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ALBEMARLE COUNTY OFFICE OF HOUSING


MISSION STATEMENT

The County of Albemarle Office of Housing (ACOH) shall strive to increase opportunities for all County citizens to secure and maintain decent, safe, sanitary, accessible and affordable housing with special emphasis given to those citizens least able to obtain it.

 

PUBLIC NOTICES

 Housing Choice Voucher Program

 The Albemarle County Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly Section 8) waiting list is CLOSED for an indefinite amount of time.

     Project Based Rental Assistance

The Albemarle County Office of Housing is currently accepting applications for PROJECT-BASED rental assistance for the following  properties which began July 7, 2008:  Park's Edge Apartments, Park View Apartments, and Scottsville School Apartments.  Each of these properties has specific occupancy requirements and applications will only be accepted if those requirements are met.  You may apply in person on weekdays between the hours of 8AM and 5PM.  Applications will be mailed upon request or may be accessed at our website by clicking here and selecting the Project Based Housing Pre-Application.  For any further questions regarding the application process, please contact feel free to contact us.

  Community Development Block Grant

   Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, VA will conduct a public hearing on Wedneday, January 13, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. in the Lane Auditorium located at 401 McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA to solicit public input on local housing and community development needs in relation to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding available to the county.  Information on the amount of funding available, eligible activites, requirements to benefit low and moderate income persons, and plans to minimize displacement will be available.  Citizens may also comment on the past use of CDBG funds.  Complaints and grievances can be submitted in writing to the County of Albemarle at 401 MCIntire Rd, Charlottesville VA 22902 until January 11, 2010.  All interested parties are urged to attend.  For more information contact Ron White at 434-296-5839.  If you plan to attend and have any special needs requirements please contact Ella Jordan at 434-296-5843.

 

What Does the Housing Department Do?

The primary focus of the Albemarle County Housing Department is to assist people with securing rental housing and paying rental subsidy.  The Housing Department also assists people in purchasing homes and can help people set goals to become economically self sufficient.

Currently, there are three Housing Programs: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, The Homebuyer's Club, and The Family Self-Sufficiency Program.

 

Hours of Operation?  Location?

Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.  Our address is 1600 5th St Suite B Charlottesville, VA 22902.  We are located on 5th St less than half a mile from I-64 and the Holiday Inn.  If you are unfamiliar with the Charlottesville Area, please click here for a map and directions to our office. 

 

                       


The Albemarle County Office of Housing Shall Not Deny Any Family or Individiaul the Equal Opportunity to Apply for or Receive Assistance Under the Section 8 Programs on the Basis of RAce, Color, Sex, Religion, Creed,  National or Ethnic Origin, Age, Familial Status, Handicap or Disability.

The Albemarle County Office of Housing is Accessible to Persons with Disabilities.  Accessibility for the Hearing Impaired is Provided by Calling the Virginia Relay Center by Dialing 711.

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