As of 2022, the Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area has approved 232,265 housing units. 122,316 of those are active units, meaning they have had at least one building permit issued in the last two years. 109,949 of those units have been platted and are ready for construction.

Over 24,000 units of multifamily construction have been approved in Arizona, some as far back as 2019, and are awaiting construction.

Gilbert has partnered with Save the Family Foundation of Arizona to provide affordable rental homes.

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego has announced the Housing Phoenix Plan with the goal of creating or preserving 50,000 homes by 2030 to address the housing shortage in Phoenix.

Sedona has launched the Rent Local Program where homeowners can receive up to $10,000 for renting to local residents instead of operating their rental property as a short-term rental.

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero has launched the Housing Affordability Strategy for Tucson. Tucson currently owns and operates more than 1,500 housing units and plans to add at least 668 units in the next five years.

Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona’s two largest cities, have passed ordinances banning source-of-income discrimination by landlords.