Hometown for All, an innovative initiative approved by the Tempe City Council in January 2021, accelerates the growth of affordable housing through a sustainable funding stream. The initiative ensures that Tempe can create the next generation of affordable and workforce housing opportunities in the city. 

The initiative, introduced by Mayor Corey Woods, reflects the city's desire to ensure that Tempe has a variety of housing types for anyone who wants to live here. 

Private property owners are regularly developing market-rate infill housing in Tempe and that will continue. At the same time, Hometown for All is creating new affordable options. 

Dedicated funding source

Every time new development happens in Tempe, Hometown for All channels a portion of city revenue directly into affordable and workforce housing. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit Tempe Coalition for Affordable Housing leverages these funds for:

• Acquisition – Permanently affordable homes, apartments, condos
• Land purchases - Partnerships to develop affordable/workforce housing
• Redevelopment - Reimagined city-owned properties

Voluntary contributions

Voluntary contributions are welcome from developers and other entities to fund affordable housing in Tempe. All donations support Tempe Coalition for Affordable Housing and are tax deductible. Learn how to get involved.  

Public dashboard

Hometown for All funding and investment summary as of December 2025:

• $11 million in city investments
• $3.7 million in donations received
• $18.5 million in donations pledged

Track the progress of Hometown for All and learn more about affordable housing efforts in Tempe through our public dashboard.