Housing Matters: See How Your Knowledge of Affordable Housing Measures Up

Affordable housing matters to our community. A random sample of residents who participated in the 2025 Resident Survey ranked housing affordability as the second most significant issue they think the city will face over the next three years.  

We want to know what residents really understand about this issue in Virginia Beach. 

Test Your Knowledge

Is your housing considered affordable? What does it mean to be housing cost-burdened? Does access to housing that is affordable affect you? 

Find out by taking a short, five-question quiz at SpeakUpVB.com. It’s a quick and interactive way to see how much you know about affordable housing in Virginia Beach — what it means, who needs it and if it impacts you.  

Can you ace all five questions and claim bragging rights as a housing champion? Or are you just starting to frame your knowledge and willing to learn something new? 

No matter where you fall, your participation helps us learn what residents currently know about this important issue and shapes opportunities to build better understanding. 

The deadline to participate is 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 15.  

Residents who would like to complete a paper version of the quiz may visit any Virginia Beach Public Library.  

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City Council approved the development of an education campaign on affordable housing, which was recommended in the 2024 Housing Study report. Housing Matters is the City’s educational and outreach initiative led by Virginia Beach Housing & Neighborhood Preservation that aims to increase residents’ understanding of affordable housing and the need in Virginia Beach.