City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ASPASIA XYPOLIA, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF HOUSING
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Consideration of a Grant Application to Virginia Housing for the Capacity Building Training Grant to Fund Mold and Moisture Response Training for City Staff and Partners.
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ISSUE: City Council’s consideration of a Virginia Housing Capacity Building Training Grant application. The application seeks new funding for the Office of Housing to develop and deliver interagency training on the City’s Mold and Moisture Response Playbook.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
Authorize the submission of a grant application to Virginia Housing for up to $20,000 under the Capacity Building Training Grant, Organization Hosted Event category. The grant would fund the development and delivery of a one-day mold and moisture response training course available for staff of the Office of Housing, Code Administration, the Alexandria Health Department, the Department of Emergency and Customer Communications (Alex311), and the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA). No local match is required; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents that may be required.
DISCUSSION: Mold and moisture concerns in residential properties reach the City through several channels, including Alex311 requests, proactive rental inspections, landlord-tenant complaints, and Health Department home visits. Each agency responds within its own authority. Virginia law addresses visible mold in rental housing through the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA). Code Administration, however, enforces the Virginia Property Maintenance Code, which does not specifically reference mold. Residents may therefore receive different guidance depending on w...
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