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 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Welcome to the Office of Housing

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The Office of Housing provides programs and services to renters, homeowners, homebuyers, landlords and property managers. 

Download our 2025 Housing Resource Guide (also available in Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, and Pashto). Language services are available upon 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.

For reasonable disability accommodations, contact gabriella.dilena@alexandriava.gov/703.746.3089, Virginia Relay 711.

Sign up for eNews (select the "Affordable Housing" option) to receive updates on affordable rental and homeownership opportunities, trainings, and other housing resources.

 

Housing 2040 Master Plan Process

Housing Terminology

Affordable Housing Projects

Publications and Reports

Housing Preservation and Anti-displacement Draft Recommendations Released

Learn about and provide feedback on draft recommendations to preserve our existing affordable housing and the communities that live in them.
Learn more and provide feedback!

Draft Recommendations Released to Strengthen Common Interest Communities

Learn about and provide feedback on draft recommendations for the Housing 2040 Strengthening Common Interest (Condominium) Communities project.
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Office of Housing Temporarily Relocates to New Office

The Office of Housing has temporarily moved from 421 King Street to 100 North Pitt Street (4th floor) in preparation for renovations to City Hall.
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2025 Housing Resource Guide Released

Curious who to contact about a housing concern or question? Download our new 2025 Guide (available in Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, and Pashto)!
Download the Housing Resource Guides 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. 

How to Get Involved and Stay Informed!

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