Community Action Program (CAP)
Important Program Update: The CAP Office Utility Assistance Application Portal will open Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM and close Friday, June 12, 2026 at 8:30 AM. UTILITY applications must be submitted before 8:30 AM on Friday, June 12, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. If you miss the deadline, you will need to wait and reapply when the portal reopens.
To ensure fair and timely processing, we are limiting the number of applications at this time due to limited funding
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Please continue to check back often for updates
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Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted
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Applications submitted without the minimum documents required for utility assistance will not be accepted
At this time, rental assistance funds have been fully expended and we are not currently able to accept new requests. We encourage you to check back regularly, as additional funding may become available in the future. Updates will be posted as soon as new assistance is available.
Program Eligibility
Utility Assistance Eligibility
Applicants Must:
- Live in Glendale
- Be currently experiencing a financial crisis
- Meet income limits
Utility Assistance Application Guidelines
Utility Assistance Application Guidelines
- Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis
- Required documents must be submitted within 72 hours of applying, or the application will be denied and you will need to re-apply
- Applications will be processed as quickly and efficiently as possible
Minimum Required Documents
- State Issued Identification Card for Head of Household
- Documentation of recent 30 days of income from date of application
- Signed and current Lease Agreement-ALL PAGES or Mortgage Statement
- Most recent utility bill(s)
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW
LIHEAP & POWER AZ Utility Assistance
You can apply directly for utility assistance through the Arizona Department of Economic Security. IF YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR OR HAVE RECEIVED UTILITY ASSISTANCE WITH LIHEAP or POWER AZ WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBILE. Click below to access the application.
Apply for LIHEAP/POWER AZ
Or call our office at 623-930-3590, we can help you walk through the process.
Looking for Other Support?
Additional Resources
Call 2-1-1 or visit FindHelp.org to search by ZIP code for free or low-cost services, including:
· Emergency shelter
· Food pantries
· Affordable housing
· Healthcare
· Employment support
· Transportation, and more
Emergency Shelter or Homeless Services
To get shelter, rental assistance and other housing help, visit one of the locations below. You’ll complete a Coordinated Entry (CE) assessment there. CE is a system used in Arizona to connect people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless with the right housing and support. It helps make sure resources are given fairly based on need.
To access shelter and other housing resources, you must complete a Coordinated Entry assessment in person at one of the following locations:
For Individuals
Brian Garcia Welcome Center
206 S 12th Avenue, Phoenix AZ, 85007
Phone: (602) 229-5155
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For Families with Minor Children
UMOM Family Housing Hub
3307 E Van Buren Street, Phoenix AZ, 85008
Phone: (877) 211-8661
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Leave a message and someone will call back to complete the phone application. Trained staff will work with you to understand your needs and connect you to shelter, services, and housing options.
Homeless Services
The HOPE Line connects people in Glendale to referrals and resources for homelessness, substance use treatment and other community resources. Call the HOPE Line to speak with a navigator who can connect you to the right services.
We know this is a difficult time. While funding is limited, please know you are not alone. CAP is here to help you navigate resources and connect you with services that may still have funding available.
Please check this page often for updates. New information will be posted as soon as additional funding becomes available.
Anti-Discrimination and Accessibility Notice
Under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the City of Glendale, AZ prohibits discrimination in admissions, programs, services, activities or employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age and disability. The City of Glendale, AZ must make a reasonable accommodation to allow a person with a disability to take part in a program, service, or activity. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For example, this means that if necessary, the City of Glendale, AZ must provide sign language interpreters for people who are deaf, a wheelchair accessible location, or enlarged print materials. It also means that the City of Glendale, AZ will take any other reasonable action that allows you to take part in and understand a program or activity, including making reasonable changes to an activity. If you believe that you will not be able to understand or take part in a program or activity because of your disability, please let us know of your disability needs in advance if at all possible. To request this document in alternative formant or for further information about this policy, please contact: Community Action Program Administrator at 623-930-3590. Para obtener este documento in otro formato o obtener informacion adicional sobre este politica, por favor de comunicar con el administrador del programa a 623-930-3590.