Housing Virginia is a partnership of public and private organizations and committed individuals believing that all Virginians should have access to high quality, affordable housing.

Housing Virginia is a broad based, statewide partnership of public and private organizations and committed individuals. We believe that all Virginians should have access to high quality, affordable housing in suitable locations. Housing Virginia:

Promotes a positive image of affordable housing.
Demonstrates the need for affordable housing throughout Virginia.
Supports the work of local and regional housing networks to educate, communicate and advocate for affordable housing.
Influences public policy and planning to enhance the supply and quality of affordable housing.
Encourages the development of a supportive administrative, regulatory and financial environment.
Convenes key stakeholders to advance forward-looking housing policy development and facilitate dialogue on affordable housing trends.

Housing Virginia Announces the "Connecting Your Message Awards"

The "Connecting Your Message" Awards spotlight the effective use of traditional and emerging forms of communication to deliver the housing affordability message. Submission deadline: October 1st.

2010 Housing Affordability Report

Virginia's high cost of housing is highlighted in a 2010 housing affordability report.

Virginia's First Executive Housing Policy Framework

Governor McDonnell's policy will address homelessness and expanding affordable housing, as well as workforce housing, economic development, healthy neighborhoods, effective coordination of transportation, environmental issues and other opportunities.

Mixed Income/Mixed-use Housing Communities Study

A recently released report on the impact of mixed income/mixed use housing communities shows that they often have positive impacts on housing values and community livability in surrounding neighborhoods.