Where Can I Get Rent Assistance or Eviction Help in Virginia?
This page lists groups that help renters in Virginia. Call them for free legal help, court information, or help finding local resources. Each listing says who it serves and how to reach it.
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211 Virginia is a free, private phone line that connects you to local help across Virginia. Call 211, or text CONNECT to 247211. You can also start a live chat at 211virginia.org.
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Virginia's Judicial System Court Self-Help Center gives legal information to people handling their own court case, including landlord-tenant cases. Judges and court staff can explain the law, but only a lawyer working for you can give you legal advice. Find it at selfhelp.vacourts.gov.
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Legal Services of Northern Virginia gives free civil legal help, including eviction prevention, to low-income, elderly, and disabled residents of Northern Virginia. It has offices in Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, Prince William, Loudoun, Route 1, and Fredericksburg. Call 703.778.6800.
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Central Virginia Legal Aid Society is a group of lawyers who give free civil legal help to low-income people who qualify. It has offices in Richmond, Charlottesville, and Petersburg. Call the Richmond office at 804-648-1012, or toll-free at 800-868-1012.
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Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia gives free legal help in civil cases to low-income residents of Hampton Roads. It does not help with criminal or traffic cases. Call the Community Support Team at 757-827-5078, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is closed Wednesdays. Virginia residents with non-emergency matters can also apply on their website.
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Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society gives free civil legal help, including landlord-tenant problems, to low-income families in southwestern Virginia. It serves 17 counties and 4 small cities. Apply by phone at 1-888-201-2772 or apply online. Interpreters are available if you ask.
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Legal Aid Works gives free civil legal help to low-income people and families in 17 counties in Virginia, including families having trouble with their landlord. It has offices in Fredericksburg, Tappahannock, and Culpeper. Find help on their website.
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Legal Aid Justice Center defends tenants' rights and fights mass evictions in Virginia. It serves Charlottesville, the Eastern Shore, Falls Church, Hampton Roads, Petersburg, Richmond, and Southwest Virginia. Find help at justice4all.org.
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Virginia Housing gives renters across Virginia help and information about renting, including your rights when you rent. Call the toll-free line at 877-843-2123, or the Richmond local line at 804-782-1986.
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