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 February 2, 2023 at 2:42 PM

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! NEW! Our 2023 Guide will be published in the spring. 

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.

To learn about the City's housing goals, please visit the Housing Master Plan and Regional Housing Initiative. 

Draft Regional Fair Housing Plan Released

The Draft Regional Fair Housing Plan is available for public comment. The Draft examines fair housing issues in the DC area, including Alexandria.
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City Kicks Off Alexandria West Small Area Planning Process

Help shape the future of Alexandria West. Learn how you can become involved in issues important to you and your family!
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City Releases 2022 Fair Housing Testing Report

The Fair Housing Testing Program identifies and helps eliminate discriminatory housing practices in real estate sales, lending, and rental housing.
Download the Report today!

Homebuyers Selected for Dylan Condominiums

On January 3, the City hosted a lottery to select nine buyers to purchase affordable homeownership units at Dylan Condominium.
View the recording of the completed lottery!

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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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