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Arlington County Dept of Human Services
Arlington County Dept of Human Services is based in Arlington, Arlington County, VA and administers 1,827 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code VA028. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 1,561. Occupancy: 85%. ZIP codes served: 12.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2027-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington County | $2,000 | $2,510 | $2,472 | $3,759 | $4,150 | $5,967 |
| Ineligible Housing Areas (exception area) | $2,410 | $2,740 | $3,040 | $3,540 | $4,170 | $5,233 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartments, High Rise), effective 2026-07-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Heat (Natural Gas) | $26 | $31 | $35 | $40 | $44 |
| Space Heat (Bottled Gas) | $71 | $84 | $96 | $108 | $120 |
| Space Heat (Electric Resistance) | $21 | $25 | $32 | $38 | $44 |
| Space Heat (Electric Heat Pump) | $18 | $22 | $25 | $28 | $30 |
| Space Heat (Fuel Oil) | $59 | $70 | $80 | $90 | $100 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $4 | $5 | $7 | $9 | $11 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $11 | $12 | $18 | $24 | $29 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $7 | $8 | $11 | $15 | $19 |
| Other Electric | $25 | $30 | $42 | $53 | $65 |
| Air Conditioning | $10 | $12 | $17 | $21 | $26 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $10 | $15 | $20 | $24 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $24 | $29 | $41 | $54 | $67 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $16 | $19 | $25 | $30 | $35 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $20 | $24 | $34 | $45 | $55 |
| Water | $24 | $26 | $41 | $55 | $70 |
| Sewer | $35 | $41 | $70 | $100 | $130 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22101 | $2,630 | $2,750 | $3,040 | $3,870 | $4,560 |
| 22201 | $3,170 | $3,310 | $3,660 | $4,660 | $5,490 |
| 22202 | $3,170 | $3,310 | $3,660 | $4,660 | $5,490 |
| 22203 | $2,990 | $3,120 | $3,450 | $4,400 | $5,180 |
| 22204 | $2,080 | $2,170 | $2,400 | $3,060 | $3,600 |
| 22205 | $2,000 | $2,090 | $2,310 | $2,940 | $3,470 |
| 22206 | $2,760 | $2,880 | $3,190 | $4,070 | $4,790 |
| 22207 | $2,430 | $2,540 | $2,810 | $3,580 | $4,220 |
| 22209 | $2,620 | $2,730 | $3,020 | $3,850 | $4,530 |
| 22211 | $2,630 | $2,740 | $3,040 | $3,870 | $4,550 |
| 22213 | $2,450 | $2,510 | $2,820 | $3,520 | $4,150 |
| 22214 | $2,410 | $2,510 | $2,780 | $3,540 | $4,170 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Arlington County Dept of Human Services
2100 Washington Blvd Fl 3, Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: (703) 228-1450
Official website: arlingtonva.us/About-Arlington/Newsroom/Articles/2023/Arlington-County-to-Hold-Housing-Choice-Voucher-Program-Waitlist-Lottery-in-2023
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About Arlington County Dept of Human Services
Overview
The Arlington County Dept of Human Services operates as a voucher-only Section 8 housing authority. It administers 1,827 Section 8 vouchers, serving 1,561 households with an occupancy rate of 85%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Arlington County.
Scale and standing
Among the 39 housing authorities in Virginia that provide Section 8 vouchers, the Arlington County Dept of Human Services ranks 13th in terms of voucher size. This places it in a significant position within the state, reflecting its substantial role in providing rental assistance to a large number of households in Arlington County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in Arlington County ranges from $2,130 to $3,370, with an average of $2,839. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,321. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 22201 at $3,370, while the lowest is in ZIP code 22205 at $2,130.
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.