1 bedroom Section 8 apartments in Shirlington, Arlington
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $2,620/mo for a 1 bedroom unit in ZIP 22206 — the current Small-Area FMR for the Shirlington area.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Arlington County's Human Rights ordinance (predates 2020 VA state law) prohibits source-of-income discrimination county-wide, layered on Virginia state protection. Enforcement via Arlington County Human Rights Commission plus VA DPOR.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 22206
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,540 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,620 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,920 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,690 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,330 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Governing PHA
Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority (ARHA)
HUD PHA code VA004 · 2,482 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
ARHA HCV waitlist status varies — check arha.us or call (703) 549-7115.
- Address
- 401 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA
- Phone
- (703) 549-7115
- Website
- https://www.arha.us
Arlington County Dept. of Human Services — Housing Assistance Bureau
HUD PHA code VA028 · 1,827 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Arlington County Department of Housing Services HCV waitlist: call (703) 228-1450.
- Address
- 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA
- Phone
- (703) 228-1450
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