Welcome to Community Development

The City of Chandler Community Development Section administers funds and programs that promote the improvement of quality of life for low to moderate-income families and assists in the stabilization of Chandler neighborhoods.

Community Development does so by implementing affordable housing programs and by partnering with non-profit and faith-based agencies as well as other City departments to address and meet basic and critical human needs.


FY 2012/2013 Annual Action Plan

Community Development announces the beginning of a 30-day public comment and review period of the draft City of Chandler 2012/2013 Annual Action Plan.  Click here to view the Public Notice. (PDF) 

Click here for the City of Chandler DRAFT FY 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan.

Housing Rehabilitation Programs

The City of Chandler’s Housing Rehabilitation Programs are designed to provide low- and moderate-income homeowners with assistance necessary to improve their living conditions and elevate neighborhoods within the City. 

Please visit the new Housing Rehabilitation Programs page     

First Time Homebuyer's Program

The City of Chandler is pleased to continue to offer the First Time Homebuyer’s Assistance Programs through a partnership with Newtown Community Land Trust. Qualified buyers help select the house they want to purchase. After Newtown completes extensive renovation, the buyer purchases the house through Newtown.  Additional information regarding this program and upcoming classes can be obtained by contacting Newtown at 480-517-1589 or check its website at www.newtowncdc.org.

More information on the program is also available on the First Time Homebuyer's Program website

Important Links:

• FY2010-2014 Consolidated Plan & Citizen Participation Plan.
   
• FY 2009-2010 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report  CAPER. (PDF) 
   
• FY 2008-2009 Amendment 1 to the Substantial Amendment. (PDF)
   
• Community Assistance Brochure (PDF)
• Homeless Resources Brochure (PDF)

How to Reach Us:

Neighborhood Resources - Community Development
235 S. Arizona Avenue
P.O. Box 4008 - Mail Stop 600
Chandler, Arizona 85225-4008

480-782-4320 - Phone
480-782-4350 - FAX
800-367-8939 - TTY
800-842-4681 - Voice

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Staff Information
• Volunteer Opportunities (PDF)
• Acts of Kindness Program (PDF)
• Fair Housing Program
• Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force

 Additional Links:

• Grants
  > FY 2010-2011 Approved Funding Priorities (PDF)
  > FY 2009-2010 Funded Agencies (PDF)
  > 2010-2011 Community Development Block Grant Funded Programs (PDF)
•  Plans and Assessments
• Community Assistance Resources (PDF)
  > General
  > Financial
  > Housing
  > Shelters
  > Domestic Violence
  > Meals/Food
  > Clothing
  > Medical
  > Family Self-Sufficiency
   
• Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program
  > HPRP Contacts (PDF)
   
• CDBG-R Substantial Amendment (PDF)

• Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1 (NSP1) Amendment (see Important Links section above).
• Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1 (NSP1) Target Area Map (PDF)
• NSP1 Quarterly Reports
  • September 30, 2011 - NSP 1 (PDF)
  • June 30, 2011 - NSP 1 (PDF)
  • March 31, 2011 (PDF)
  • December 31, 2010 (PDF)
  • September 30, 2010 (PDF)
  • April 30, 2010 (PDF)
  • January 30, 2010 (PDF)

• Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 (NSP3) Substantial Amendment (PDF).  
• Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 (NSP3) Target Area Map (PDF).  
• NSP3 Quarterly Reports
  • September 30, 2011 - NSP 3 (PDF)
  • June 30, 2011 - NSP 3 (PDF)