TranslateThrough the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the City of Alexandria is providing short-term emergency rental assistance to assist Alexandria renters experiencing housing insecurity due to COVID-19 related loss of income. Funds in the amount of $600/month for up to three months will be provided directly to property owners on behalf of eligible tenants. Download the program flyer in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Amharic!
NEW! The City is continuing to accept applications. To apply for assistance, visit Alex311 to submit a pre-application. Pre-applications received through Friday, May 29 are being reviewed as part of the first application cycle. Pre-applications received after May 29 will be reviewed on a rolling basis contingent on funding availability. Please review the information below and call 703.746.4990 if you have further questions.
Application Process: English Spanish
Step 1: You must first complete a pre-application. Please only apply once.
Step 2: Pre-application reviewed by staff for eligibility within 7-10 days.
Step 3: If eligible, staff will contact applicant with full application within 7-14 days. If found to be ineligible, staff will notify applicant.
Step 4: Full application is complete (four parts) and is approved/denied based on information provided. When approved, funds are disbursed to landlord with verification
To be eligible, households must meet the following criteria:
- Live in the City of Alexandria;
- Document loss of income directly related to COVID-19;
- Be current on rent as of March 31, 2020; and
- Have a gross monthly household income, adjusted for household size, at or below:
- Have assets, including cash on hand and savings (documented through bank or other statements), that do not exceed the limits below:
| Household size | Tier 1 - Monthly Household Income (before taxes) | Tier 2 - Monthly Household Income (before taxes) |
| 1-person household | $2,117 | $4,410 |
| 2-person household | $2,847 | $5,040 |
| 3-person household | $3,517 | $5,670 |
| 4-person household | $4,187 | $6,300 |
| 5-person household | $4,856 | $6,805 |
| 6-person household | $5,526 | $7,310 |
Households at or below Tier 1 income limits will be given priority, but applications will be accepted for households with incomes up to Tier 2.
| Household size | Asset Limits |
| 1-person household | $2,205 |
| 2-person household | $2,520 |
| 3-person household | $2,835 |
| 4-person household | $3,150 |
| 5-person household | $3,403 |
| 6-person household | $3,655 |
Who is not eligible, generally:
- Households with a tenant-based voucher
- Households residing in project-based voucher communities
- Households residing in public housing
- Households receiving other government-based rental assistance, including through the COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Rent Relief Program
For additional information, please see the program's Frequently Asked Questions and COVID-19 Rent Relief Presentation, or call 703.746.4311.
Forms: You must first complete a pre-application. Applications are available in English, Spanish, Amharic, and Arabic. If you require assistance with another language, do not hesitate to contact Alex 311 at 703.746.4311. If you would like to receive a hardcopy application, please contact the Office of Housing at 703.746.4990. Additional forms to be completed: English: Asset Certification; Authorization to Use and Exchange.Information; and Landlord Authorization. Spanish: Asset Certification ; Authorization to Use and Exchange Information; and Landlord Authorization. Arabic: Asset Certification; Authorization to Use and Exchange Information; and Landlord Authorization. Amharic: Asset Certification; Authorization to Use and Exchange.Information; and Landlord Authorization.
Other COVID-19 Housing Resources
For a comprehensive listing of renter, homeowner, and landlord resources available to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, visit COVID-19 Housing Resources.