Affordable Housing at Platform apartments
Affordable Housing at Platform
Platform apartments is proud to offer 8 Committed Affordable Housing apartments under the 60% Area Median Income (AMI) program. The program aims to increase affordable housing opportunities in Alexandria and ensure that homes remain affordable over time.
Income-restricted affordable housing refers to apartments where rents are limited based on a resident's income, ensuring affordability for low and moderate-income households.
If you are interested in the Committed Affordable Housing program you must complete our contact form to start the process. Our leasing team will be able to answer any questions about availability, eligibility, and program guidelines. You will fill out an application and our leasing team will verify income and credit history and determine your eligibility to rent an available Committed Affordable Housing apartment.
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Max Allowable Incomes by Household Size
| Household Size | 60% AMI |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $68,880 |
| 2 persons | $78,720 |
| 3 persons | $88,560 |
| 4 persons | $98,340 |
| 5 persons | $106,260 |
Maximum Rents (excluding utilities) as of 7/1/2024
| Maximum Rents | 60% AMI |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,585/month |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,894/month |
Platform residents are responsible for electric, phone, and cable utilities. Additional monthly fees may apply for parking and pets. 12-month lease required. * Rents subject to change at any time without notice. Apartments contain FHA compliant features for persons with disabilities.
Application Process
Process and Required Information
In order for our leasing team to begin processing your application, we will need the following items shown below that are applicable to your household for people who will be living with you in the apartment:
- Valid/Unexpired Government-Issued Photo ID for all adults (18 years of age or older)
- Birth Certificates for minors (17 years of age or younger)
- Proof of your current Housing Choice Voucher holder status (If applicable)
- Proof of Income (Which may include one or more of the following and is not an all-inclusive list):
- Most recent federal income tax return for all self-employed applicants
- Two (2) most recent consecutive pay stubs
- Most recently dated statements/documents from: (If applicable)
- Child support
- Alimony
- Social Security benefits
- Veterans benefits
- Unemployment benefits
- Pension and/or retirement income
- Disability income
- Regular gifts or contributions from persons not members of the household
- Public assistance
- Any other Income not listed above
- Assets
- Self-declaration affidavit of assets. Assets may require additional recently dated verification and/or documentation.
Please note: All verifications listed above must be dated within 120 days of your anticipated move-in date to be valid for processing.
In addition to income and household size, the following factors will be used to evaluate a household’s lease eligibility:
- Employment history
- Credit score and reports
- Income verification
- Criminal background screening
Applicants must lease the Committed Affordable Housing apartment as their full-time residence and have no ownership or leasehold interest in any other housing
