Office of Housing

The Office of Housing coordinates and administers housing-related programs and services and makes recommendations to City Council on housing policy and affordable housing investments. Consistent with the Housing Master Plan's Housing for All policy and the ALL Alexandria Resolution, we work closely with partners to preserve, enhance and create affordable and accessible housing options across the City.
Page updated on December 12, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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Welcome to the Office of Housing

The Office of Housing provides programs and services to renters, homeowners, homebuyers, landlords and property managers. Download our 2024 Housing Resource Guide (also available in Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, and Pashto), or contact us at 703.746.4990 (press 1 for Spanish). Other language services are available on request!

If you are experiencing a housing crisis or facing homelessness, contact the Department of Community and Human Services at 703.746.5700 (text 703.346.5599).

For information about public housing and the Housing Choice (Section 8) Voucher Program, contact the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

To receive updates on affordable housing rental and homeownership opportunities; renter, homebuyer and condominium trainings; and other housing resources, sign up for eNews (select "Affordable Housing").

To learn more about affordable housing, visit our Publications, Affordable Housing Definitions and Terminology, Affordable Housing Projects, and Housing Master Plan and Regional Housing Initiative.  

For reasonable disability accommodations, please email Anelva.CorcosBeltran@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3092, Virginia Relay 711.

Housing 2040 Releases Survey

Complete the Housing 2040 survey to help identify housing needs in Alexandria. The survey is available in Spanish, Amharic, Dari, Pashto, and Arabic.
Complete our survey today!

Colocation at Station at Potomac Yard Recognized by HUD

Learn about the successful colocation of affordable/workforce affordable housing with Fire Station 209 in Potomac Yard in HUD's Implementation Guide.
Read more today!

Housing 2040 Listening Pop Ups

Share your thoughts on what housing topics the City should work on as part of Housing 2040. New pop up locations continue to be posted!
Stop by to talk to the Housing 2040 team!

Housing 2040 Education Month Concludes

Visit our Education page to learn about the City's housing partners, affordable housing development, and renter and homeownership resources.
Learn more!

City Affordable Housing Projects Receive State Funding

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development announces awards totaling $14.3 million to three Alexandria affordable housing projects.
Learn more

City Showcases Affordable Housing Projects to HUD

On May 20 HUD representatives visited Alexandria to learn about the impact federal investments in affordable housing have had in the city.
Learn more!

Reduced Pricing Offered for Independent Living at the Alate Old Town

Nine discounted one-bedroom rental units are available for one and two-person income-eligible households at the Alate Old Town.
Inquire today!

Help us shape Alexandria's housing priorities and goals through 2040. Learn about how you can participate in the Housing 2040 Master Plan process today! 

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Renter

Learn about affordable rental options, landlord-tenant mediation, eviction prevention, rental accessibility modification resources, and other services.

Homebuyer

Learn about affordable homebuyer opportunities, downpayment and closing cost assistance, first-time homebuyer trainings and related resources. 

Homeowner

Learn about condominium and community association trainings, the Home Rehabilitation Loan Program, foreclosure prevention, and other related services. 

Landlord-Property Manager

Learn about mediation services, fair housing law, apartment manager seminars, and relocation and voluntary rent increase policies. 

COVID-19 Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Assistance

  • As of May 15, 2022, new Rent Relief Program (RRP) applications are no longer being accepted by the Commonwealth of Virginia. For eviction prevention programs and services provided by the City and its partners, please visit Eviction Prevention Resources.
  • For landlord-tenant issues, including available mediation services, and questions regarding affordable housing, please call the Office of Housing at 703.746.4990. 
  • After reopening between March 4 and May 3, 2024, the Virginia Mortgage Relief Program has stopped accepting new applications and will be closing the program. Eligible applications received prior to May 3, 2024, 11:59 p.m. will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis with applicants at risk of foreclosure taking priority. For foreclosure prevention programs and services provided by the City's partners, please visit Foreclosure Prevention Resources.  

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