Office of Housing, City of Alexandria, VA

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The Office of Housing coordinates and administers housing-related programs and services and makes recommendations to the City Manager and City Council on housing policy and affordable housing investments.

11/25/2024

Housing 2040 to Host Affordable Housing Financial Tools Presentation at December AHAAC Meeting

The Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee (AHAAC) will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 2000 in City Hall. As part of the Housing 2040 Master Plan (Housing 2040) process, staff will present an overview of financial tools used to support the preservation and creation of affordable housing. If you are interested in learning more or providing input on this topic, you are encouraged to attend! The meeting is open to the public. No registration is required to attend.

Please email Christopher Do at [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting if you would like interpretation at the meeting.

For reasonable disability accommodations, please contact Anelva Corcos-Beltran at 703.746.3092, Virginia Relay 711, or [email protected]. If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you. Please email [email protected] or call 703.746.3960.

Housing 2040 Master Plan Kicks-Off Housing Survey The Office of Housing invites Alexandria residents and those interest ...
11/22/2024

Housing 2040 Master Plan Kicks-Off Housing Survey

The Office of Housing invites Alexandria residents and those interest in housing in Alexandria to complete a short survey on housing needs and issues impacting their community. The survey will inform the Housing 2040 Master Plan (Housing 2040) goals and recommendations. The survey is open through January 12, 2025 and is also available in Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Dari and Pashto (please select your preferred language using the drop down menu in the upper right hand corner of the survey).

Take the survey: https://www.research.net/r/AlexandriaVA-Housing2040

Paper copies of the survey are available at the Office of Housing, 421 King Street, Suite 215, Alexandria, VA 22314 and at all upcoming engagement events. Surveys will also be mailed upon request. Please contact Christopher Do at 703.746.3084/[email protected] to request a mailed copy.

Presentations and recordings of the Housing 2040 kick-off meetings, held on September 18 and 25, are available at alexandriava.gov/HousingPlan

For updates on the Housing 2040 process, please sign up for eNews and select the “Affordable Housing” category. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Housing at 703.746.4990.

For reasonable disability accommodations, please contact Anelva Corcos-Beltran at 703.746.3092, Virginia Relay 711, or [email protected]. If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you. Please email [email protected] or call 703.746.3960.

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11/19/2024

Looking for rental options in Alexandria? Are you thinking about buying a home? The Office of Housing, City of Alexandria, VA provides many resources to first-time homebuyers and renters including training and assistance programs.

Learn more about these services and how you can take advantage of them: http://alexandriava.gov/Housing

Housing 2040 Hosts Open Houses at Communities with Affordable Housing ProgramsPlease join the Housing 2040 team for this...
10/28/2024

Housing 2040 Hosts Open Houses at Communities with Affordable Housing Programs

Please join the Housing 2040 team for this unique opportunity to visit five Alexandria communities with affordable housing programs. Learn about how their programs were created and who they serve.

No registration is required.

October 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Southern Towers (The Monticello, 5055 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA)

October 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Waypoint at Fairlington (2451 Menokin Drive, Alexandria, VA)

October 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Lineage (625 North Patrick Street, Alexandria, VA)

October 31, 2-4 p.m.
The Spire (2875 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA)

Please also check the Housing 2040 Education Month website (https://www.alexandriava.gov/housing/housing-2040-education-month) for information on affordable housing development and tools, homeowners programs and resources, and landlord-tenant topics.

Presentations and recordings of the Housing 2040 kick-off meetings, held on September 18 and 25, are available at alexandriava.gov/HousingPlan. Starting with the Housing Needs Assessment, the Housing 2040 process will establish new housing affordability goals and examine housing policies, programs, and tools to support all Alexandria residents and workers. The current Housing Master Plan ends in 2025.

Please submit ideas, comments, or considerations for the Housing 2040 process through our new Community Comment Form(https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/8b536a3573f4453f8a9d885677e6e4d3), and join us at a listening pop up near you!

For updates on the Housing 2040 process, please sign up for eNews and select the “Affordable Housing” category. You can also follow us for updates on X and on Facebook . If you have questions, please contact the Office of Housing at 703.746.4990.

For reasonable disability accommodations, please contact Anelva Corcos-Beltran at 703.746.3092, Virginia Relay 711, or [email protected]. If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you. Please email [email protected] or call 703.746.3960.

The 2013 Housing Master Plan (HMP) established principles, goals, and strategies to address Alexandria's housing needs through 2025. The City is undertaking an update to the HMP through the Housing 2040 Master Plan process. Join us!

The Office of Housing provides services and resources to support landlords and property management companies, including ...
10/22/2024

The Office of Housing provides services and resources to support landlords and property management companies, including the complaint mediation, conversion and relocation assistance, and mold remediation requirements (https://www.alexandriava.gov/housing-services/landlord-and-property-manager-resources). The City also hosts an annual Apartment Manager’s Seminar to provide educational opportunities for landlords. Our next Apartment Manager’s Seminar is scheduled for Thursday, November 7th from 9am-12pm. This event is limited to landlords and property managers only; if you are interested in learning more, please contact [email protected]

Other agencies throughout Virginia also provide support, guidance, and resources for landlords, including this Landlord Tenant Handbook (https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/Docx/landlord-tenant/landlord-tenant-handbook-final.pdf) and sample Pay or Quit Notice (https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/Docx/landlord-tenant/nonpayment-notice-2022.pdf) from DHCD, and these landlord-tenant related Court forms (https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/48/landlord-tenant-forms) which have been gathered in one location by the Virginia Access to Justice Commission (https://vaatj.org/).

The Office of Housing provides a range of services to landlords and property managers.

Don't forget, our webinar on City homeownership assistance is today!The City of Alexandria Office of Housing is proud to...
10/16/2024

Don't forget, our webinar on City homeownership assistance is today!

The City of Alexandria Office of Housing is proud to introduce the Flexible Homeownership Assistance Program (FHAP). By offering financial support, this homeownership program aims to assist low- to moderate-income people and families in Alexandria in overcoming obstacles to becoming homeowners. Homeownership is the foundation of economic stability and a key platform to build generational wealth for families and individuals and the City is dedicated to removing the obstacles and making resources available to first-time home buyers.

Virtual

*Registration Required*
Register to attend in Spanish or English.

Wednesday, October 16th
Spanish - 12:00 pm- 12:30 pm: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0DHmy6xLQYudeC8D_HxNhg

English – 1:00pm – 1:30pm: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DxrgI_JPSoaU0jkIpFuXow

Modernize workflows with Zoom's trusted collaboration tools: including video meetings, team chat, VoIP phone, webinars, whiteboard, contact center, and events.

Condominium and Community Association Training For years, the City of Alexandria and Alexandria-based law firm MercerTri...
10/15/2024

Condominium and Community Association Training

For years, the City of Alexandria and Alexandria-based law firm MercerTrigiani have partnered to offer a variety of educational sessions related to condominium and community associations. The goals for these classes include educating community members about contracts and contracting for common interest communities; providing guidance on how to run association membership meetings; explaining the role of the Common Interest Ombudsman in managing community conflicts; and helping communities understand the legal requirements related to disability and accessibility.

To view videos of prior trainings and keep up to date on upcoming events, visit Homeowner Resources:

The Office of Housing provides a range of services to homeowners in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Energy, local nonprofits, and other organizations.

The City of Alexandria Office of Housing is proud to introduce the Flexible Homeownership Assistance Program (FHAP). By ...
10/12/2024

The City of Alexandria Office of Housing is proud to introduce the Flexible Homeownership Assistance Program (FHAP). By offering financial support, this homeownership program aims to assist low- to moderate-income people and families in Alexandria in overcoming obstacles to becoming homeowners. Homeownership is the foundation of economic stability and a key platform to build generational wealth for families and individuals and the City is dedicated to removing the obstacles and making resources available to first-time home buyers.

Virtual

*Registration Required*
Register to attend in Spanish or English.

Wednesday, October 16th
Spanish - 12:00 pm- 12:30 pm: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0DHmy6xLQYudeC8D_HxNhg

English – 1:00pm – 1:30pm: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DxrgI_JPSoaU0jkIpFuXow

Modernize workflows with Zoom's trusted collaboration tools: including video meetings, team chat, VoIP phone, webinars, whiteboard, contact center, and events.

Ever wonder where committed affordable housing is located in Alexandria?  Use this Interactive Affordable Rental Housing...
10/11/2024

Ever wonder where committed affordable housing is located in Alexandria? Use this Interactive Affordable Rental Housing Map to see the location of committed affordable housing in the City. While this map does not show whether units are available for rent, you can find a curated list of current availability within Alexandria’s committed affordable housing here. To receive this list monthly, please subscribe to the City’s eNews (select Affordable Housing category).

Map: alexandriava.gov/housing-services/renter-resources

Available Affordable Rental Unit List: alexandriava.gov/sites/default/files/2024-06/availablecommittedaffordablerentalunits.pdf

Subscribe to eNews: member.everbridge.net/1332612387832027/login

Please note that this map does not show where Alexandrians are using housing choice vouchers. In 2020, Virginia amended its state law to require that all rental properties accept voucher holders who are otherwise qualified for residency broadening opportunities to access housing on the private market.

The Office of Housing provides a range of services to renters in collaboration with the Department of Community and Human Services, the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority, and local and regional partners.

Tomorrow our fearless leader, Helen McIlvaine, joins with other regional housing practitioners to discuss transforming h...
10/10/2024

Tomorrow our fearless leader, Helen McIlvaine, joins with other regional housing practitioners to discuss transforming houses of worship into affordable housing. This lunch'n'learn will be from 12-1:15pm.

The NOVA region is home to a number of faith communities who have transformed their underutilized properties into thriving affordable housing communities. How did they do it? The ins and outs of church processes, government processes and community involvement will be the focus of discussion.

Register now:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: RELI Webinar: Transforming from a House of Worship to Affordable Housing. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Study: Impact of Affordable Housing on Property Values in Alexandria Curious about how affordable housing affects your n...
10/09/2024

Study: Impact of Affordable Housing on Property Values in Alexandria

Curious about how affordable housing affects your neighborhood? The Urban Institute's study – “The Impact of Affordable Housing on Property Values: New Insights from Alexandria” – sheds light on this important topic. Analyzing data from City of Alexandria between 2000 and 2020, the research finds that affordable housing developments are uniformly linked to a slight, but significant increase in nearby property values—about 0.09 percent. Citing the city’s development review and approval processes, the high quality design and construction standards set for affordable housing by lenders and investors, and the ongoing property maintenance and management processes followed by developers, this study underscores the potential for affordable housing to benefit local real estate markets and the broader community, offering valuable insights for those concerned about the impact of new affordable housing developments.

The Impact of Affordable Housing on Property Values: New Insights from Alexandria: urban.org/research/publication/assessing-impact-affordable-housing-nearby-property-values-alexandria-virginia

Brief Assessing the Impact of Affordable Housing on Nearby Property Values in Alexandria, Virginia , Display Date April 19, 2022 File File (443.72 KB) Stable, affordable housing provides benefits to both people with low incomes and local economies overall. Despite these benefits, property owners who...

Affordable Housing 101 For those seeking to understand the complexities of affordable housing development, two resources...
10/07/2024

Affordable Housing 101

For those seeking to understand the complexities of affordable housing development, two resources stand out. This three-part series created by Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (NVAHA) walks you through the basics of affordable housing finance and development from funding to construction: nvaha.org/housing-finance-101/. NVAHA has also numerous lunch and learn sessions on affordable housing-related topics such as an affordable housing finance Q&A Panel, what affordability looks like in Northern Virginia, and an affordable housing case study. You can view other lunch and learn presentations here: nvaha.org/events/.

The second resource is Local Housing Solutions, which provides an easy-to-understand yet comprehensive overview of what is affordable housing, its creation, and strategies for addressing funding gaps and affordability challenges: localhousingsolutions.org/housing-101-the-basics/. Both resources serve as valuable educational tools for individuals and communities navigating the affordable housing landscape.

The world of affordable housing can involve a unique (and sometimes confusing) set of terms. Frequently used terminology is defined on our website: alexandriava.gov/housing/housing-publications-reports-and-videos

A range of housing publications, funder reports, videos, and partner plans can be viewed here.

Local Housing PartnersOur community thrives through the collaboration of dedicated partners. Alexandria’s affordable hou...
10/03/2024

Local Housing Partners

Our community thrives through the collaboration of dedicated partners. Alexandria’s affordable housing development partners including ARHA, Affordable Homes and Communities (AHC Inc.), Housing Alexandria (former AHDC), and Wesley Housing (formerly Wesley Housing Development Corporation), as well as newcomer Community Housing Partners (CHP) work tirelessly to produce and preserve affordable homes that are both accessible and sustainable. Providers of supportive services and transitional housing such as Carpenter's Shelter, Community Lodgings, Inc. (CLI), Friends of Guest House, Sheltered Homes of Alexandria, ALIVE!, Men’s Home, and others offer a bridge to stability for those in need. Organizations like Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia and Rebuilding Together DC-Alexandria contribute by mobilizing volunteers to build homes and hope.

The City partners with a range of agencies, organizations, and developers that are essential in expanding housing affordability and opportunity across Alexandria, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Virginia Housing, the Department of Housing and Community Development, th...

10/02/2024

Which City agencies and groups are involved in housing in Alexandria in partnership with the Office of Housing? Learn about the range of City departments and agencies, City Council appointed Boards and Commissions, and numerous task forces and groups dedicated to supporting the housing and service needs of Alexandria residents and workers.

City Agencies & Departments

The Department of Community and Human Services Office of Community Services (OCS) provides services including homeless services, eviction prevention resources, and foreclosure prevention resources. To request OCS services, please call 703.746.5700 or text 703.346.5599.

The Office of Human Rights was established to combat discrimination, increase equal opportunity and protect human rights for persons who live, work, or visit in Alexandria and enforces the Alexandria Human Rights Code.

The Department of Planning and Zoning works closely with communities to carry out the City Council's priorities, fostering amenity-rich, service-oriented and equity-balanced neighborhoods; protecting historic and cultural resources; and supporting diverse and creative businesses.

Code Administration assists stakeholders with compliance related to Virginia's Uniform Statewide Building and Maintenance Codes (USBC), and the City Code nuisance and development provisions. The Maintenance Code Division assist in maintaining a safe, healthy and livable quality of life by maintaining the City's housing stock through proactive inspections and other means.

The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) responds to a variety of health-related issues facing Alexandrians. AHD leads the Healthy Homes Initiative, which works to ensure all Alexandrians have healthy and safe, hazard-free housing.

The City Attorney’s Office provides legal advice to City Council, Boards and Commissions, the City Manager and City Departments. The City Attorneys are responsible for drafting ordinances, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal papers. The office defends the City in civil court in actions taken against it and initiates cases to enforce the City’s laws and actions.

The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) is a public-private partnership that promotes the City of Alexandria as a premier location for businesses of all sizes, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and cutting-edge institutions of science and learning. AEDP promotes Alexandria by showcasing the transportation capabilities, workforce, location, scale, and livability to help .

The Office of Climate Action leads efforts in a variety of areas such as energy efficiency, high performance buildings, renewable energy, climate change mitigation and reporting, electric mobility, business assistance, community engagement, and advocacy.

Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority was established in 1939 to operate public housing for income-qualified households. It administers certain federal housing programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher Program. While ARHA is not a formal entity of the City government, City Council appoints ARHA’s board of commissioners and provides some funding to ARHA in support of its efforts to modernize its housing stock. To learn more about ARHA’s redevelopment activities, visit the ARHA projects website.

Boards & Commissions

The Alexandria Housing Affordability Advisory Committee (AHAAC) advises City Council on issues regarding the preservation and creation of affordable housing, makes recommendations on policies governing the City's Housing Trust Fund (HTF) and Housing Opportunities Fund, and conducts other activities related to affordable housing in the city.

The Landlord-Tenant Relations Board conciliates landlord-tenant complaints, and recommends and reports to City Council on legislation and policy in landlord-tenant relations.

Task Forces & Work Groups

The Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness is a diverse group of homeless service providers, local government agencies, and community stakeholders working together to make homelessness rare and brief in the City.

Eviction Prevention Task Force (EPTF) is a multi-agency partnership that works to reduce evictions, lessen their impact on residents, and develop long-term strategies. The Task Force includes representatives from several departments and organizations, including DCHS, the Office of Housing, the Sheriff’s Office, Legal Services of Northern Virginia, property managers, and emergency financial providers.

The ARHA Redevelopment Work Group enables coordination and communication between the City Council, the Planning Commission, and the ARHA Board of Commissioners to help develop a coordinated affordable housing strategy for Alexandria that includes the goal of sustaining and improving public and publicly assisted housing within the City of Alexandria.

The Hoarding Task Force is an interagency team whose mission is to coordinate all City actions related to severe hoarding cases in the City of Alexandria.

The Office of Housing’s mission is to help people attain and sustain housing equitably and affordably. To further this m...
10/01/2024

The Office of Housing’s mission is to help people attain and sustain housing equitably and affordably. To further this mission, the Office provides a wide range of services and programs to support housing opportunity and stability, including training and education, asset and construction management, technical and financial assistance for affordable housing development and preservation, and landlord tenant mediation services. You can learn more about many of the City’s housing services and programs by downloading our 2024 Housing Resource Guide (also available in Spanish , Amharic , Arabic , Dari , and Pashto), visiting our website, and following us through Education month.

alexandriava.gov/Housing

As the City of Alexandria comes to the end of its 2013 Housing Master Plan (HMP) timeframe, it is kicking off a new HMP ...
09/30/2024

As the City of Alexandria comes to the end of its 2013 Housing Master Plan (HMP) timeframe, it is kicking off a new HMP process – branded “Housing 2040” - in order to shape the City's housing principles, goals and projects through 2040. Two kick-off events took place in late September; on September 18th, we learned about the ongoing Housing Needs Assessment and the Housing 2040 timeline, purpose and engagement process, and on September 25th, members of the public met to collectively shape the Housing 2040 principles, goals, and projects. You can review the materials, including PPT presentations, from each kickoff meeting on the Housing Master Plan portion of our website: alexandriava.gov/HousingPlan.

During the month of October, the Office of Housing and its partners will be coordinating a series of events and releasing educational materials related to Alexandria’s housing needs and the Housing 2040 Master Plan. Learn about affordable housing development, homeownership, and landlord-tenant topics! Also, please visit our Affordable Housing definitions (alexandriava.gov/housing/housing-publications-reports-and-videos ) and terminology and Publications library (alexandriava.gov/housing/housing-publications-reports-and-videos ).

Please note that the lunch and learn events require registration for the live Zoom webinars planned.

The 2013 Housing Master Plan (HMP) established principles, goals, and strategies to address Alexandria's housing needs through 2025. The City is undertaking an update to the HMP through the Housing 2040 Master Plan process. Join us!

Football🏈? Pfft. Pumpkins🎃? Whatevs. The best part of fall is the return of the Common Interest Communities Education Se...
09/30/2024

Football🏈? Pfft. Pumpkins🎃? Whatevs. The best part of fall is the return of the Common Interest Communities Education Series! 🍂

Join us for a free webinar on Transparent Governance for Condo and Homeowners' Associations on Saturday, October 5, 9:30-11:30am. Our friends from MercerTrigiani will be back to share information on open meetings, access to books & records, email communications and more.

The Office of Housing provides a range of services to homeowners in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Energy, local nonprofits, and other organizations.

Football🏈? Pfft. Pumpkins🎃? Whatevs.  The best part of fall is the return of the Common Interest Communities Education S...
09/25/2024

Football🏈? Pfft. Pumpkins🎃? Whatevs. The best part of fall is the return of the Common Interest Communities Education Series! 🍂

Join us for a free webinar on Transparent Governance for Condo and Homeowners' Associations on Saturday, October 5, 9:30-11:30am. Our friends from MercerTrigiani will be back to share information on open meetings, access to books & records, email communications and more.

Register:

The Office of Housing provides a range of services to homeowners in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Department of Energy, local nonprofits, and other organizations.

Address

421 King Street, Suite 215
Alexandria, VA
22314

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17037463401

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