Housing Corporation of Arlington

Housing Corporation of Arlington is a community-driven nonprofit that acquires, develops, improves, sells, manages and leases affordable housing in and around Arlington. Its mission is to provide affordable, stable housing and to empower residents in order to build a supportive and equitable community. Beyond its housing work, the organization offers help to households worried about affordability or about keeping their families stable and healthy.

HCA marks its 40th anniversary in 2026 at a time of heavy pressure on local renters. Staff report that many Arlington residents are coming to the organization for help because they cannot keep up with rent, while some tenants have faced threats to food benefits, health coverage or federally funded rental support. The organization also runs civic programming, such as a voter education workshop led by the Arlington Town Clerk.

What to Know

• Erica Schwarz serves as the organization’s executive director.
• HCA speaks out publicly on federal policies affecting its tenants, including immigrant families.
• Residents can contact staff directly to learn more, get help or get involved.
• It is a member of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.