Virginia Housing Directory
Virginia Housing, Reentry-Friendly Rentals & Shelter Options
Statewide directory of housing and shelter resources that may be used while on probation, parole, or other community supervision in Virginia. Listings focus on public housing systems, coordinated entry for shelters, and community programs that may accept justice-involved residents. OACRA does not place people in housing – use this list to find the right office to contact and always confirm with your officer, attorney, and provider before moving in.
Statewide & Online Tools
Coverage: statewide (Virginia) and online search tools
🏛️ Statewide Public Housing & Rental Help
Virginia Housing (State Housing Agency)
State housing finance agency; information on affordable rentals, vouchers, and homeownership programs.
State housing finance agency; information on affordable rentals, vouchers, and homeownership programs.
Start here for statewide info
VirginiaHousingSearch.com
Free online search tool for affordable and market-rate rental listings across Virginia.
Free online search tool for affordable and market-rate rental listings across Virginia.
Filter by county & rent range
211 Virginia – Housing & Shelter Search
Call 2-1-1 or search online for emergency shelter, rental assistance, and utilities help.
Call 2-1-1 or search online for emergency shelter, rental assistance, and utilities help.
Ask for local housing resources
HUD Resource Locator
Map of local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and HUD-funded housing programs.
Map of local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and HUD-funded housing programs.
Find your local PHA
🏠 Statewide Community & Reentry-Friendly Options (confirm with officer)
Virginia Supportive Housing
Permanently supportive housing developments in several regions for people exiting homelessness.
Permanently supportive housing developments in several regions for people exiting homelessness.
Ask about background checks
Oxford House – Virginia
Network of peer-run sober living homes across Virginia.
Network of peer-run sober living homes across Virginia.
Search by state & city
Virginia DOC Reentry Resource Lists
Regional reentry resource guides with transitional housing and support services.
Regional reentry resource guides with transitional housing and support services.
Ask your reentry or probation officer for the latest list
Northern Virginia
Counties/Cities: Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, Loudoun, Prince William & nearby
🏛️ Public Housing & Coordinated Entry
Fairfax County – Coordinated Entry & Shelters
Single point of entry for county-funded shelters and housing programs.
Single point of entry for county-funded shelters and housing programs.
Call before going to a shelter
Arlington County Homeless Services
Access to emergency shelter, motel placements, and housing case management.
Access to emergency shelter, motel placements, and housing case management.
Search “Homeless Services” on site
City of Alexandria – Homeless Services
Coordinated entry for shelters, rapid rehousing, and prevention programs.
Coordinated entry for shelters, rapid rehousing, and prevention programs.
Check for intake phone numbers
🏠 Community & Reentry-Friendly Housing (confirm with officer)
New Hope Housing
Nonprofit providing shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing in Northern Virginia.
Nonprofit providing shelters, transitional housing, and supportive housing in Northern Virginia.
Ask about criminal history screening
OAR of Arlington, Alexandria & Falls Church
Reentry case management, limited housing assistance, and connections to local shelters.
Reentry case management, limited housing assistance, and connections to local shelters.
Mention you are on supervision
Loudoun & Prince William Community Agencies
Local nonprofits manage small transitional housing and rapid rehousing slots.
Local nonprofits manage small transitional housing and rapid rehousing slots.
Use 211 or county websites to locate openings
Central Virginia / Richmond Area
Counties/Cities: Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover & nearby
🏛️ Public Housing & Coordinated Entry
Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority (RRHA)
Manages public housing communities and Housing Choice Vouchers in the City of Richmond.
Manages public housing communities and Housing Choice Vouchers in the City of Richmond.
Check waitlist & eligibility rules
Greater Richmond Continuum of Care
Coordinates access to emergency shelters, rapid rehousing, and supportive housing.
Coordinates access to emergency shelters, rapid rehousing, and supportive housing.
Look for “coordinated entry” contact
🏠 Community & Reentry-Focused Housing (confirm with officer)
REAL LIFE
Reentry program offering recovery-oriented housing and support for people returning from incarceration.
Reentry program offering recovery-oriented housing and support for people returning from incarceration.
Ask which houses accept probationers
HomeAgain Richmond
Emergency shelters and transitional housing for single adults and families.
Emergency shelters and transitional housing for single adults and families.
Ask how they handle criminal history
Housing Families First
Family-focused shelter and rapid rehousing services in the Richmond area.
Family-focused shelter and rapid rehousing services in the Richmond area.
Confirm if supervision is allowed
Hampton Roads / Tidewater
Cities: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth, Chesapeake & nearby
🏛️ Public Housing & Regional Networks
Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority (NRHA)
Public housing and voucher administration for the City of Norfolk.
Public housing and voucher administration for the City of Norfolk.
Check open waitlists & screening
Regional Homeless & Housing Coalitions
Coordinated entry lines connect to shelters and rehousing programs across Hampton Roads.
Coordinated entry lines connect to shelters and rehousing programs across Hampton Roads.
Use 211 or city websites to locate the correct coalition
Virginia Beach Housing Resource Center
Central site for shelter, drop-in day services, and housing support.
Central site for shelter, drop-in day services, and housing support.
Search “Housing Resource Center”
🏠 Community & Recovery Housing (confirm with officer)
Virginia Supportive Housing – Hampton Roads
Single-site and scattered-site supportive housing for people exiting homelessness.
Single-site and scattered-site supportive housing for people exiting homelessness.
Ask how referrals are made
Faith-Based Transitional Housing Ministries
Church-run recovery homes and transitional houses that may accept people on supervision.
Church-run recovery homes and transitional houses that may accept people on supervision.
Use 211 or your officer’s list & confirm rules
Shenandoah Valley & Northwest
Areas: Harrisonburg, Winchester, and surrounding counties
🏛️ Public & Regional Housing Networks
Shenandoah Valley Homeless Coalitions
Regional Continuums of Care managing shelter and housing referrals.
Regional Continuums of Care managing shelter and housing referrals.
Contact via 211 or local DSS office
Local Housing Authorities
City and county housing authorities manage vouchers and public housing.
City and county housing authorities manage vouchers and public housing.
Search by “housing authority + county name”
🏠 Community & Transitional Housing (confirm with officer)
Local Missions & Rescue Shelters
Faith-based shelters offering beds and limited case management.
Faith-based shelters offering beds and limited case management.
Ask how they document stays for court
Regional Transitional Houses
Smaller programs that may accept people leaving jail or prison.
Smaller programs that may accept people leaving jail or prison.
Use 211 / DOC reentry list for current openings
Blue Ridge / Roanoke & Lynchburg
Cities: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Charlottesville & surrounding counties
🏛️ Public Housing & Regional Systems
Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority
Administers public housing and voucher programs in Roanoke.
Administers public housing and voucher programs in Roanoke.
Check current application status
Lynchburg & Charlottesville Housing Authorities
Local PHAs for vouchers and public housing in each city.
Local PHAs for vouchers and public housing in each city.
Search by city name + “housing authority”
🏠 Community Shelters & Recovery Housing (confirm with officer)
ARCH Roanoke – Trust House
Low-barrier shelter with beds for adults, including veterans and people with disabilities.
Low-barrier shelter with beds for adults, including veterans and people with disabilities.
Ask how they report stays if needed
Regional Recovery & Sober Living Homes
Mixture of nonprofit and privately operated sober houses.
Mixture of nonprofit and privately operated sober houses.
Use Oxford House & local directories; confirm supervision rules
Southwest Virginia
Areas: Bristol, Abingdon, Wise, Tazewell & surrounding counties
🏛️ Public Housing & Regional Coalitions
Southwest Virginia Homeless Coalitions
Regional networks coordinating shelter and housing resources across rural counties.
Regional networks coordinating shelter and housing resources across rural counties.
Access through 211 or local social services
Local Housing Authorities & Redevelopment Agencies
Each city/county operates its own public housing or voucher program where available.
Each city/county operates its own public housing or voucher program where available.
Search by county name + “housing authority”
🏠 Community Shelters & Transitional Housing (confirm with officer)
Regional Missions & Rescue Shelters
Faith-based shelters providing short-term beds and limited case management.
Faith-based shelters providing short-term beds and limited case management.
Ask about documentation and any curfew rules
Reentry & Transitional Housing Programs
Small nonprofit programs that may have beds for people returning from jail or prison.
Small nonprofit programs that may have beds for people returning from jail or prison.
Use DOC reentry list / 211; verify eligibility and supervision conditions
Safety & overnight rules: Some shelters have curfews, sobriety rules, or limits on how long you can stay. Leaving without permission or missing curfew can cause issues with supervision. Before moving in, ask how they handle curfew, passes, and written proof of your stay.
Court & supervision rules: Being listed here does not mean a housing program is automatically approved for your case. Always verify with your probation/parole officer, attorney, or case manager before signing a lease, paying a deposit, or entering a program.
Paperwork tip: Keep copies of leases, shelter intake forms, letters showing you live there, and receipts for rent or program fees. Those documents can help you prove your address and housing stability if the court or supervision office asks.
