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Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority is based in Alexandria, Alexandria County, VA and administers 2,482 Section 8 vouchers and 692 public housing units.
HUD PHA code VA004. Program type: Combined. Households served: 2,035. Occupancy: 71%. ZIP codes served: 8.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- Thank you for coming out to ARHA's first annual Trunk or Treat!ARHA hosted their first annual Trunk or Treat event, which appears to have been a success based on the thank you message.
- Read About ARHA's Joint Work Session with the Alexandria City CouncilARHA held a joint work session with the Alexandria City Council to discuss important matters.
- Trunk-or-Treat with ARHA and the Resident Association!ARHA is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event in partnership with the Resident Association.
- ARHA Board MeetingThe Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority has scheduled a board meeting.
- Coat Distribution on Sunday, October 25thThe Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority will distribute coats on Sunday, October 25th.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22206 | $2,760 | $2,880 | $3,190 | $4,070 | $4,790 |
| 22301 | $2,520 | $2,630 | $2,910 | $3,710 | $4,370 |
| 22302 | $2,170 | $2,270 | $2,510 | $3,200 | $3,770 |
| 22304 | $2,430 | $2,540 | $2,810 | $3,580 | $4,220 |
| 22305 | $2,010 | $2,100 | $2,320 | $2,960 | $3,480 |
| 22311 | $2,000 | $2,090 | $2,310 | $2,940 | $3,470 |
| 22312 | $2,120 | $2,210 | $2,450 | $3,120 | $3,680 |
| 22314 | $3,010 | $3,150 | $3,480 | $4,430 | $5,220 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority
401 Wythe St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 549-7115
Official website: arha.us
Email updates
About Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Overview
The Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority operates 692 public housing units and administers 2,482 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,035 households. With an occupancy rate of 71%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to support residents in Alexandria, Virginia.
Scale and standing
Among the 39 housing authorities in Virginia, the Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority ranks 9th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it in a significant position within the state, reflecting its substantial role in providing housing assistance to a large number of families in the Alexandria area.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Alexandria ranges from $2,160 to $3,230, with an average of $2,540. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,321. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 22314 at $3,230, while the lowest is in ZIP code 22311 at $2,160.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.