Albemarle County is committed to creating sustainable communities and safe, good quality housing opportunities for our residents. Since 2004, our Housing Policy has provided guidance on how we meet that need. However, new residential development in the County has not kept pace with growing housing demand leaving more than 10,000 homeowners and renters struggle to find housing they can afford. And, as the County continues to grow, that number is estimated to increase by 4,000 households by the year 2040. 

To ensure the County continues to provide sufficient and appropriate housing opportunities in our community, we updated our Affordable Housing Policy. The new policy, adopted by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors on July 7, 2021,  provides the tools necessary to meet the diverse housing needs of all County residents regardless of income, age, or other special needs.

For a summary of new housing policy goals and objectives:

• Housing Albemarle At-a-Glance
• La vivienda en Albemarle - A vista simple

View a copy of the entire policy document:

• Housing Albemarle