Learn about committed affordable rental units in the City (Spanish) (updated April 03, 2026). To apply, please contact each property directly.

• NEW! Learn about the Affordable and Moderately-Priced Rental Housing Options (Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, and Pashto) in the city (August 2025).
• To be added to the vacancy notification listserve of Housing Alexandria (former AHDC), one of several affordable housing providers in the City, please complete this form.
• To search for affordable and accessible rental housing across the State of Virginia, visit Virginia Housing.

Sansé is an affordable housing community located at 3600 Mount Vernon Avenue in the Arlandria Chirilagua neighborhood of Alexandria. The community, upon completion, will include 495 affordable apartments. Beginning in August, 206 of the units (ranging in size from junior one-bedroom to three-bedroom units) will be ready for occupancy. 24 units of these units (including one bedroom, one bedroom and den, and two-bedroom units) will be accessible.

Sansé Amenities

Sansé will have a variety of amenities including a community room, fitness center, family playroom, bike storage, and playground. Sansé will offer free basic wifi and limited free parking.

Rents depend on the level of affordability of the unit (expressed as a percentage of AMI or the area median income). Please note that the rents shown below are subject to increase this spring based on federal guidelines. Utilities are not included in the rents. 

24 units of these units (including one bedroom, one bedroom and den, and two-bedroom units) will be accessible.

To be eligible for a unit at Sansé, applicants must income qualify. Depending on the affordability of the unit (expressed as a percentage of AMI or the area median income), total household income must fall between minimum and maximum limits (listed in the tables below). To determine total household income, interested applicants should add the before-tax income of all residents in the household. This includes income from all forms of employment, Social Security, unemployment benefits, TANF, retirement benefits, workers compensation, and recurring gifts.

Income Maximums 

Income Minimums  

Application process:

1. Waitlist is open April 20-26. Access the waitlist here: Waitlist Form
2. Lottery is scheduled to be held on May 4
3. Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule an application appointment
4. Applicants are screened for eligibility

Please note that joining the waitlist does not guarantee a unit. Renting at the Sansé is based on eligibility and availability. 

Email residents@housingalexandria.org or call (703) 739-7775 if you have any further questions.

All 94 units will include in-unit washer/dryers. The community, which is on several major bus lines, will have a fitness center, community room, business center, indoor bicycle storage, Wi-Fi service, and telehealth office. Free underground parking will be available to the first 65 residents that provide registration information. Vehicles must be registered under the leaseholder's name.   

Rents depend on the level of affordability of the unit (expressed as a percentage of AMI or the area median income). Please note that the rents shown below are subject to increase in May based on federal guidelines. Utilities are not included in the rents. Residents are responsible for utilities, including water, sewer, and electricity.

Ten units will be mobility accessible. These units will feature a side-by-side washer/dryer, accessible height countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, a 30” workspace in the kitchen, and grab bars in the bathrooms (upon request). 

In addition, two units will be designed for residents with visual and hearing impairments.

To be eligible for a unit, applicants must income qualify. Depending on the affordability of the unit (expressed as a percentage of AMI or the area median income), total household income must fall between minimum and maximum limits (listed below). To determine total household income, interested applicants should add the before-tax income of all residents in the household. This includes income from all forms of employment, Social Security, unemployment benefits, TANF, retirement benefits, workers compensation, and recurring gifts. 

Income Maximums 

Income Minimums  

To qualify for a unit, an applicant’s total household income must be at a minimum 2.5 times the monthly rent.

Witter Place will start accepting applications starting May 14. To apply, please contact the property at 703.344.7737 or email witterplace@chpc2.org for an application starting May 14. Applications will be accepted via email and in-person at 2712 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Applicants will be required to provide identification, proof of income, information about assets and other documentation and payment for any required fees.

Application Fees:

The application fee is $32 per adult applicant. The security deposit fee ranges from $500 to one month’s rent depending on credit check results. Both fees must be submitted with the application for the application to be considered complete for processing. Separate pet fees apply.

Please contact Community Housing Partners, the owner and operator of the community, with any questions at 703.344.7737 or email witterplace@chpc2.org.

The Office of Housing can provide accessibility modifications (such as walk-in bathtubs, roll-in showers, handicap ramps, etc.) to disabled income-qualified renters. This program provides technical assistance and grants up to $50,000 to assist low- and moderate-income renters (meeting the Tier 1 HUD Income Limits) with physical disabilities to complete accessibility modifications to their primary residences. The program also provides "mini-grants" of up to $1,500 to assist renters needing limited modifications. Landlords are encouraged to make funded accessibility modifications permanent. To learn more, download the program Flyer (English), Flyer (Spanish), Flyer (Amharic), Flyer (Arabic)

To apply, please submit a completed application in English or Spanish to Kim Cadena or mail it to 100 N. Pitt St, Suite 425, Alexandria, VA 22314. For other languages, please contact Kim Cadena.

City residents may also be eligible for the Virginia Housing Rental Unit Accessibility Modification Grant Program. The Office of Housing is a designated Community Agent for Virginia Housing and can assist City renters in completing and submitting the required application. For more information, contact Kim Cadena.

1. Applicants must demonstrate to Silverado that they meet the standards of the Commonwealth of Virginia for being in assisted living, as well as the facility’s criteria for entry. 
2. Applicants must agree to comply with all prerequisites for occupancy. 
3. Applicants must demonstrate need to the City; that they have been an Alexandria resident for at least one year prior to applying or have a family member who is closely involved, including a domestic partner, who has been an Alexandria resident for one year; and that have at least two years of available financial resources to pay all costs associated with the care at the facility at the discounted rate (this may include family support).

1. First visit Silverado Alexandria. To schedule a tour, please contact 703.215.9110.
2. Obtain a letter from Silverado Alexandria certifying that they meet the state’s and Silverado’s criteria for entry.
3. Submit a completed application to the City of Alexandria, Office of Housing, to apply for the waitlist. Download the Silverado Affordable Housing Program Application or contact Jose Gonzalez/703.746.3080 to learn more.