HOA
What does HOA stand for? HOA is the acronym for Homeowners Association. You don't say it as a word, you just spell it: H-O-A. Unlike some older parts of the country, we have many HOAs in the greater Phoenix area. Why? Well, many of our communities are built with common areas and facilities that need to be managed. HOAs are very controversial!
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HOV
What does HOV stand for? HOV is the acronym for High Occupancy Vehicle. You don't say it as a word, you just spell it: H-O-V. HOV lanes, also known as carpool lanes, have helped improve the traffic situation, but you should only be using the HOV lanes when you are eligible to do so.
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MCSO
What does MCSO stand for? MCSO is the acronym for Maricopa County Sheriff's Department. You don't say it as a word, you just spell it: M-C-S-O. They provide law enforcement services and manage detention facilities for Maricopa County.
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MTBE
What does MTBE stand for? MTBE is the acronym for Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether. You don't say it as a word, you just spell it: M-T-B-E. MTBE is a fuel additive in motor gasoline. It is one of a group of chemicals commonly known as "oxygenates" because they raise the oxygen content of gasoline. Since 1992, MTBE has been used at higher concentrations in some gasoline to fulfill the oxygenate requirements set by Congress in the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments.

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MVD
What MVD does stand for? MVD is the acronym for Motor Vehicle Division. You don't say it as a word, you just spell it: M-V-D. In other parts of the country, you might be more familiar with the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). MVD handles driver and vehicle services, like driver licenses and vehicle registrations.
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NAU
What does NAU stand for? NAU is the acronym for Northern Arizona University. You don't say it as a word, you just spell it: N-A-U. NAU is part of the State University system and is located in Flagstaff, AZ.
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PHX
What PHX does stand for? PHX isn't really an acronym, it is a shortened version of the name of Arizona's capital, Phoenix. It is also the airport code for Sky Harbor International Airport.
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PV
What does PV stand for? PV is the acronym for Paradise Valley. You don't say it as a word, you just spell it: P-V. Not many of our cities and towns have shortened versions, but for some reason, Paradise Valley is often referred to as PV. The Town of Paradise Valley is an affluent community incorporated in 1961. PV encompasses an area of 16.5 square miles, and it is exclusively zoned for single family residential use. No multiple housing units or common walls are permitted. PV has a population of over 13,000 people.
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Introduction to Arizona Acronyms
Arizona Acronyms: The Letter "A"
Arizona Acronyms: Letters "B" through "G"
Arizona Acronyms: Letters "H" through "R"
Arizona Acronyms: Letters "S" through "Z"