The Office of Housing provides a range of services to renters, homeowners, homebuyers, landlords and property managers and collaborates with development partners to preserve and create affordable and accessible housing options across the City of Alexandria. Please download our 2022 Housing Resource Guide  (in Spanish , Amharic , and Arabic ), check out what's new, and learn about our mission, vision, and values.

Our Office is committed to racial and social equity. If you would like any of our documents translated, please contact us at housing@alexandriava.gov.

If you are experiencing a housing crisis or facing homelessness, please contact the Department of Community and Human Services, call 703.746.5700, or text 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 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 Affordable Housing Opportunities notices (and select "Affordable Housing").

A portion of the City's housing activities are funded through annual grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's CDBG and HOME programs. The Office of Housing also works with programs funded and/or administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and Virginia Housing.

• Renter
• Homebuyer
• Homeowner

• Landlord/Property Manager
• Developer
• Interested Community Member