Housing Assistance

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Economic Independence Division
2100 Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22204
703-228-1350
703-228-1788 TTY 
dhs@arlingtonva.us

Manage Your Benefits Online!

You can check your eligibility, apply for public assistance programs, and manage your account online through Virginia CommonHelp. Click here to learn what documentation and information you will need when you apply.
 

These are common forms and documents used within the Clinical Coordination Program (CCP) Centralized Access System (CAS) for access to housing programs and other resources.

• CCP Services Application
• Shelter and Residence Expense Verification
• CAS Intake Requirements (Check List)(PDF, 112KB)
• CAS intake requirements (SPANISH) (Check list)(PDF, 131KB)
• CAS Policies and Procedures

• Permanent Supportive Housing Policies and Procedures

Public assistance fraud occurs when a person knowingly makes false statements, withholds information or fails to report information necessary to determine eligibility or benefits. Learn more about fraud and how to report it.