Housing Grants
The County’s Housing Grants Program provides rental assistance to low-income Arlington residents. These grants cover a portion of monthly rent, depending on household income, household size and rent amount. Applicants must meet income requirements and personal assets may not exceed $35,000.
Housing Grants Frequently Asked Questions(PDF, 254KB)
Download the Housing Grant Application in English(PDF, 694KB)
Download the Housing Grant Application in Spanish(PDF, 385KB)
Eligibility Requirements
This program serves Arlington renters who are:
Income Guidelines
Maximum allowable gross income from all sources is as follows (however, depending on ages of household members and apartment rent, actual income limits may be less):
| Household size |
Annual Income Limits (Effective May 2024) |
| 1 |
$46,028
|
| 2 |
$52,615
|
| 3 |
$59,203
|
| 4 |
$65,748
|
| 5 |
$71,018
|
| 6 |
$76,288
|
| 7 |
$81,558
|
| 8 |
$86,828
|
Where to Apply
Department of Human Services
2100 Washington Blvd., 3rd floor
Arlington, VA 22204
703-228-1350
TTY 703-228-1398
You can also apply online at DHShg@arlingtonva.us. Be sure to include residency verification with your application.
After you apply for a Housing Grant: If you are looking for an apartment and need us to estimate the amount of the Housing Grant that you might be eligible to receive, please let us know. If you have given us enough information, we will write a letter for you. This letter may help you qualify for the apartment.