Affordable Housing Month

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Arlington is proud to celebrate Affordable Housing Month annually leading up to and during October. Affordable Housing Month highlights the importance of affordable housing and housing affordability to the County’s sustainability.

 

 

Affordable Housing Month 2026

Date      Event

September 22
3 p.m.

County Board Recessed Meeting

  • Delivery of Affordable Housing Month Proclamation
September 24
3:30 - 7:30 p.m.

 

Leckey Forum & Regional Housing Leaders Awards Ceremony

Location:
Trajectory Events Center
Innovation Center Metro
Herndon, VA

(Street Address: 13665 Dulles Technology Drive #150, Herndon, VA 20171)

Presented by the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (NVAHA), the annual Leckey Forum brings together housing professionals, public officials, advocates, and community partners for a timely conversation on the issues shaping housing across Northern Virginia and the Commonwealth. The program will be followed by the Regional Housing Leaders Awards Ceremony, recognizing individuals and organizations whose leadership and advocacy are helping expand housing opportunities and strengthen communities.

October 8
12 p.m.

Virtual Lunch & Learn - Affordable Housing Dashboard 2026 Update

Location: Virtual

Housing Division staff will present updated data on the County's housing needs and supply.

October 17
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Home Maintenance Workshop

Location:
Arlington Mill Community Center
909 S. Dinwiddie St., 4th floor  
Arlington, VA 22204

Participants will learn practical home maintenance techniques and basic repair fundamentals from experienced professionals. This year's workshop features a new session on maintenance and repair of tile and grout.

  • Learn more here. 

October 29

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Affordable Housing Bus Tour

Location:

Board and disembark bus at:

Ellen Bozman Government Center
2100 Clarendon Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201

This year's bus tour includes the Park Shirlington Apartments, the Goodwill redevelopment site at 10 S. Glebe Rd., and Wholey Legacy Homes in Rosslyn.


Explore Arlington’s Affordable Housing History

Take a look at our new interactive timeline highlighting key milestones, programs, and initiatives that have shaped affordable housing in Arlington over the years.

Explore the Affordable Housing Timeline