Since city officials met a court-mandated deadline to clear the homeless encampment, the number of people returning is ...

The homeless encampment which came to be known as “The Zone,” grew for years on the west side of downtown Phoenix. More than 1,000 people lived there at its peak, becoming a stark reminder of ...

One year after The Zone was dispersed in Phoenix due to a court order, advocates for the unhoused say services are still needed while neighboring business owners say some problems still persist.

If Prop 312 passes, property owners could apply for a tax refund if their city isn’t addressing problems in their neighborhood. The issue is linked to homelessness.

If Prop 312 officially passes, property owners could apply for a property tax refund if the City, Town, or County does not enforce laws like illegal camping or loitering.