Veteran Housing in Northern Arizona Sees Significant Developments
As the nation grapples with a rise in homelessness among veterans, the need for housing assistance in northern Arizona has become more critical than ever. Recent efforts have led to notable achievements in providing stable housing for veterans in the region.
Last year, the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System successfully provided permanent housing to 434 veterans, exceeding their target by approximately 9%. This accomplishment is part of a broader effort by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which housed nearly 52,000 homeless veterans nationwide during the same period. This figure represents an 8% increase from the previous year and is the highest in seven years.
The surge in veteran homelessness is largely attributed to a tight housing market and increasing living expenses, according to officials. In response, new housing projects are underway to address the growing demand. At the Fort Whipple campus in Prescott, 23 new housing units are scheduled to become available in January to support veterans who are either at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness. An additional 80 units are expected to open in June.
Meanwhile, in Flagstaff, housing authorities have developed a map that identifies the city’s 990 registered short-term rentals. This resource aims to provide residents with detailed information about rental properties within their neighborhoods, potentially helping to alleviate housing challenges.
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