Rent Eviction Prevention

Effective January 2025, the qualification criteria for this program has changed. Please read this page carefully before submitting an application for your patient.

Applications are accepted for a 10-day window each month (the first and last 5 calendar days).

The purpose of this program is to prevent rent evictions for patients contending with temporary financial hardships. It is our policy not to assist patients with payments they cannot maintain on their own.

This program is for households that have received a "5-day" notice or eviction notice and are currently facing a potential eviction. 

  • "5-day" notices are only valid if they include the amount the tenant owes and a statement telling the tenant they have five calendar days to pay the amount owed.
  • Eviction notices are only valid if delivered to the tenant in person either via hand delivery, posted to a secure and visible position near the entrance of the rented property, or sent to the tenant via certified mail.

This assistance is limited to a one-time assistance for either rent (including the rent eviction prevention assistance) OR utilities.

Patients who have previously received rent or utility assistance with NKF AZ prior to January 2025 will not be eligible to receive this assistance.

The maximum household income cannot exceed 200% FPL (See FPL Chart). Income for ALL individuals living at the address must be reported on the Financial Statement.

NKF AZ will pay up to two months of rent, either both months in arrears, or one month in arrears and one month forward for a maximum of $3,200.

NKF AZ cannot assist with late fees, court fees, or penalties.

Property managers usually require the full payment, including all fees, to prevent eviction so be sure the patient has the funds available to pay these fees if NKF AZ is able to assist.

NKF AZ does not assist with mortgage payments or rent deposits.

Forms/Documents:

  • Patients must submit the following documents for you to include in the online application:
    • A copy of the Eviction or "5 Day" notice
    • Current rent or account statement showing the charges and payments for the past 3-4 months
    • A copy of the patient's current lease agreement.
      • Hand-written, verbal, and email agreements are not accepted.
      • Sub-let agreements are only accepted if they are a formal signed lease.
    • A Rent Assistance Application and Consent form with Financial Statement (the Financial Statement is the last page of the PDF) giving NKF AZ permission to contact the property owner must be signed by the patient.
      • When the patient’s name is not on the lease, the Consent must be signed by the responsible party and additional verification that the patient is living at the address will be required. This may include a copy of their Arizona state ID that lists the address, a bill in the patient's name that has been sent to that address (no "junk" mail), or some other formal document mailed to the patient at that address.
      • English Rent Assistance Application and Consent
      • Spanish Rent Assistance Application and Consent

Renewal:

  • N/A