The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority, along with Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, announced that the forthcoming Braddock Senior development, to be known as “Ilda’s Overlook Senior Residences,” has been awarded $750,000 in funding through Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta’s ( FHLBank Atlanta ) 2023 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund . The funding will help finance and purchase the construction of a p

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Commissioner Kenneth “Ken” Feng on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Commissioner Feng was appointed to the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) as the representative of the Springfield District in 2017. For the last six years, he demonstrated a commitment to the business of the FCRHA, including as a member of the Housing Ownership, Management and Security (HOMS) Committee. He was particularly supportive

Fairfax County activated its Heat Plan today: 3 emergency shelters for single adults will activate day and night overflow shelter capacity. Unsheltered residents will receive supplies from outreach workers who check on them. Supplies are also available at shelters, drop-in centers and meal sites. Cooling centers are open during normal operating hours. Get more details on the Fairfax County Emergency Blog.

Individuals interested in applying to affordable housing waitlists will have the opportunity to do so on September 11, 2023 for select properties in the county: The Arden : Apartments located at 2317 Huntington Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22303 Ovation at Arrowbrook : Apartments located at 1335 Fairfield Ridge Avenue, Herndon VA 20171 Madison Ridge : Apartments located at 14806 Rydell Road, Centreville, VA 20121 The Residences at North Hill : Apartments located at 7250 Nightengale

The Fairfax County Department of Management and Budget recently released the 2022 Rental Housing Complex Analysis . This annual report offers data on a variety of rental housing topics including monthly rental costs, inventory of rental units, and vacancy rates. The report shows that total rental inventory increased by 1 percent since 2021, with the inventory of subsidized rental units increasing by 9.2 percent. In addition, the report notes that average rent in the county in

$31.9 Million Now Available for Affordable Housing Development and Preservation Projects in Fairfax County The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) has issued a request for proposals for affordable housing with a notice of more than $31.9 million in local funding available for affordable housing projects. The FCRHA is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia and acts as Fairfax County’s local financing agency. As such, the FCRHA can provid

In an effort to provide more opportunities for Fairfax County older adults to affordably age in place, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA), together with development partner Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) , celebrate the grand opening of Oakwood Meadow Senior Residences. Located in the Kingstowne neighborhood of Alexandria, Oakwood Meadow offers 150 one- and two-bedroom apartments to q

During the pandemic and after, many organizations involved in affordable housing development experienced budget shortfalls due to increased construction costs and supply chain issues. In an effort to close the gap, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development announced availability of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) One-Time Supplemental Infrastructure Fund. Intended for existing infrastructure projects, the Fund will support situations where fund

The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development has prepared a draft of the C onsolidated A nnual P erformance and E valuation R eport (CAPER). Each year, the report provides an evaluation of Fairfax County’s use of federal funding provided through the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, and Emergency Solutions Grants programs. These federal programs are administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The e

The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development has announced the availability of an estimated $357,000 in funding under the federal HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program. Project proposals are being solicited to acquire, develop, and rehabilitate affordable rental housing to further advance the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ goal of producing a minimum of 10,000 new units of affordable housing by 2034. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on Friday,

During its meeting on July 25, 2023, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors authorized the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) to utilize up to $8.0 million of the County’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to create affordable housing in the Mosaic area of the Providence District. The funds will be used to acquire 2990 Telestar Court in Falls Church. Together with private developer, Merrifield Housing LLC, a joint venture between Conifer Realty, LLC, an

Our area is facing temperatures in the upper 90s, and heat index values as high as 105 to 110. The county has activated around the county, which are available during normal operating hours for individuals needing relief from the heat. In addition, the three emergency shelters for single adults will activate day and night overflow shelter capacity. Cooling centers, shelters, drop-in centers and meal sites will provide supplies including bottled water, sunscreen, insect repell

Lenore Stanton has been elected Chairman of the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Formerly Vice Chair representing the Sully District, Ms. Stanton was elected Chairman at the FCRHA’s July 20 meeting. She replaces C. Melissa McKenna, who will continue to serve on the FCRHA and was elected by the Commission as its new Vice Chair. Ms. Stanton was appointed to the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority to represent the Sully District in 2019. Ms. Sta

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) awarded 10 affordable housing residents scholarships for post-secondary education. Recipients were recognized during the FCRHA’s meeting on July 20, 2023. “We are truly inspired by our scholarship awardees. They plan to study teaching, medicine, criminology, IT and other professions. We are hopeful they will consider making a positive impact here in Fairfax County after they complete their studies,” said Melissa M

New, affordable homes for older adults The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Michaels Development, members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and other partners celebrated the groundbreaking of The Lodge at Autumn Willow on July 20th, new affordable housing for older adults in the Springfield District of Fairfax County. The Lodge at Autumn Willow will include 150 independent living units, with 15 compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A

On Monday, July 10, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. through Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 11:59 p.m., applicants 62 years and older may register at Rent Café, an online housing portal, for an opportunity to be placed on waiting lists for Project-Based Voucher (PBV) units. PBV units are subsidized by funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). While residing in PBV units, residents pay a portion of the rent up to 32% of adjusted income and the County pays the re

The average rent in the U.S. increased by almost one-quarter (23.9 percent) during the past three years. That is according to new data from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies latest State of the Nation’s Housing report . ‘Cost-burdened renters,’ defined as those spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing, are particularly impacted. Between 2019 and 2021, this cohort increased by 1.2 million to a record 21.6 million households nationally. Further, about h

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Pennrose, Community Housing Partners, members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and partners celebrated the grand opening of the Residences at North Hill on June 14, 2023. This new community includes 279 affordable homes, a 12+ acre public park, and a host of on-site amenities including a community room, fitness center, playground, and recreational plaza. The Residences at North Hill includes a mix of apartme

Hi-speed internet, smartphones, laptops, and other digital supports are necessary for people to participate fully in the economy and everyday life. However, according to Pew Research , 43% of adults with household incomes under $30,000 do not have a home broadband subscription, compared with just 8% of those with incomes over $75,000 a year – illustrating disparities experienced in accessing technology. The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s Office of

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) seeks public comment on potential changes to its regulation implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act for recipients of HUD federal financial assistance. Section 504 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance from HUD. The Section 504 Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) acknowledges the need to align HUD’s Section 504 regulat