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Gila County has a department called
‘Public Health and Community Services.’
Website: GilaCountyAz.gov
Within that department, there is a division called
Community Services.
Website: GilaCountyAz.gov
The Community Services Division has a program called
Community Action Program (CAP).
Website: GilaCountyAz.gov
The Gila County Community Action Program (CAP)
has been in existence since 1980.
Our service area includes all of Gila County.
CAP receives funding from:
Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES)
Pinal Gila Council for Senior Citizens
Arizona Department of Housing
Other funding sources.
The goal of CAP is to address social inequities
and help individuals reach self-sufficiency. source
Updated: May 2026
“Call CAP”
Note from Lisa: Almost no one says “call Gila County Community Services Division office.”
Instead, people in Globe-Miami usually say
“call the CAP office” or “call CAP.”
Gila County
Dept of Public Health and Community Services
Community Services Division
Community Action Program (CAP)
Address: The CAP office
is NOT located at 1400 East Ash Street
Current Correct Location:
Central Heights Complex
Current Correct Address:
5515 South Apache Avenue # 700 Globe 85501
Phone: (928) 812-8650
Website: GilaCountyAz.gov
Updated: May 2026
Rental Assistance
Community Action Program (CAP)
Helps pay for move-in deposits
Helps pay rent to prevent eviction
Updated: May 2026
Utility Assistance
Community Action Program (CAP)
Arizona Public Service (APS) electricity
discount programsSouthwest Gas (SWG) gas
discount programsUpdated: May 2026
Property Tax Assistance
Community Action Program (CAP)
For seniors:
The Gila County Community Action Program (CAP) office received funding to help our elderly population (60+ years old) who need financial assistance with their property taxes.Website for seniors 60+ years old www.GilaCountyAz.gov
For all ages:
Website for all ages
www.GilaCountyAz.gov Updated: May 2026
Diapers
Community Action Program (CAP)
The CAP office has a ‘diaper bank.’ Free baby diapers and baby wipes to mothers/ caregivers.
For more information, click here
Homeless
Community Action Program (CAP)
The CAP office works with the Homeless Coalition to provide services to homeless (or unhoused) persons in the Globe-Miami area. For more information on the Homeless Coalition of Cobre Valley, click here
Home Repair
Community Action Program (CAP)
Must be low-income. The City of Globe can assist property owners with minor repairs to their homes in connection with utilities such as water, gas and electric.
Repairs can include:
Repairing or replacing appliances or water heaters
Minor repairs to heating and cooling systems
Minor repairs to gas lines or plumbing
Minor repairs to electrical systems
Repairs or accommodations for elderly or disabled clients.
Website: GilaCountyAz.gov
Updated: May 2026
Home Rehabilitation
Community Action Program (CAP)
Must be low-income. The City of Globe can provide services for home rehabilitation or repair.
Repairs can include:
roofing
flooring
windows
electrical
plumbing
structure of the house
air conditioning
siding
Website: GilaCountyAz.gov
Updated: May 2026
Home Weatherization
Community Action Program (CAP)
Must be low-income. The City of Globe can help reduce fuel/electricity expenses for heating, cooling, and water heating for income-eligible households.
Homes can receive
repairs/ upgrades to insulation
window shading
air leak control measures
heating/cooling equipment
ductwork
water-efficiency measures
Website: GilaCountyAz.gov
Updated: May 2026
Section 8 Housing
Waitlist: The wait list is closed.
Note from Lisa: In other words, there were so many people already on the wait list, and the wait list was so long, the office decided to stop adding more people to the wait list. They closed the wait list. Updated: May 2026
Section 8 of the Housing Act of 1937 is commonly known as Section 8. It provides rental housing assistance to low-income households in the United States by paying private landlords on behalf of these tenants. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) oversees Section 8 programs, which are administered locally by public housing agencies. source
For more information on the Section 8 program:
Website: for Gila County, click here
Website: for Arizona Dept of Housing, click here
Website: for U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) Arizona Homepage, click here
Updated: May 2026
APS (electricity)
Website for information below:
https://www.aps.com/assistance
Assistance Includes:
Crisis Bill Assistance
Customers facing a temporary financial hardship may qualify for bill assistanceEnergy Support Program
Customers may qualify for a discount on their monthly energy billAPS Care
Customers can receive up to $500 in bill assistanceEnergy Support with Medical Program
Customers with life-threatening illnesses or using medical equipment in their home may qualify for a discount on their monthly energy bill.
AC Repair or Replacement
Limited income homeowners may qualify for financial help to fix or replace broken air conditioner units.
Eviction Prevention Support
Customers facing a housing crisis may qualify for assistance to help them stay safe in their homes.
Payment Arrangements
If you need a little more time to pay your energy bill, a payment arrangement gives you more flexibility to pay your past-due amount.
Updated: May 2026
State & Local Programs
The website https://www.aps.com/assistance
also lists the following State & Local Programs:
LIHEAP
Power AZ
Weatherization
2-1-1 Arizona
Updated: May 2026
LIHEAP
The Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program. LIHEAP is operated by the Arizona Dept of Economic Security (DES). LIHEAP helps qualified (low income) households pay their heating and cooling bills.
Household may receive:
Up to $640 per year as a standard LIHEAP benefit
Up to $500 for those experiencing an energy crisis.
LIHEAP can help your household with:
Catching up on current and past-due energy bills
Paying utility deposits
Implementing energy efficient measure to reduce future energy costs
Phone: If you would like to apply for LIHEAP, contact the Gila County Community Action Program (CAP). Their contact information is above.
To apply online: AzDES.gov
Phone: (866) 494-1981
Updated: May 2026
Power AZ
Power AZ is a state program that is similar to LIHEAP. Households with income exceeding LIHEAP requirements may qualify.
If you would like to apply for Power AZ, contact the Gila County Community Action Program (CAP). Their contact information is above.
Updated: May 2026
Weatherization
Under this program, limited income customers may qualify for free energy-efficient home improvements, such as extra insulation and A/C maintenance, to help you save energy and money.
Website: APS.com
Updated: May 2026
Holy Angels
Funds may or may not be available to help you pay your bills.
For more information, click here
Salvation Army
Funds may or may not be available to help you pay your bills.
For more information, click here
Southwest Gas
SW Gas may have payment assistance programs.
Phone: (877) 860-6020 Customer Solutions
Website: SWgas.com
Updated: May 2026
OLBS
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
Funds may or may not be available to help you pay your bills.
For more information, click here
Arizona Department of Housing
For rental assistance and eviction prevention programs
throughout Arizona, click here
The Arizona Department of Economic Security’s (DES) had a rental assistance program. “The Arizona Rental Assistance Program has ended and applications are no longer being accepted.” source
Click on the link for Gila County
Resources for Gila county include:
Az Dept of Economic Security
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
(This program has ended.)Gila County Community Action Program
5515 South Apache Ave
(Their information is listed at the top of this web page)Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC)
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Gila County Department of Community Services
This office is no longer located at 1400 East Ash Street
Website for resource above, click here
Updated: May 2026