Please note: ARHA offices will be closed starting Wednesday, December 24th in observance of the Christmas holiday.
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Interested in Serving on the ARHA Board of Commissioners?
Interested in Serving on the ARHA Board of Commissioners? The City of Alexandria is currently accepting applications to fill vacancies on the … Read More
ARHA Office Closures for the end of 2025
During November and December, ARHA offices will be closed on certain days. Please see the dates below and stay tuned to reminder notices posted here… Read More
This Saturday: Coat Giveaway with Sixteenth Tabernacle Beth El!
Join Sixteenth Tabernacle Beth El for their Coat Giveaway Part 2 on this Saturday, December 13 at 634 N Patrick Street from 3PM to 4:30PM! New and… Read More
This Saturday: Custard & Cookies with Santa!
Join Councilwoman Jacinta Greene & Santa Claus at the Charles Houston Rec Center for Custard & Cookies! From 1:30pm to 3:30pm, Kids can share… Read More
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(ARHA or the “Authority”) is a public agency established under the Housing Authority Law, Chapter 1, Title 36 of the Code of Virginia of 1938. It’s primary mission is to provide sanitary and safe dwelling accommodations to persons of low income at rents they can afford. Low income is defined by federal, state and local regulations for programs administered by ARHA.
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