Links to private utility providers are listed at  alexandriava.gov/Utilities. Check with providers to learn about any assistance for those impacted by COVID-19. The Cooling Assistance Program begins in mid-June each year. For other assistance with utilities, please call the Department of Community and Human Services Customer Call Center at 703.746.5700 or text 703.346.5599.

Are you a renter who can’t pay your full rent due to COVID-19 related loss of income? Are you a property owner with a tenant who can’t pay their rent? A homeowner who can't make your mortgage payment? We can help. Access financial assistance, resources and other information. Read and share this useful eviction flow chart from the Virginia Poverty Law Center containing information on tenant rights in Virginia under COVID.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.  Learn more: https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit

If you or a member of your household are currently participating in behavioral health services through a program of the Alexandria Community Services Board, please speak with your therapist or case manager about accessing financial support from Friends of Alexandria Mental Health, Inc. Friends provides assistance to eligible clients for such bills as utilities, prescriptions, small medical or dental bills, security deposits and portions of rent.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is making funds available for some COVID-19 related funeral expenses to help ease pandemic’s financial stress and burden. The program will cover up to $9,000 per funeral that occurred after January 20, 2020, and requires that the death certificate clearly indicate that COVID-19 contributed to the cause of death. For information about the program and to apply, visit the FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance webpage.

 Learn more about assistance with prescriptions and more through the  Office of Community Services.

See information about housing, child care, mental health, food, job seeking and more. For more information, please visit the  Office of Community Services or call the Department of Community and Human Services Customer Call Center at 703.746.5700 or text 703.346.5599.