AZCEND Community Action Program
AZCEND’s Community Action Program assists eligible residents of Chandler, Sun Lakes and Queen Creek with rent, mortgage and utility expenses, including water, gas and electricity. Its office provides application instructions and documentation requirements; assistance depends on program rules and available funding. Call 480-963-1423, extension 126, for program information.
City of Phoenix Targeted One-Time Crisis Assistance
Phoenix’s Targeted One-Time Crisis Assistance helps qualifying households that completely lost SNAP food benefits on or after October 1, 2025 and have not had them reinstated. Eligible Phoenix residents or City of Phoenix water customers may receive limited utility-account and transportation support. This is not the city’s general emergency rent or utility assistance program.
Arizona LIHEAP
Arizona LIHEAP helps eligible low-income households with home heating and cooling expenses and energy-related emergencies. Residents can review income and documentation requirements and apply through the A-to-Z Arizona portal. For application help, contact a local Community Action Agency or the LIHEAP service line at 866-494-1981.