Start with Gila County  

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 helping residents of Gila County since 1980. 

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: June 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)

• Helps you sign up for Arizona Public Service (APS)
  electricity discount programs

• Helps you sign up for Southwest Gas (SWG)
  gas discount programs

• Updated:  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 ‍

• Updated: May 2026

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

The phrase ‘Section 8’ refers to Section 8 of the Housing Act of 1937. 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 assistance of up to $800 a year
  to cover their APS bill

• Energy Support Program
  Customers with low income
  may qualify for a 25% discount on their APS bill each month

• APS Care
  Customers with low income
  can receive up to $500 in bill assistance

• Energy Support with Medical Program
  Customers with low income
  with life-threatening illnesses
  or using life-sustaining 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

Southwest Gas

Arizona Special Programs and Assistance:

• If you're a Southwest Gas residential customer
  and meet certain income guidelines,
  you may qualify for assistance in paying your bills.

• Website: https://www.swgas.com/en/az-special-programs‍ ‍

Bill Assistance Program:

• If you or someone you know is a Southwest Gas customer
  and are facing a hardship or crisis
  you may be able to get help with your natural gas bill.

• A hardship or crisis is defined as:

  • Those at risk of endangering their health by not utilizing necessary appliances, such as furnaces and water heaters

  • A sudden loss of income

  • An unexpected expense that results in the inability to pay, such as a medical expense

• Website: https://www.swgas.com/en/arizona-bill-assistance‍ ‍

Weatherization Program:

• SW GAS can assist you with money-saving home improvements to increase the energy efficiency of your home.

• Own or rent your home

• Low-income or limited income

• Customers can take advantage of energy-saving measures, at no cost.

  • Free audits,

  • Conservation education

  • Comprehensive money-saving home improvements

  • Increase energy efficiency and safety in homes

• Examples of energy-saving measures are:

  • Caulking

  • Insulation

  • Weather-stripping

  • Ductwork Repairs

  • Window Repairs

Contact SW Gas

Phone: (877) 860-6020 Customer Solutions
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).  Call 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).  Call 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 ‍

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 ‍

Arizona Dept of Housing
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 (this is the wrong address)
  (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