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Affordable housing. Stronger communities. Lasting growth.

AHC is one of the National Capital Region’s largest nonprofit affordable housing developers, driving inclusive economic growth through stable, quality housing. By investing in communities across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C., we create opportunities for residents to live, work, and contribute locally — strengthening the economic fabric of the region.

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Annual Impact Report

Real change happens when commitment meets action. Our Annual Impact Report highlights our progress, the families we’ve supported, and the partnerships that make it all possible. See how we turned our mission into measurable results last year — one home, one community, and one future at a time.

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AHC provides welcoming and well-maintained affordable and mixed-income rental apartment communities in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Explore our communities below.

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August 12, 2025

National Night Out Brings Neighbors Together

On August 5, residents across AHC communities came together to celebrate National Night Out with food, activities, and conversations...
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August 11, 2025

How One Family Made AHC Volunteering a Tradition

When Thomas Bartlett first walked into an AHC classroom as a nervous freshman, he wasn’t sure what to expect. His older...
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August 1, 2025

$66K Rent Relief Pilot Supports 11 Alexandria Families at The Spire

Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC) and The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection are partnering to provide rent relief for...
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July 28, 2025

AHC Engages Georgetown EMBA Team to Explore Scalable Resident Services Model

On July 17, a team of Executive MBA students from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business in Dubai presented...

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Resident Services

We provide more than a place to call home. Our award-winning Resident Services empower families with a strong foundation of education, job support, and community connections.

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Real Estate

We build beyond housing and help create communities. With intentional development, preservation, and strong partnerships, we’re bringing more affordable, high-quality homes to the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., area.

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2230 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 100
Arlington, VA 22201
703-486-0626

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AHC Greater Baltimore

1501 Saint Paul Street

Suite 111

Baltimore, MD 21202

410-685-0366

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