Housing Commission (Citizens Advisory Commission on Housing)

NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 emergency, Housing Commission meeting schedules and format have changed.

     • Meeting dates and times are tentative until a public notice and agenda are posted.
     • At this time, confirmed meetings will convene virtually. Learn how to view and participate below.

The Housing Commission is an all-volunteer, County Board-appointed, 13-member citizen advisory group responsible for advising the County Board on housing policy issues and funding allocations.

• Members

2021 Meetings

Meetings are typically scheduled monthly, prior to County Board meetings. To be included on the email distribution list for meeting agendas, contact Joel Franklin.

View past meetings

How to View and Participate in a Virtual Housing Commission Meeting

Virtual Housing Commission meetings will be held through electronic communication means in compliance with the Code of Virginia and Arlington County’s Continuity of Operations Ordinance. All meetings are open to virtual attendance by the public and closed to in-person attendance.

• Commission members, staff, and public testimony will be hosted by teleconference/videoconference via Microsoft Teams.
• Meeting access information will be provided on the Commission’s webpage at arlingtonva.us. (link will be posted in chart above prior to the meeting start)
• Live captioning is available when using the Microsoft Teams App. Please download the free Microsoft Teams App onto your computer and test it prior to the meeting. You must be using the Teams App and be logged in in order to use the live captioning feature. For further instruction on how to join a Teams Meeting, you can visit the How to Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting video.
• Audio is available from the dial-in phone option.
• A recording of the meeting will be posted to the Commission’s webpage two business days after the meeting.
• To request translation services or other reasonable accommodations, contact Joel Franklin: jefranklin@arlingtonva.us ; 703-228-7949.

The public can participate by sharing live verbal testimony or written comments in advance.

• Sign-up online to speak by 12 noon on the day of the meeting.
  • In-person registration will not be available.
  • Registered speakers will receive an email with further instruction.
  • Speakers will join the meeting via Microsoft Teams (accessible through a web browser or the free app), or, via a phone line to provide their comments.
  • To register by phone, contact Joel Franklin: 703-228-7949
• Submit written comments online to the Housing Commission. Comments received by 12 noon on the day of the meeting will be provided to the Commission in advance.