DHCD is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and exploring all available resources to assist Virginians.
Those experiencing homelessness or other housing crisis should contact their local crisis assistance hotline. Virginia announces temporary moratorium on evictions.
DHCD has created a COVID-19 quick reference guide for Virginia's homeless shelters, as well as hotels and motels that are being used as temporary shelter for the homeless population.
DHCD has made available multiple programs to support business recovery as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic.
DHCD has created a page dedicated to FAQs, resources and updates for local Building Departments.
This document has been developed by DHCD to assist Virginia Department of Health (VDH) inspectors, interested local building departments and other interested stakeholders, by providing unofficial guidance (staff opinions) in applying the Executive Order 61 and 65 guidelines related to indoor and outdoor dining areas.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Virginian's ability to work, access healthcare and education, and has magnified the digital divide more than ever before. The Commonwealth Connect team has launched a webpage to provide information about what both the federal government and Virginia's ISPs are doing in response to the crisis.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, DHCD will be offering a mortgage forbearance program for multifamily loans provided through the DHCD’s Affordable and Special Needs Housing Program (formerly the Affordable Housing Production and Preservation program).
COVID-19 Deadline Extensions
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DHCD has extended application and program deadlines for several programs.
Check out additional resources for the COVID-19 crisis.
If you have been financially impacted by COVID-19, explore these resources. Federal and state protections are now in place to help renters and homeowners unable to make their monthly payments due to COVID-19.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is providing the latest on cases of COVID-19 in Virginia.
The Virginia Department of Social Services has created a one-stop website for all resources available to Virginians in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Check out the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
DHCD has a podcast, "Partners For Better Communities," to showcase how we work together to create safe, affordable and prosperous communities. Currently, the agency has been utilizing this platform to share information and highlight ways DHCD is assisting and providing support to Virginians. More episodes will be released each week to share resources and information.
VirginiaNavigator provides free information for older Virginians, veterans, people with disabilities and their families.
As Virginia businesses and communities look forward to safely reopen, the Virginia SBDC network, and your local SBDC, have developed the Business Recovery webpage to help owners carefully plan for and execute their businesses’ new strategy.
The Virginia Poverty Law Center has created a website dedicated to COVID-19 Legal Response in Virginia.
