Providing financial assistance for affordable housing, and community and economic development since 1981.

General Guidelines and Form of Application



As a matter of policy, the Authority will review bond financing applications based on the following: 

1.  Public Purpose.  The applicant must satisfactorily demonstrate to the Authority the public purpose and benefit of the project.

2. Business Organization.  The applicant must provide a brief description of its business.

3. Project.  The applicant must provide a detailed description of the project.

4. Financing Struture.  The applicant must provide a description of the proposed financing structure.

5. Marketing Opportunities.  The applicant agrees to facilitate coordination of marketing opportunities with the Authority following the issuance of the bonds for the project.  

6. Trustee Appointment.  The applicant must appoint a trustee acceptable to the Authority to fulfill certain duties set forth in the legal proceedings, including record keeping and reporting.  The trustee must be qualified to do business in the State of Arizona.  Please see our Preferred Partner's page.

7. Employment Creation.  The applicant must submit an Employment Plan.  An Employment Plan Guide is included in the Bond Applicantion Packet.  The applicant must also agree to provide annual employment information in form and substance satisfactory to the City of Phoenix Community and Economic Development Department.   


Bond Application Packet as amended through August 12, 2010.

For questions or additional information please contact Wendy Gutierrez at (602) 534-5888 or  wendy.gutierrez@phoenix.gov.