UMOM Approved for Phoenix Housing Complex
The project will bring 192 affordable housing units to families in Phoenix through a partnership.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Philanthropy
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UMOM New Day Centers has received official approval to construct Salamanca Square, a 192-unit affordable housing complex in Phoenix. The development will serve low-income families through a partnership with the Alhambra School District.
Why it matters
The project addresses a need for residential space by converting underutilized school district land into affordable housing. It targets families earning at or below 60% of the area median income.
Salamanca Square will feature 192 apartment units ranging from one to four bedrooms. The organization currently manages over 900 units across Arizona.
The players
UMOM New Day Centers
This organization is the largest provider of emergency shelter in Arizona.
Alhambra School District
This educational body is partnering with the developer to repurpose underutilized land.
The details
The development will be located on 39th Avenue between Indian School and Dysart roads. This initiative utilizes Low-Income Housing Tax Credit partnerships to transform land currently held by the Alhambra School District.
Timeline
Construction on the complex is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2026.
Project completion is anticipated in 2027.
Market Landscape
The development follows the established trend of utilizing Low-Income Housing Tax Credit partnerships to convert surplus public land into residential units. This positions UMOM to expand its footprint in the regional housing market while addressing inventory shortages.
Families earning at or below 60% of the area median income may soon have access to 192 new affordable housing units in the region. Residents can monitor upcoming construction updates to understand how the project might influence local housing inventory.
The takeaway
Repurposing school district land represents a strategic approach for developers to increase housing supply in growing cities. Similar public-private partnerships may become more common as organizations seek cost-effective ways to build affordable homes.
Further reading
For more information on community-focused initiatives in the area, visit the Phoenix Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTAR.
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