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 March 6, 2026 at 9:58 AM
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Northern Virginia Housing Expo Scheduled for March 7

Join us on March 7 at the NoVA Housing Expo to learn about rental and homeownership opportunities and resources in Alexandria and the region.
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Draft Housing 2040 Recommendations Released for Public Comment

Let us your know your thoughts on the draft Housing 2040 recommendations and strategies through March 22!
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Common Interest Communities Training to be Held March 28

Join us on March 28 at 9:30 a.m. for our next free common interest communities training session on how to lease your condominium unit.
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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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Welcome to the Office of Housing

The Office of Housing provides programs and services to renters, homeowners, homebuyers, landlords and property managers. Download our 2025 Housing Resource Guide (Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, and Pashto) to learn more. Language services are available upon request! 

  • If you are experiencing a housing crisis or facing homelessness, please contact the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) at 703.746.5700 (text 703.346.5599).
  • For information about public housing and the Housing Choice (Section 8) Voucher Program, please contact ARHA.

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

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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. 

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