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Quartzsite forms housing authority and approves $800,000 earmark for housing capital
Summary
Council convened as the Quartzsite Housing Authority, accepted a housing-authority budget that includes an $800,000 revenue line restricted for housing capital, and discussed options for workforce housing and next steps with the Arizona Department of Housing.
The Town of Quartzsite council recessed its regular session and convened as the Quartzsite Housing Authority on June 23, approving a housing-authority budget that includes an $800,000 revenue line restricted to capital outlay for housing authority purposes, staff said.
Staff described the housing authority as an organizational tool to pursue workforce and affordable housing opportunities. The budget item is limited to housing-authority purposes; staff said the $800,000 line cannot be used for general-fund expenditures. The authority will consider a range of programs and potential developer proposals as it works with the Arizona Department of Housing.
Members of the public asked whether the authority would fund rental or ownership projects and whether housing would be permanent or temporary. Staff and councilors said programs vary and that permanent workforce housing is the likely target, but program selection has not been decided.
Directors moved and approved the housing authority budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The council indicated it will continue public involvement and return with options for specific programs and any required ordinances or agreements.
Speakers cited in this article are drawn from the meeting record, including the presenting staff member and public commenters.
