Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,827 · Households served: 1,561 · Occupancy: 85% · ZIP codes served: 12
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.
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.
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.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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