Affordable Housing Programs and Services in Fairfax County

Two Fairfax County affordable housing residents presented to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) last week. Heather and Debbie, who utilize affordable housing supported by the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA), participated in a panel discussion at the annual meeting of the HUD Office of Public Housing Investments in Alexandria, VA. They shared their housing journeys and described the various issues related to affordable housing

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) awarded $5,000 scholarships to ten local students who are affordable housing residents. The academic scholarships will be applied to their education and training. Scholarships are designed to promote postsecondary education and technical training for Fairfax County residents who live in affordable housing. Recipients reflected on their experiences of affordable housing and their scholarship award: “Affordable hous