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Maricopa County, City of Glendale, and Mercy Housing leaders recently celebrated the Grand Opening of The Cascalote, a newly constructed 148-unit affordable housing community designed specifically for seniors in the West Valley.
“Seniors on fixed incomes across Maricopa County are finding it harder to afford housing,” said Supervisor Kate Brophy McGee, Vice Chair of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 3. “Developments like The Cascalote provide these seniors comfort and stability. Best of all, they can remain part of their community.”
Located on a 4.4-acre site in Glendale, The Cascalote offers 148 affordable apartments for seniors exiting homelessness or living with disabilities, with priority given to veterans. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $9.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in April 2022 to support the project’s land acquisition, predevelopment, and construction costs.
“We are thrilled to open The Cascalote and provide 148 new affordable homes for seniors in Glendale,” said Shelly Marquez, President, Mercy Housing Mountain Plains. “This is an exciting milestone for Mercy Housing Mountain Plains, and we are thankful to our partners at Maricopa County and the City of Glendale for making this development a reality!”
Inspired by the evergreen tree known for its yellow flowers, The Cascalote symbolizes resilience and hope. Eligible residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with rents ranging from $963 to $1,389 per month for households earning between 30 and 60 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). All units are fully accessible to ensure comfort, safety, and dignity.
Located in Glendale, at the northwest corner of 49th Avenue and Glenn Drive, The Cascalote features amenities and support services, including a bocce court, dog park, on-site laundry, fitness center, community room with kitchen, picnic areas with grills, community garden, and navigation services to help residents successfully transition out of homelessness and thrive.
This is Mercy Housing’s first new affordable housing development in Arizona in 13 years. Maricopa County remains committed to affordable housing, having invested over $128 million in ARPA funds in housing programs and projects. Learn more at Maricopa.gov/Housing.
About Maricopa County Human Services
The Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD) builds resiliency in the community and promotes the well-being of County residents experiencing adversity through a variety of programs and services to help people and families thrive. These opportunities include early childhood education, housing, homeownership, independent living services for seniors and adults with disabilities, career development for job seekers with barriers to employment, crisis rental, and utility assistance, and support for people experiencing homelessness. HSD is committed to delivering innovative, equitable, inclusive, and comprehensive services in a collaborative approach that preserves dignity, promotes respect, and facilitates social and economic mobility. Learn more about the financial, educational, and support resources available to Maricopa County residents at Maricopa.gov/HSD.
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