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 November 20, 2023 at 1:42 PM

Welcome to the Office of Housing

The Office of Housing provides a range of programs and services to renters, homeowners, homebuyers, landlords and property managers. Download our 2023 Housing Resource Guide , now available in Spanish , Amharic , Arabic , Pashto , and Dari , or contact us at 703.746.4990.

To receive updates on affordable housing rental and homeownership opportunities; renter, homebuyer and condominium trainings and workshops; and other housing resources, please sign up for the City’s eNews and select "Affordable Housing".

If you are experiencing a housing crisis or facing homelessness, please contact the Department of Community and Human Services by calling 703.746.5700 or texting 703.346.5599.

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

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

Virtual Meeting on Local Rental Subsidy Program Study Scheduled on December 4

Provide input on a study that is examining how a local rental local rental subsidy program could be designed and operated in the city.
Learn more and register today!

Discounted Independent Living Units at the Alate Old Town

Pre-leasing has begun for nine discounted one-bedroom rental units available for one and two-person income-eligible households at the Alate Old Town.
Inquire today!

New Committed Affordable Rental Housing Map Released

A new interactive map showing the location, affordability, and type of committed affordable rental housing options in the city is now available.
Explore the map

SPARC Funds for Mortgage Interest Rate Reductions

Virginia Housing has awarded the City with FY24 funds to provide local homebuyers with reduced rate mortgages. Contact our office to learn more.
Begin your homeownership journey!

City Releases 2023 Guide to Rental Housing Options

The guide summarizes affordable and moderately-priced rental housing options in the City (available in Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Dari & Pashto).
Download the Housing Options Guide today!

Southern Towers Committed Affordable Unit Program

The City has a partnership with Southern Towers Apartments to provide prospective residents with committed affordable units at the property.
Apply 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. 

  • NEW! As of October 1, 2023, the State of Virginia's Mortgage Relief Program stopped accepting new applications for mortgage relief in response to financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. For foreclosure prevention programs and services provided by the City's partners, please visit Foreclosure Prevention Resources.

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