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Affordable Rental Housing Waitlist Opening October 5
Apply to Join Waitlist for Select Units at Telestar Court and The Exchange at Spring Hill Station The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) is accepting waitlist applications for Project-Based Voucher (PBV) units located at Telestar Court in Falls Church, and The Exchange at Spring Hill Station in Vienna. Waitlist applications will open Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., and will close Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Applying does not limit a
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Governor Spanberger Visits Telestar Court
80 new affordable homes coming to Falls Church Governor Abigail Spanberger joined Fairfax County Chairman Jeff McKay, Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority Chair Lenore Stanton, and Providence Supervisor Dalia Palchik on Wednesday, Sept. 2, for a tour of Telestar Court in Falls Church. The community, currently under construction, will deliver 80 affordable homes adjacent to the amenity-rich Mosaic District. Telestar Court was formerly a medical office building. I
Sep 41 min read


The People of Affordable Housing: Meet Piérre
Piérre is a veteran, poet, and FCRHA Scholarship recipient. A student at American University, he is building on the stability of affordable housing as he works toward becoming an educator. Prior to becoming an affordable housing user, Pierre experienced homelessness.
Sep 21 min read


Applications are Open: $1.8 Million in Federal Funds Available for Affordable Housing
“Housing Re-Up Initiative” supports affordable housing preservation and rehabilitation The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announces the availability of an estimated $1.8 million in federal funding to support the preservation, rehabilitation, and acquisition of affordable rental housing in Fairfax County. Named the “Housing Re-Up Initiative,” the funds are made available through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME
Aug 71 min read


Request for Release of Funds and Finding of No Significant Impact
The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) invites public comment on a Request for Release of Funds and Finding of No Significant Impact for Agape Chantilly House. Details are available on the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development website.
Aug 61 min read


Pre-Development for Franconia Affordable Housing Advances
FCRHA votes to move forward with The Franconia Development Partners, LLC During its meeting on July 23, 2026, the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) voted to move forward with pre-development activities for 6121 Franconia Road, the site of the former Franconia Governmental Center. With the vote, the FCRHA and developer, The Franconia Development Partners, LLC, will continue pre-development activities to include final design, permitting, and obtaining
Aug 41 min read


Susan Timoner Recognized for Years of Service to Affordable Housing
Fairfax County Government attorney dedicated public career to affordable housing Susan Timoner, an attorney with the Fairfax County Office of the County Attorney (OCA), was recognized at the July 23, 2026 Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) Board of Commissioners meeting for her career dedication to affordable housing. Susan Timoner, pictured second from left, is recognized by the FCRHA for her years of service to affordable housing. In photo, left to r
Aug 31 min read


Recap: Community Meeting Chantilly Library Co-Location Project
Attendees learn more about co-locating new library with affordable housing Community members gathered at the Chantilly High School Auditorium on Thursday, July 16, 2026, to learn about a Fairfax County initiative to redevelop the Chantilly Regional Library site into a new library and technical operations center. As the size of the site allows for exploration of a broader mix of community benefits, attendees also heard from the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Communi
Jul 232 min read


How First-Time Homebuyers Can Get a $50,000 Down Payment Loan
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) offers down payment loans to qualified individuals for first-time home purchases. Up to $50,000 is available for down payment assistance to help remove barriers to homeownership. These loans are made possible from Virginia Housing. Check your eligibility: Households with incomes at or below 80 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI) and who meet other requirements are eligible to apply. All details are on the web
Jul 71 min read


FCRHA and The Michaels Organization Open The Lodge at Autumn Willow
150 new independent living, affordable homes for older adults Leaders from the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA), Fairfax County Government, and The Michaels Organization came together today to celebrate the opening of The Lodge at Autumn Willow. Featuring 150 affordable homes for older adults, The Lodge at Autumn Willow reimagined a previously vacant 11acre parcel located on the corner of Stringfellow Road and Autumn Willow Drive in Fairfax in the Sp
Jun 292 min read


Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) Spotlights Permanent Supportive Housing
Permanent Supportive Housing helps people experiencing serious mental illness receive supportive, affordable rental housing options. The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) highlights how this program is helping people, stating that 25 people have secured stable housing with many more moving through the process. The program was established via a Memorandum Of Agreement between the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) with the Virginia Dep
Jun 21 min read


Affordable Rental Housing Waitlist Applications are Open through June 7
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) is accepting waitlist applications for Project-Based Voucher (PBV) units located at The Exchange at Spring Hill Station. Waitlist applications opened Monday, June 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., and will close Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Households with a Project-Based Voucher typically pay up to 35 percent of their adjusted monthly income towards rent while the FCRHA pays the remaining portion of the rent to the o
Jun 12 min read
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