Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Alexandria, Virginia.

Waiting List
Closed: Alexandria, Virginia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Affordable Market Rate Housing Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Moderate Rehab Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Alexandria, Virginia Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Alexandria, Virginia Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Alexandria, Virginia.

The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from January 11, 2021, until January 13, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits have not yet been confirmed.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the ARHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the ARHA public notice on December 21, 2020.

Closed: Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Alexandria, Virginia.

The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from January 11, 2021, until January 13, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits have not yet been confirmed.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the ARHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the ARHA public notice on December 21, 2020.

Closed: Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) Elderly/Disabled Public Housing waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from September 4, 2018, until September 28, 2018. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

The Elderly/Disabled Public Housing program offers efficiency and 1-Bedroom units.

There were four ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the application at the ARHA office.
  2. Pick up an application at the ARHA office
  3. Call to request an application by mail.
  4. Send an email to request an application by mail.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must have been mailed to the ARHA office.

This waiting list had the following preferences: The Elderly, Persons with Disabilities, Persons Who Live or Work Locally, and Working/Employed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the ARHA website.

Closed: Affordable Market Rate Housing Other Project Based Waiting List

The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) Affordable Market Rate Housing waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from May 1, 2019, until September 9, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Visit the ARHA main office.
  2. Send an email to the ARHA.

For more information, visit the ARHA website.

Closed: Moderate Rehab Other Project Based Waiting List

This waiting list is for Other Project Based rental housing assistance in Alexandria, Virginia.

The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) last accepted Moderate Rehab Program waiting list applications for one day only from April 19, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not  been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the ARHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the ARHA notice on April 28, 2023.

Closed: Alexandria, Virginia Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Alexandria, Virginia.

The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from June 1, 2020, until June 2, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: This waiting list was only for individuals/family member(s) who have non-elderly (under age 62) disabled household member(s) who is/are:

  • Currently experiencing homelessness OR
  • Currently a client in a permanent supportive housing or rapid re-housing program.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Compete the online application.
  2. Print the paper application that was available online.

Once the application was completed, it was either:

  1. Emailed to the ARHA.
  2. Dropped off at the ARHA’s main office.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Elderly (7 points)
  • Disabled (6 points)
  • Currently experiencing homelessness (6 points)
  • Currently a client in a permanent supportive housing or rapid rehousing project (6 points)
  • Live in City of Alexandria & unemployed (2 Points)
  • Live in City of Alexandria and work (anywhere) (5 points)
  • Do not live but work in City of Alexandria (5 points)
  • Do not live or work in City of Alexandria but, employed (3 points)

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the ARHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the ARHA, as of June 1, 2020.

About The Agency

Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 2,819 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

600 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA

Visit Website(703) 549-7115

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority serves 2,221 low-income households. The agency manages 2,043 Housing Choice Vouchers and 689 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 79 percent of households served by Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority households.

How many Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 955 households and make up 43 percent of households served by Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

There are 1643 female-headed renter households living in Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 74% of those served by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority renters?

Black 1,843
Asian-Pacific Islander 22
White 155
Hispanic 200

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

There are 710 households headed by seniors served by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Senior households are 32% of households in Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing?

There are 377 persons with disabilities living in Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 17% of households served by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority?

The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on January 11, 2021 and closed on January 13, 2021.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Old Dominion Lp

3902 Old Dominion Blvd, Alexandria, Virginia 22305

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Ladrey Building

300 Wythe St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

bed 1
payment Subsidized

Lineage at North Patrick Street

625 N Patrick St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Alexandria Crossing at West Glebe

851 W Glebe Rd, Alexandria, Virginia 22305

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Samuel Madden Homes

921 N Henry St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

payment Subsidized

Saxony Square

427 Cook St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

payment Subsidized

Scattered Sites

2500 N Van Dorn St, Alexandria, Virginia 22302

payment Subsidized

James Bland Homes

806 First St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

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