Housing Assistance

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Economic Independence Division

2100 Washington Blvd. 
Arlington, VA 22204
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Phone: 703-228-1350
TTY 711

Email: 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. Visit our CommonHelp page 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.

• Nueva Solicitud de Servicios(PDF, 867KB)
• CCP Services Application(PDF, 910KB)
• CAS Intake Requirements (Check List)(PDF, 112KB)
• CAS intake requirements (SPANISH) (Check list)(PDF, 131KB)
• Shelter and Residence Expense Verification
• CAS Policies and Procedures

• Permanent Supportive Housing Policies and Procedures(PDF, 548KB) (updated September 2025)
• Eligibility Memo(PDF, 218KB)

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.