Housing Crisis Assistance

Information on rental assistance, state funded resources for rent and mortgage relief, housing for seniors and persons with disabilities and the Senior Rent Relief Program.
Page updated on February 28, 2023 at 3:54 PM

Housing Crisis Assistance

The Office of Community Services (OCS) provides rental assistance to eligible, low-income persons facing a housing crisis.  The goal is to help stabilize the household and to prevent the household from becoming homeless.  To request any OCS services, please call the Department of Community and Human Services Customer Call Center at 703.746.5700 for an assessment. Also, visit the Eviction Prevention Resources and Foreclosure Prevention Resources sites for more assistance and resources.

Virginia Mortgage Relief:

  • The Virginia Mortgage Relief Program offers homeowners experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 after January 21, 2020, with a delinquency amount of $40,000 or less, may now be eligible for assistance. Applicants previously deemed ineligible due to the original program cap policy should contact 833.687.8677 to begin the appeal process.

Housing for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities

There are a variety of subsidized housing options for seniors and persons with disabilities in Alexandria. Eligibility is based on income and family size. Please be aware that properties may have long waiting lists or may not be currently accepting new applications. 

Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA):

  • owns and operates public housing in the City, including the Ladrey Senior Community. Please call 703.549.7115 for more information.
  • ARHA administers the City's Housing Choice Voucher (former Section 8) Program. Please call Janell Diaz at 703.549.7115, ext 173 for more information.

Affordable housing communities dedicated to seniors and/or persons with disabilities:

  • Annie B. Rose House 703.548.4946 
  • Claridge House 703.823.5444
  • Beasley Square 703.683.9077
  • Bellefonte Gardens 703.746.3400
  • City of Alexandria Auxiliary Grant Units; please call 703.746.5999 for more information.

Other Housing Resources:

Resources for tenants and property owners needing assistance to pay rent:
Get help generating required notices to submit to landlords: https://hellolandlord.org/
Also see an article on use of Hello Landlord to assist tenants 

Senior Rent Relief Program

This program offers cash grants of up to $6,000 per year to low-income renters who are 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled and who have no other assistance to help pay their rent. Applications are renewed annually and are due by May 1. Applications received after this date may be placed on a waiting list depending on available funding.  

Approved applicants will receive monthly benefits on a sliding scale based on their income. Combined income for all persons living in the home must be less than $25,600 per year. Applicants must provide proof of income and proof of disability if under the age of 65. To apply for this service, call 703.746.5700 for more information. 

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