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.
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:
- Affordable and Accessible Rental Options (see Current Availability and General Resources); please call 703.746.4990 for more information.
- Retirement Living Sourcebook
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
Rent Relief for Older and Disabled Adults
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. The applicant’s total combined annual income must not exceed 30% of HUD’s Area Median Income (AMI). Applicants under the age of 65 must provide proof of disability.
Applications are renewed annually and are due by May 1. Any applications received after this date may be placed on a waitlist, depending on available funding. Approved applicants will receive monthly benefits of up to $500.
To apply for this service, call 703.746.5700 for more information.
Rent Relief applications are available in Amharic, Arabic, Dari, English, Pashto, and Spanish.