Rural & Unincorporated Water & WasteWater Infrastructure Program

The Rural & Unincorporated Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Program supports water and wastewater infrastructure in rural and unincorporated areas of Maricopa County that have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The focus of the program is improving the overall health and safety of residents for eligible low- to moderate-income multi-family communities. The program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

  1. How Do I Apply for Assistance Through the Program?

Step 1. Check Eligibility


To qualify for the Rural & Unincorporated Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Program, the following criteria must be met:

  • Location: Property must be in an unincorporated area of Maricopa County or a county island. 
  • Access: There must be clear access to the construction work site or clear access is attainable prior to construction walk through removing any structures or debris in the way.
  • Good Standing: Property must not have open violations from Maricopa County Planning and Development.
  • Zoning Compliance: Property must be legally and appropriately zoned for the current operation/use.
  • Financial Status: Property cannot be in a pre-foreclosure/foreclosure status from any institution(s).
  • Proof of Ownership: Applicant must produce proof of property ownership (e.g., deed) and type (e.g., Sole ownership, LLC, corporate).
  • Tenant Information: You will be required to have your tenants complete information sheets to prove income requirements are met. To qualify, 70% of households must respond and at least 70% of households must qualify as low- to moderate-income residents (300% of U.S. Federal Poverty Guideline).

Step 2. Download the Letter of Interest & Questionnaire

Step 3. Watch Virtual Information Session


For questions, contact HSDARPAWater@maricopa.gov.

Step 4. Complete the Application

Step 5. Provide Tenant Documentation

  1. Contact tenants and request that they complete the Tenant Application. This may be completed electronically or on paper.
  2. To qualify for this program, 70% of households must respond and at least 70% of households must qualify as low- to moderate-income residents (300% of U.S. Federal Poverty Guideline).
    1. Explanation Letter to Tenants
    2. Tenant Info Sheet 
      1.  Email completed Tenant Information sheets to HSDARPAWater@maricopa.gov.

Note: Additional documentation may be requested to determine eligibility.

Step 6. Provide Additional Documents — If Applicable 


If applicable: Submit documents to HSDARPAWater@maricopa.gov that show proof of any resolved/closed violation cases if the property has had prior or recent violations with Maricopa County.

Step 7. Determination

  • Once the application and all required documentation are received, your completed application will be reviewed for eligibility, priority, and feasibility.
  • If your project meets the eligibility requirements, you will be contacted to schedule an initial site visit.
  • After the site visit, if the Human Services Department elects to fund your project, you will be contacted to discuss the next steps.