Rental assistance in Arlington and Alexandria VA area.
Several churches, government programs and charities provide assistance with rent across the region of Alexandria as well as Arlington County Virginia. A combination of charitable or government grant money can be issued for paying rental expenses and some organizations even offer financial help with a security deposit or storage costs. Find help near you with paying rent in Arlington County and Alexandria.
The local municipal government, in particular the Department of Human Services, is focused on homeless prevention and there are several non-profits as well. Low-income families or struggling tenants should contact an organization as soon as they fall behind on their rent. By the time they have an eviction notice it may be too late. The application process is extensive, and any emergency financial assistance to pay back rent will be combined with case management, legal aid, or placement into affordable housing that has no wait. The primary places that may assist with housing and rental needs are below.
Organizations that help pay rent
Arlington Department of Human Services - Economic Assistance
Location is 2100 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22204. Intake number is (703)228-1350
The two main programs are a crisis service as well as applications to rent relief from the government. DHS help with back rent, utility bills, or place a client into shelter or give a free motel voucher. They also run a government funded housing subsidy program for the disabled in Arlington County senior citizens and working poor families with children.
Arlington County Housing Authority
2100 Clarendon Blvd #700, Arlington, VA 22201. Phone: (703) 228-3765 or call (703) 228-3760
They administer section 8 vouchers of Virginia and public housing for the very low income. This is income based apartments or housing in VA for residents in poverty.
Doorways for Women and Families
671 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203. Main phone - (703)504-9400
The main resource is the HomeStart Supportive Housing Program. Low income housing, apartments, and subsidies for paying rent are available to victims of abuse. Clients are women impacted by domestic violence, single parents, and families with children, including infants.
Salvation Army Social Services
There are multiple locations that provide emergency rental assistance. They also place people into transitional housing in Arlington County or the city of Alexandria. Grants may be issued to pay rent to prevent an eviction. Other programs include the Washington Area Fuel Fund and money for a security deposit.
- 615 Slaters Ln, Alexandria, VA 22314. Dial (703) 684-5500
- 518 South Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22204. Call (703)-979-3380 for information.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
4200 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 20598-7180. Dial (800)881-2462
Only provides emergency financial help to coast guard members. However the funds can help with back rent, motel rooms or moving costs.
United Community
Non-profit address is 7511 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, VA 22306. Call (703) 768-7106
All of northern VA is supported by the charity, including Arlington and Fairfax County as well Alexandria. They help struggling tenants that have an eviction pay their rent, gain financial stability and more. Rental assistance funds are limited, as with most non-profits.
Arlington Thrive
Call (703) 558-0035
Financial aid is for help, cooling bills, storage units, and more. The charity may offer same day money, or a loan, to prevent homelessness.
City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services
Office location is 4850 Mark Center Dr. 6th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311. Telephone: (703) 746-5700
Economic support is for people in the city only. Government rent assistance, motel or hotel vouchers for a room, deposit help and more. A major focus of the rent relief is on the vulnerable - seniors, disabled, veterans and others. More details on rent assistance in Alexandria from Economic Support.
Catholic Charities of Arlington and Alexandria
Location is 200 N Glebe Rd #250, Arlington, VA 22203. Phone: (703) 841-3830
Rental assistance is combined with other housing resources as well as social services. Single moms in northern VA as well as seniors can get help. They also help immigrants and asylum seekers find a place to live and apply for rental assistance.
Homeless Prevention - Community Guides from DHS
The city/county of Arlington has information on a wide range of financial resources, some of which help low-income families or tenants with an eviction notice. Everything from temporary rent payment help to relocation is available, and find details here. https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/DHS/Public-Assistance/Homelessness.
Legal Services of Northern Virginia
The pro-bono law firm can help with civil legal matters. This includes free legal aid as a form of eviction help, housing discrimination, and landlord-tenant mediation on disputes over rent.
- 100 N Pitt St #307, Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone: (703) 684-5566
- Arlington tenants can stop by 2200 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201. Call (703) 532-3733
PathForward (previously called Arlington Street People's Assistance Network -A-SPAN)
Location is 2020A 14th St N, Arlington, VA 22201. Call (703) 228-7802
The Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program combines case management with emergency rent or mortgage help. The goal is to stop evictions and rehouse people, with grant money available for back or first months rent and related bills.
Care Options – Based in Alexandria only supports the elderly or disabled.
Call (703)237-9048.
Options Care Center - HOPE of Northern VA, Inc.
Intake number is (703)536-2020
The program is Housing and Assistance for Pregnant Women. Funds can help with rental costs or utility or security deposits, baby needs, and more. Single or expectant moms can get get help.
Army Emergency Relief
Clients need to be veterans, in the military, or family. Call 866-878-6378.
Immediate or long term rental assistance is part of government benefits such as HUD-VASH or SSVF.
Christ House Arlington Diocese
Location is 131 S West St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2824. Call (703) 549-8644
People with a medical condition only (including the homeless) can apply for emergency help with housing costs - including back rent, utility arrears and more.
Related Content From Needhelppayingbills.com
|
