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Section 8 & Affordable Housing in Alexandria city, Virginia
This page covers Section 8 and other affordable-housing programs in Alexandria city, Virginia. Everything below is drawn from federal HUD datasets, with the source and refresh date for each one shown at the bottom of the page. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing authority
- Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $2,438
- Income limit (50%), family of 4
- $83,050
- HUD-recorded properties
- 43
Who administers housing assistance here
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program in Alexandria city is administered by Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority, (703) 549-7115. Housing authorities — not landlords, and not this website — decide who is eligible, run the waiting lists and issue vouchers.
HUD identifies this authority by the code VA004. It reports 2,482 Housing Choice Voucher units and 692 public housing units in its portfolio.
FY2026 income limits for Alexandria city
Alexandria city is in HUD’s Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $166,100).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $58,150 |
| 2 people | $66,450 |
| 3 people | $74,750 |
| 4 people | $83,050 |
| 5 people | $89,700 |
| 6 people | $96,350 |
| 7 people | $103,000 |
| 8 people | $109,650 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $34,900 | $58,150 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $39,900 | $66,450 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $44,900 | $74,750 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $49,850 | $83,050 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $53,850 | $89,700 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $57,850 | $96,350 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $61,850 | $103,000 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $65,850 | $109,650 | $141,000 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
FY2027 Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rents for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area area (how Fair Market Rents work).
| Unit size | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | $2,111 | $2,204 | $2,438 | $3,107 | $3,658 |
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $2,111 / month |
| 1 bedroom | $2,204 / month |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,438 / month |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,107 / month |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,658 / month |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027. 91 FR 56156 (published 2026-09-01). Effective 2026-10-01 except areas where HUD received a valid reevaluation request. HUD area code METRO47900M47900. Imported 4 October 2026.
Assisted and affordable properties recorded in Alexandria city
HUD records 43 subsidised or tax-credit properties in this county. Each is listed below under the program that federal records actually associate it with. None of these listings means a unit is currently vacant or that applications are open.
HUD-Assisted Properties
Properties with an active HUD subsidy contract, such as Project-Based Section 8, Section 202 housing for the elderly, or Section 811 housing for people with disabilities.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie B. Rose House | 399 Pendleton St, Alexandria 22314 | HUD-Assisted Property | 90 assisted | (703) 548-4946 |
| Bellefonte Apartments | 417 E Bellefonte Ave, Alexandria 22301 | HUD-Assisted Property | 12 assisted | (703) 746-3471 |
| CLARIDGE HOUSE II | 301 N Ripley St, Alexandria 22304 | HUD-Assisted Property | 300 assisted | (703) 823-5444 |
| EDSALL STATION APARTMENTS | 6272 Edsall Rd, Alexandria 22312 | HUD-Assisted Property | 135 assisted | (703) 370-8280 |
| FOXCHASE OF ALEXANDRIA | 766 N Howard St, Alexandria 22304 | HUD-Assisted Property | 423 assisted | (703) 823-5150 |
| Heritage at Old Town (A1) | 500 S Alfred St, Alexandria 22314 | HUD-Assisted Property | 89 assisted | (703) 549-1127 |
| HERITAGE AT OLD TOWN (A2) | 500 S Alfred St, Alexandria 22314 | HUD-Assisted Property | 51 assisted | — |
| Olde Towne West III | 500 S Alfred St, Alexandria 22314 | HUD-Assisted Property | 75 assisted | (703) 549-4343 |
| PENDLETON PARK APTS | 608 N Payne St, Alexandria 22314 | HUD-Assisted Property | 4 assisted | (703) 549-7115 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
Public Housing Developments
Developments owned or operated by a public housing authority.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braddock, Whiting, & Reynolds | 281 S Whiting St, Alexandria 22304 | Public Housing Development | 48 total | (703) 549-7115 |
| Chatham Square | 427 Cook St, Alexandria 22314 | Public Housing Development | 52 total | (703) 549-7115 |
| James Bland Phase IV | 805 N Patrick St, Alexandria 22314 | Public Housing Development | 44 total | (703) 549-7115 |
| LADREY BUILDING | 300 Wythe St, Alexandria 22314 | Public Housing Development | 170 total | (703) 549-7115 |
| Ramsey Homes | 625 N Patrick St, Alexandria 22314 | Public Housing Development | 52 total | (703) 549-7115 |
| SAMUEL MADDEN HOMES | 1332 Madison St, Alexandria 22314 | Public Housing Development | 156 total | (703) 549-7115 |
| SCATTERED SITES | 3108 S 28th St, Alexandria 22302 | Public Housing Development | 122 total | (703) 549-7115 |
| WEST GLEBE LP | 859 W Glebe Rd, Alexandria 22305 | Public Housing Development | 48 total | (703) 549-7115 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
LIHTC Affordable Properties
Properties financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. LIHTC is a financing program, not Section 8 — rent is restricted, but a tax-credit property is not required to accept Housing Choice Vouchers and may have its own separate waiting list.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARBELO AND LONGVIEW | 831 BASHFORD LANE, ALEXANDRIA 22314 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 75 assisted | — |
| BEVERLY PARK | 613 NOTABENE DR, ALEXANDRIA 22305 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 33 assisted | — |
| BRADDOCK WHITING REYNOLDS | 1706 W BRADDOCK RD, ALEXANDRIA 22302 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
| BRENT PLACE | 375 S REYNOLDS ST, ALEXANDRIA 22304 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 196 assisted | — |
| CAMERON VALLEY | 1100 QUAKER HILL DR, ALEXANDRIA 22314 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| CHATHAM SQUARE | 409 EUILLE ST, ALEXANDRIA 22314 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 52 assisted | — |
| CRESTVIEW COMMONS | 318 S WHITING ST, ALEXANDRIA 22304 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 290 assisted | — |
| ELBERT AVENUE | 3908 ELBERT AVE, ALEXANDRIA 22305 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| FIELDS OF ALEXANDRIA | 4309 DUKE ST, ALEXANDRIA 22304 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 304 assisted | — |
| FIELDS OF OLD TOWN | 1229 N QUAKER LN, ALEXANDRIA 22302 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 98 assisted | — |
| JACKSON CROSSING | 120 EAST REED AVENUE, ALEXANDRIA 22305 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 78 assisted | — |
| JAMES BLAND I | 808 MADISON ST, ALEXANDRIA 22314 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 18 assisted | — |
| JAMES BLAND IV | 898 N ALFRED ST, ALEXANDRIA 22314 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
| JAMES BLAND PHASE II | 801 MADISON ST, ALEXANDRIA 22314 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 18 assisted | — |
| JAMES BLAND V | 998 N. ALFRED STREET, ALEXANDRIA 22314 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 54 assisted | — |
| LACY COURT | 4-8 WEST NELSON AVENUE, ALEXANDRIA 22301 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
| LYNHAVEN (WILLAM WATTERS) | 3513-3525 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE, ALEXANDRIA 22305 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 49 assisted | — |
| NEXUS AT WEST ALEX | 4622 KING STREET, ALEXANDRIA 22302 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 74 assisted | — |
| OLD DOMINION HOUSING | 3963 OLD DOMINION BLVD, ALEXANDRIA 22305 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 36 assisted | — |
| PARCVIEW | 5380 HOLMES RUN PKWY, ALEXANDRIA 22304 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 120 assisted | — |
| PENDLETON PARK | 610 N PAYNE ST, ALEXANDRIA 22314 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 24 assisted | — |
| POTOMAC WEST | 3515 MOUNT VERNON AVE, ALEXANDRIA 22305 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 45 assisted | — |
| QUAKER HILL | 1252 QUAKER HILL DR, ALEXANDRIA 22314 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 60 assisted | — |
| ST. JAMES PLAZA | 5140 FILLMORE AVENUE, ALEXANDRIA 22311 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 93 assisted | — |
| STATION AT POTOMAC YARD | 2501 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, ALEXANDRIA 22301 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 44 assisted | — |
| WEST GLEBE HOUSING | 865 W GLEBE RD, ALEXANDRIA 22305 | LIHTC Affordable Property | 48 assisted | — |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
How to apply
Contact the administering housing authority
Named above. Only they can tell you whether a waiting list is open.
Check the income limits
In the table above for your household size. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or families experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before. It is usually free and rarely published online.
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 14 May 2025 · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Multifamily Properties – Assisted (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Properties (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).