Download the 2019 Procedures Regarding Affordable Housing Contributions to learn about opportunities to contribute to the City’s Housing Trust Fund and/or provide affordable housing units. Learn about the impact of the Housing Trust Fund. For more information, contact Tamara Jovovic at 703-746-3097.

• An Update to the City's Policies and Procedures was approved by City Council on December 12, 2020, and subsequently amended on January 26, 2021. The Update addresses projects seeking density in excess of density envisioned by an underlying small area plan; senior housing projects (continuum of care facilities and independent living communities); and commercial to residential conversions. Download the summary to learn more. 

The 2023 Voluntary Affordable Housing Contribution Rates are shown below. Contribution rates are adjusted annually based on the CPI-U for Housing for the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. 

An Affordable Housing Plan is required in which cases where a projects propose to: 1. Make a housing contribution in the form of affordable housing units (whether required or voluntary); 2. Convert affordable units into a monetary contribution of equivalent value; and/or 3. Locate affordable units of equivalent value off site. Download the Affordable Housing Plan Guidelines to learn more.

• Download the Predevelopment Loan Application (revised February 14, 2020) to learn how to apply for City predevelopment funding for affordable housing projects. To learn more, contact Eric Keeler at 703.746.3085.
• Download the Housing Opportunities Fund (HOF) Application Process and Requirements, Checklist, and Certification and Disclosure Statement (revised February 14, 2020) to learn how to apply for City loan and grant funding for affordable housing projects. To learn more, contact Eric Keeler at 703.746.3085.

• Section 7-700 of the Zoning Ordinance grants bonus density and height in exchange for affordable housing. To learn more, download Section 7-700 here or contact Tamara Jovovic at 703.746.3097.
  • Learn about the city's Affordable Set-Aside Program and Homeownership Programs. 
• Section 8-200 of the Zoning Ordinance grants optional parking reductions for affordable housing projects. To learn more, download Section 8-200 here or contact Tamara Jovovic at tamara.jovovic@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3097.
• On February 23, 2019, the City Council approved Text Amendment #2018-0013 to the Zoning Ordinance to create a new Residential Multifamily zone which provides land areas for multifamily residential development with limited neighborhood serving commercial uses and allows increased floor area in exchange for the provision of affordable housing. To learn more, click here or contact Tamara Jovovic at 703.746.3097.
  • Download the Tenant Assistance and Relocation Policy that applies to projects in or proposing to rezone to the RMF Zone. 

Download the 2022 Income and Rent Limits here . NEW! 2023 Income Limits have been released by HUD. Rent and income limits applicable to set aside units affordable up to 60% AMI are listed below; a full table will be published soon. To learn more, contact Tamara Jovovic at 703.746.3097 or Kenny Turscak at 703.746.3098.

2023 Restricted Gross Monthly Rent Limits (Including Utilities)

HUD Designated Median Income - $152,100

Affordable For-Sale Prices

• For projects receiving HOME, CDBG, Section 108, or other federal funding from the City, download the Environmental Assessment Guidelines to learn about federal requirements regarding the National Environmental Policy Act and the Section 106 process. To learn more, contact Kim Cadena at 703-746-3104.