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 15, 2022 at 8:43 AM

Welcome to the Office of Housing

The Office of Housing provides a range of services to renters, homeowners, homebuyers, landlords and property managers. Download our Housing Resource Guide (Spanish, Amharic, and Arabic) today!

To receive updates on affordable housing rental and homeownership opportunities, first-time homebuyer and condominium trainings, and other housing resources, please sign up for the City’s eNews notices (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.

 

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2022 Housing Resource Guide Available

Learn about the City's varied programs and services supporting renters, homeowners, homebuyers, and landlords.
Download the Housing Resource Guide today in Spanish, Amharic, and Arabic!

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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 landlord-tenant mediation services, fair housing law trainings, 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 State of Virginia. For eviction prevention services, please contact the Alexandria Eviction Prevention Program at 703.837.9300; Legal Aid of Virginia; or the Office of Community Services (OCS) at City’s Department of Community and Human Services at 703.746.5700 [text 703.346.5599].
  • For landlord-tenant issues and to learn about available mediation services, please call the Office of Housing at 703.746.4990. 

  • For mortgage relief in response to financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, please call the State of Virginia's Mortgage Relief Program at 833.687.8677 or apply online here. 

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