SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Affordable Senior Housing Community Opens in Glendale

Episode Date: October 28, 2025

Send us a text and chime in!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... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/affordable-senior-housing-community-opens-in-glendale/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text to Speech Audio articles made possible by Cast 11 Talking Glass Media. Maricopa County, City of Glendale, and Mercy Housing Leaders recently celebrated the grand opening of the Costcoote, 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 Costco Lote 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 Costcoote 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, pre-development, and construction costs. We are thrilled to open the Costcoote and provide 148 new affordable homes for seniors in Glendale, said Shelley 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 in the city of Glendale for making this development a reality. Inspired by the evergreen tree known for its yellow flowers, the Costco Lote symbolizes resilience and hope. Eligible residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with rents ranging from $9.63 to $1,389 per month for

households earning between 30 and 60% 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 Glen Drive, the Costcote features amenities and support service. services, including a botchy 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 and housing programs and projects.

Learn more at Maricopa.gov slash 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 slash hSD. Read more stories from the Phoenix area on Signalsaz.com. Subscribe and be the F1 RSD2 No.