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 June 7, 2023 at 10:35 AM

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. NEW! 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.  

City Opens Zoning for Housing Initiative Survey

The Zoning for Housing Initiative survey asks for community feedback on the Initiative and its proposals.
Take the survey!

City Releases 2023 Housing Resource Guide

The Housing Resource Guide summarizes in Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, and Pashto City and partner-provided housing programs services.
Download the Guides

Tenant Rights Seminar Scheduled for June 24 in Arlandria

The Office of Housing is partnering with Legal Services of Northern Virginia to host a Tenant Rights Seminar in Spanish at Casa Chirilagua.
Register 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. 

  • For mortgage relief in response to financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the State of Virginia's Mortgage Relief Program at 833.687.8677. Download the VMRP flyer to learn more.  

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