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Calling Rising Housing and Community Development Leaders
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed business operations in fundamental ways. In many industries, virtual interaction is now far more common than in-person interaction. Virtual workplaces do offer a variety of benefits, such as greater flexibility and time management,...
Will Regulatory Reform Solve Virginia’s Affordable Housing Crisis?
This post was written by Michelle Krocker, Executive Director in partnership with Brian Koziol, Executive Director of the Virginia Housing Alliance. Does the market build housing for low- and moderate-income households, seniors on fixed income and persons with...
Transition and New Leadership for NVAHA
After 17 years as the founder and Executive Director of NVAHA, I plan to step down from the organization in December. It has been my great joy to work with such a dynamic and committed group of professionals who are so passionate about the work that we do. I will...
Virginia’s Eviction Protections Are Ending
In 2020, legal protections were put in place for tenants to help them remain housed during the pandemic. Now, over 2 years later, with a potential COVID surge, many of these protections are expiring. In 2021, the Virginia General Assembly modified the ‘pay or quit’...
Crisis Averted – for Now
In 2015, the Virginia General Assembly passed an amendment to legislation governing landlord/tenant relationships, stating that a tenancy that was "month-to-month may be terminated by either party giving 30 days' notice in writing, prior to the next rent due...
The Affordable Housing Community Supports REGGI
This post was written by Michelle Krocker, Executive Director in partnership with Scott Peterson, Vice-Chair, Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions Our housing and community development work often focuses on statistical measures like the number of units created,...
Have you seen the numbers?
We begin 2022 with our health and safety at continued risk due to the COVID pandemic. All of us are effected, but people of color are disproportionately impacted by the trauma of housing instability, evictions, food insecurity and job loss. As we enter the new year,...
Help Bring Housing Opportunities to All!
As 2021 draws to a close and we look back over the past year, we are energized to tackle the challenges that lie ahead!
How Upfront Fees Make Rental Housing Unaffordable
This is one in an ongoing series of guests posts authored by advocates and experts on important aspects of community development that intersect with affordable housing. This post was authored by Christie Marra, Director of Housing Advocacy, Virginia Poverty Law...
Hold Them Accountable
NVAHA’s mission is to promote healthy, sustainable and equitable communities that meet the diverse housing needs of Northern Virginia residents. We advocate for public policies that preserve and create affordable housing, we collaborate with underserved communities to...
We envision a future in which Northern Virginia provides housing opportunities for all.
The mission of the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance is to promote healthy, sustainable and equitable communities that meet the diverse housing needs of Northern Virginia residents.