HOUSING

Tens of thousands of Virginians are kicked out of their homes every year.

Virginia lawmakers hope the election of Abigail Spanberger to the Governor’s Mansion will breathe new life in the fight to address the state’s housing crisis.

If you’re looking for affordable Virginia cities, here’s your guide to the cheapest spots based on Zillow rental data.

The Democratic nominee for governor wants Virginia to become the national leader in addressing the housing affordability crisis by increasing the housing supply.

As news broke Tuesday that the US Supreme Court halted an order requiring the Trump administration to rehire fired probationary workers, a Virginia House of Delegates emergency committee met in Alexandria with researchers and local officials from Northern Virginia in search of solutions to the economic crisis unfolding across the region. 

Discover Chesapeake’s comprehensive network of homeless support services, from crisis intervention to long-term housing solutions and daily assistance.

Did you know that Virginia ranks among the wealthiest states in America? We’re looking at some of the places people call “home” in Northern Virginia—and at how your vote could influence the housing market.

The fight to address Virginia’s housing challenges will continue in the upcoming General Assembly session as lawmakers try to find common ground on the shortage of affordable homes, rising rents, and exclusionary zoning. 

During Tuesday’s vice presidential debate, Tim Walz highlighted the importance of building more affordable homes for families and holding accountable Wall Street investors who buy up housing and treat it as a commodity, while JD Vance continued to demonize undocumented immigrants and blame them for the nation’s housing shortage.

While Richmond struggles with a shortage of 11,000 affordable homes, the city is advancing plans to build 2,296 rental homes for people living near the poverty level.