Housing Matters
Our entire community thrives when all residents have the opportunity to live in safe, stable and quality housing they can afford.
Test Your Housing IQ
Are you a Housing Champion or just building your knowledge? Take a quick, interactive quiz to discover what you know — and what you might learn — about affordable housing in Virginia Beach.
Ensuring families and individuals have the opportunity to live in housing they can afford is a shared priority for the City of Virginia Beach and its residents.
Creating understanding on affordable housing is important to promoting productive community engagement, helping residents make informed decisions and making connections to the right resources.
What is Housing Matters?
Housing Matters is a yearlong initiative led by Virginia Beach Housing & Neighborhood Preservation that aims to increase residents’ understanding of affordable housing and the need in Virginia Beach through educational and outreach opportunities.
Background
- Residents who responded to a September 2023 SpeakUpVB survey ranked “affordable housing/housing affordability and homelessness” among the top five City Council priorities for the next two years.
- Developing an education campaign on affordable housing was among the recommendations in the 2024 Housing Study and approved by City Council.
Laying the Foundation
A list of key terms and answers to frequently asked questions about affordable housing.
Framing the Need
Learn how affordable housing contributes to a high quality of life in Virginia Beach.
Opening Doors
Learn how the City has expanded affordable housing opportunities and ways to be engaged.
Resource Guide and Flyer
Download the Affordable Housing Resource Guide and Housing Matters flyer. These resources and tools also available in Spanish and Tagalog.
Key Takeaways about Affordable Housing
What housing affordability challenges are residents facing? What is the City’s role in meeting the most critical needs? Learn what affordable housing is and why it matters in our community with these key takeaways.
Housing Matters Blog
Read the blog series to make sure you’re up to date on key information, progress and resources.