Fairfax County RedeVelopment and Housing AUTHORITY 

New research by HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) for the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development finds a critical shortage of housing affordable to people earning up to 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The analysis finds that Fairfax County currently lacks the estimated 13,800 rental homes affordable to people at this income level or below.  In addition, thousands of additional affordable homes are needed over the course of the next decade.   According to

Due to an administrative issue, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors public hearing related to affordable housing development in Franconia (RZ-2025-FR-00005) – originally planned to take place February 17, 2026 - has been postponed. The public hearing has been rescheduled for the Board’s March 17, 2026 meeting. Information related to the hearing can be found in the Board Package .

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) is one of the original 39 housing authorities in the country designated as a “Moving to Work” agency by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This distinction provides the FCRHA with flexibility and local choice to create housing programs that work best for their residents. Each year, the FCRHA is required to submit a Moving to Work Plan, which includes community input and outlines the activities t

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority is accepting applications for academic scholarships. Up to ten applicants will receive a $5,000 scholarship for postsecondary education including technical training. Since 2023, the FCRHA has awarded 30 scholarships to individuals supporting their education and training in a broad range of fields. Who can apply? Fairfax County residents who live in affordable housing supported by the FCRHA. Applicants must be accepted int