Lincoln Avenue Communities and Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority Celebrate Grand Opening of Affordable Housing Development in Fairfax, Virginia Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC), a mission-driven acquirer and developer of affordable housing, celebrated the grand opening of Fairfax Crest, a new 279-unit affordable housing development in Fairfax County, on Monday, October 26. Built on a former parking lot on the grounds of the Fairfax County Government Center, F

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) announced it has acquired 3625 and 3627 King Johns Way in Herndon to develop affordable housing. Utilizing flexibilities granted to the authority via its national designation as a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Moving to Work agency, the $23 million off-market purchase was made by the FCRHA using federal funding. The Moving to Work designation enables the FCRHA to implement innovative affo

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 The Commons. Details are available on the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development website.

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 opened 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 appl

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

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) elected its chair and vice chair at its annual meeting on September 18, 2026. Lenore Stanton will serve as Chair, and Cynthia Bailey as Vice Chair. Ms. Stanton has served as Chair since 2024, leading the FCRHA Board of Commissioners. Representing the Hunter Mill District, Ms. Stanton has extensive experience in affordable housing, serving in various leadership positions at Freddie Mac for almost three decades. Ms

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

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

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.

“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

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.