Update | Maricopa County, AZ
This page provides information related to Maricopa County's zoning ordinance.
www.maricopa.gov
August 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Maricopa County is considering some ambitious zoning reforms on county land.
Tell them that you support more housing & flexible zoning laws!
www.maricopa.gov/6159/Zoning-...
Tell them that you support more housing & flexible zoning laws!
www.maricopa.gov/6159/Zoning-...
“Last year, the Legislature passed a law mandating cities and towns to issue detailed reports on their housing stock…
…But seven months after the deadline, that data still hasn’t materialized.”
open.substack.com/pub/arizonaa...
…But seven months after the deadline, that data still hasn’t materialized.”
open.substack.com/pub/arizonaa...
The housing crisis (still loading)
The housing homework is overdue … Cursing in text … And a big sign for Biggs.
open.substack.com
August 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
“Last year, the Legislature passed a law mandating cities and towns to issue detailed reports on their housing stock…
…But seven months after the deadline, that data still hasn’t materialized.”
open.substack.com/pub/arizonaa...
…But seven months after the deadline, that data still hasn’t materialized.”
open.substack.com/pub/arizonaa...
On August 4th, Tempe city staff will take feedback on a proposed "Middle Housing Overlay" which would allow Missing Middle homes on single family lots near downtown.
This is now required by state law, but Tempe's proposed ordinance has two big issues.
tempeyimby.org/2025/07/24/t...
This is now required by state law, but Tempe's proposed ordinance has two big issues.
tempeyimby.org/2025/07/24/t...
Tempe Announces Proposed Missing Middle Ordinance – Tempe YIMBY
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July 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
On August 4th, Tempe city staff will take feedback on a proposed "Middle Housing Overlay" which would allow Missing Middle homes on single family lots near downtown.
This is now required by state law, but Tempe's proposed ordinance has two big issues.
tempeyimby.org/2025/07/24/t...
This is now required by state law, but Tempe's proposed ordinance has two big issues.
tempeyimby.org/2025/07/24/t...
We will be at Saltfire Brewing Co. on Wednesday 6/11.
Swing by starting at 7 PM for discussion, drinks, and an all around good time. All are welcome!
Swing by starting at 7 PM for discussion, drinks, and an all around good time. All are welcome!
June 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We will be at Saltfire Brewing Co. on Wednesday 6/11.
Swing by starting at 7 PM for discussion, drinks, and an all around good time. All are welcome!
Swing by starting at 7 PM for discussion, drinks, and an all around good time. All are welcome!
Want the latest updates on housing news in Tempe and across AZ?
We have a monthly newsletter with the latest news, events, and action alerts: eepurl.com/gFVf61
We have a monthly newsletter with the latest news, events, and action alerts: eepurl.com/gFVf61
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May 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Want the latest updates on housing news in Tempe and across AZ?
We have a monthly newsletter with the latest news, events, and action alerts: eepurl.com/gFVf61
We have a monthly newsletter with the latest news, events, and action alerts: eepurl.com/gFVf61
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Super excited to be moderating this panel discussion!
Not too late to register!
#parkingreform
#urbanista
#reina👑
Not too late to register!
#parkingreform
#urbanista
#reina👑
Join us on Wednesday, May 7th at 12 PM PT for a provocative discussion exploring the intersection of urban design and gender equity with:
- Anna Zivarts, author of When Driving Is Not an Option
- Paula Tovar, Architect and Urbanist at UNStudio
- Ann Cheng, PRN Board Member
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- Anna Zivarts, author of When Driving Is Not an Option
- Paula Tovar, Architect and Urbanist at UNStudio
- Ann Cheng, PRN Board Member
lu.ma/2yye8g46
What Does Parking Reform Have To Do With Feminism? · Zoom · Luma
Curious about the intersection of gender and parking reform? Join our panel discussion to explore the surprising links between feminism and the fight for…
lu.ma
May 7, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Super excited to be moderating this panel discussion!
Not too late to register!
#parkingreform
#urbanista
#reina👑
Not too late to register!
#parkingreform
#urbanista
#reina👑
In a positive step, Tempe is moving forward with pre-approved ADU designs, which the city says should make it cheaper and faster to get ADUs permitted.
ADUs using pre-approved designs will see Plan Review Fees waived and faster permitting.
tempeyimby.org/2025/05/05/s...
ADUs using pre-approved designs will see Plan Review Fees waived and faster permitting.
tempeyimby.org/2025/05/05/s...
Streamlined ADU Permitting in Tempe: What You Need to Know
Tempe City Council is making it cheaper and faster to get ADUs built.
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May 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
In a positive step, Tempe is moving forward with pre-approved ADU designs, which the city says should make it cheaper and faster to get ADUs permitted.
ADUs using pre-approved designs will see Plan Review Fees waived and faster permitting.
tempeyimby.org/2025/05/05/s...
ADUs using pre-approved designs will see Plan Review Fees waived and faster permitting.
tempeyimby.org/2025/05/05/s...
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Hey housing peeps! 🏘Virtual book 📚 event with author @yappelbaum.bsky.social discussing his enthralling book on housing affordability. The event is free event!
🗓 April 27th 1p-2p Pacific Time
#housingaffordability #zoningreform
#BookSky
www.urbanphoenixproject.org/book-club-wi...
🗓 April 27th 1p-2p Pacific Time
#housingaffordability #zoningreform
#BookSky
www.urbanphoenixproject.org/book-club-wi...
Virtual Book Club with Yoni Appelbaum — Urban Phoenix Project
Join us for an engaging discussion with the author of "Stuck: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity.”
www.urbanphoenixproject.org
April 8, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Hey housing peeps! 🏘Virtual book 📚 event with author @yappelbaum.bsky.social discussing his enthralling book on housing affordability. The event is free event!
🗓 April 27th 1p-2p Pacific Time
#housingaffordability #zoningreform
#BookSky
www.urbanphoenixproject.org/book-club-wi...
🗓 April 27th 1p-2p Pacific Time
#housingaffordability #zoningreform
#BookSky
www.urbanphoenixproject.org/book-club-wi...
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A new poll of 800 AZ voters shows strong support for the AZ Starter Homes Act!
@senanaliseortiz.bsky.social @kiringoff.bsky.social @azsenatedems.bsky.social @azhousedems.bsky.social @annahernandezaz.bsky.social @solorio4housing.bsky.social
@senanaliseortiz.bsky.social @kiringoff.bsky.social @azsenatedems.bsky.social @azhousedems.bsky.social @annahernandezaz.bsky.social @solorio4housing.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
A new poll of 800 AZ voters shows strong support for the AZ Starter Homes Act!
@senanaliseortiz.bsky.social @kiringoff.bsky.social @azsenatedems.bsky.social @azhousedems.bsky.social @annahernandezaz.bsky.social @solorio4housing.bsky.social
@senanaliseortiz.bsky.social @kiringoff.bsky.social @azsenatedems.bsky.social @azhousedems.bsky.social @annahernandezaz.bsky.social @solorio4housing.bsky.social
NEW: Every Tempe elected official should see this polling.
58% of AZ voters support new apartments near them to bring down housing costs.
NIMBY voices are loudest at city hall, but voters *want* new homes built. It's time for local electeds to take note.
tempeyimby.org/2025/03/13/v...
58% of AZ voters support new apartments near them to bring down housing costs.
NIMBY voices are loudest at city hall, but voters *want* new homes built. It's time for local electeds to take note.
tempeyimby.org/2025/03/13/v...
Voters To Arizona Electeds: Build, Build, Build
Are you an elected official in Tempe? You need to see this polling.
tempeyimby.org
March 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
NEW: Every Tempe elected official should see this polling.
58% of AZ voters support new apartments near them to bring down housing costs.
NIMBY voices are loudest at city hall, but voters *want* new homes built. It's time for local electeds to take note.
tempeyimby.org/2025/03/13/v...
58% of AZ voters support new apartments near them to bring down housing costs.
NIMBY voices are loudest at city hall, but voters *want* new homes built. It's time for local electeds to take note.
tempeyimby.org/2025/03/13/v...
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We're excited to be here on Bluesky. If you live in Phoenix and care about:
- walkability
- safe bike routes
- transit
- great urban spaces
...then we're worth the follow. 😊🌵
- walkability
- safe bike routes
- transit
- great urban spaces
...then we're worth the follow. 😊🌵
March 12, 2025 at 1:54 AM
We're excited to be here on Bluesky. If you live in Phoenix and care about:
- walkability
- safe bike routes
- transit
- great urban spaces
...then we're worth the follow. 😊🌵
- walkability
- safe bike routes
- transit
- great urban spaces
...then we're worth the follow. 😊🌵
In a stunning new poll, 35% of Arizona born residents considered leaving the state due to housing prices
60% would support new housing built near them if it lowered overall prices
Major indictment of the status quo: www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona...
60% would support new housing built near them if it lowered overall prices
Major indictment of the status quo: www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona...
More than 1 in 4 people thinking of leaving Arizona over housing costs
A new poll shows how big a problem the housing crisis has become in Arizona.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
March 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
In a stunning new poll, 35% of Arizona born residents considered leaving the state due to housing prices
60% would support new housing built near them if it lowered overall prices
Major indictment of the status quo: www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona...
60% would support new housing built near them if it lowered overall prices
Major indictment of the status quo: www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/arizona...
TOMORROW: Swing by our happy hour at Saltfire Brewing Co, starting at 7 PM.
We'll be talking about the latest updates on the fight for abundant and affordable housing in Tempe and across the state.
We'll be talking about the latest updates on the fight for abundant and affordable housing in Tempe and across the state.
March 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
TOMORROW: Swing by our happy hour at Saltfire Brewing Co, starting at 7 PM.
We'll be talking about the latest updates on the fight for abundant and affordable housing in Tempe and across the state.
We'll be talking about the latest updates on the fight for abundant and affordable housing in Tempe and across the state.
The Starter Homes Act would give more Arizona families a path to homeownership and complement the governor's existing Arizona is Home program.
More homes available at better prices means assistance for first time homebuyers will go further.
We hope the governor will sign this bill.
More homes available at better prices means assistance for first time homebuyers will go further.
We hope the governor will sign this bill.
March 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The Starter Homes Act would give more Arizona families a path to homeownership and complement the governor's existing Arizona is Home program.
More homes available at better prices means assistance for first time homebuyers will go further.
We hope the governor will sign this bill.
More homes available at better prices means assistance for first time homebuyers will go further.
We hope the governor will sign this bill.
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Multi-modal transportation and affordable housing were two TOP PRIORITIES of residents who submitted the recent budget survey that we shared last week.
To better support those priorities, we’re calling on the City to adopt a Complete Streets policy and expand Missing Middle housing across the City.
To better support those priorities, we’re calling on the City to adopt a Complete Streets policy and expand Missing Middle housing across the City.
March 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Multi-modal transportation and affordable housing were two TOP PRIORITIES of residents who submitted the recent budget survey that we shared last week.
To better support those priorities, we’re calling on the City to adopt a Complete Streets policy and expand Missing Middle housing across the City.
To better support those priorities, we’re calling on the City to adopt a Complete Streets policy and expand Missing Middle housing across the City.
Tempe is in the process of allowing naturally affordable Missing Middle homes to comply with state law.
This provides Tempe with an opportunity to do more to meet its housing needs. Sadly, at the meetings it became clear the city intends to do as little as legally possible.
tinyurl.com/2yhtpku9
This provides Tempe with an opportunity to do more to meet its housing needs. Sadly, at the meetings it became clear the city intends to do as little as legally possible.
tinyurl.com/2yhtpku9
Tempe to stall already minor housing reforms
Tempe wants more time to try and add further restrictions on building naturally affordable homes.
tempeyimby.org
March 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Tempe is in the process of allowing naturally affordable Missing Middle homes to comply with state law.
This provides Tempe with an opportunity to do more to meet its housing needs. Sadly, at the meetings it became clear the city intends to do as little as legally possible.
tinyurl.com/2yhtpku9
This provides Tempe with an opportunity to do more to meet its housing needs. Sadly, at the meetings it became clear the city intends to do as little as legally possible.
tinyurl.com/2yhtpku9
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The nightmare that awaits if YIMBYs successfully legalize townhouses!
February 28, 2025 at 12:35 AM
The nightmare that awaits if YIMBYs successfully legalize townhouses!
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Excited about this FREE webinar by Urban Phoenix Project that's focusing on Arizona's housing crisis #housing #zoningreform #YIMBY 🏘
www.urbanphoenixproject.org/unpacking-ar...
www.urbanphoenixproject.org/unpacking-ar...
February 27, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Excited about this FREE webinar by Urban Phoenix Project that's focusing on Arizona's housing crisis #housing #zoningreform #YIMBY 🏘
www.urbanphoenixproject.org/unpacking-ar...
www.urbanphoenixproject.org/unpacking-ar...
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New op-ed: Arizona zoning needs reform. Phoenix electeds recently cited @zoningatlas.bsky.social data showing that suburbs devote as little as 1% of their land to multi-family housing: archive.is/QYJz3 Legislators should use the NZA (www.zoningatlas.org/atlas) to come up with data-driven solutions.
archive.is
February 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
New op-ed: Arizona zoning needs reform. Phoenix electeds recently cited @zoningatlas.bsky.social data showing that suburbs devote as little as 1% of their land to multi-family housing: archive.is/QYJz3 Legislators should use the NZA (www.zoningatlas.org/atlas) to come up with data-driven solutions.
A reminder: You can give your feedback on Tempe's Missing Middle plans online until March 5th.
Tell the city you want to see the state's missing middle provisions expanded citywide, to allow more affordable housing options like townhomes and duplexes.
www.tempe.gov/government/c...
Tell the city you want to see the state's missing middle provisions expanded citywide, to allow more affordable housing options like townhomes and duplexes.
www.tempe.gov/government/c...
February 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A reminder: You can give your feedback on Tempe's Missing Middle plans online until March 5th.
Tell the city you want to see the state's missing middle provisions expanded citywide, to allow more affordable housing options like townhomes and duplexes.
www.tempe.gov/government/c...
Tell the city you want to see the state's missing middle provisions expanded citywide, to allow more affordable housing options like townhomes and duplexes.
www.tempe.gov/government/c...
Arizona requires Tempe to allow missing middle one mile from their downtown urban core
At a meeting tonight, they described this area as “about the smallest…we could manage”
When asked if they had even *considered* doing more than the bare minimum, the answer was a flat “no”
At a meeting tonight, they described this area as “about the smallest…we could manage”
When asked if they had even *considered* doing more than the bare minimum, the answer was a flat “no”
February 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Arizona requires Tempe to allow missing middle one mile from their downtown urban core
At a meeting tonight, they described this area as “about the smallest…we could manage”
When asked if they had even *considered* doing more than the bare minimum, the answer was a flat “no”
At a meeting tonight, they described this area as “about the smallest…we could manage”
When asked if they had even *considered* doing more than the bare minimum, the answer was a flat “no”