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

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

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. 

     New  Draft PHA Annual Plan 2008 - written public comment will be accepted through 4/7/08.

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.