About Us

Housing Virginia is a non-profit organization that represents a diverse collaboration of housing organizations in Virginia who share a common desire to help educate Virginians about the benefits of affordable communities.

Housing Virginia represents REALTORS®, lenders, homebuilders and developers, nonprofits and state and local governments. We believe housing that is affordable to people at all income levels is the basic building block for individual growth, community revitalization and economic development. Together, we seek to dispel misperceptions about affordable housing and educate the public about the benefits of affordable communities.

The Need for More Affordable Communities

Everyone needs a place to live that is affordable and enables them to enjoy quality shelter while also affording other necessities, such as, daycare, health care and transportation. However, many Virginians continue to struggle without quality affordable houses and apartments.

For example, many seniors who live on fixed incomes seek affordable apartments at current market rents. People with disabilities who live on limited incomes need an affordable place to live that helps them live more independently. They often lack the money necessary to make accessibility modifications. Young families and single parents also seek homes and apartments that are safe and affordable as a stepping stone and source of stability. Additionally, municipal workers, teachers, young professionals and firefighters whose incomes are not keeping pace with housing costs seek affordable communities close to their places of employment.

Affordable Communities Benefit Everyone

Affordable communities benefit individuals, communities and area businesses through revitalization, economic development and an improved quality of life. An affordable place to call home acts as a building block of opportunity that helps individuals improve their financial situation; helps communities to attract and retain employers and employees; and helps the Commonwealth through revitalization and economic development.

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