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

Fairfax County anticipates receiving an estimated $8.4 million in federal grant funds (Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOME Investment Partnerships Program) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in fiscal year 2027 to support housing, human services, and community development priorities. The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking community feedback on proposed priorities, strategies, goa

Richard Kennedy, who served as the Hunter Mill District Commissioner on the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority from August 2009 through December 2023, passed away. Commissioner Kennedy was committed to advancing affordable housing in Fairfax County, serving on several key committees. He played an instrumental role in transformative development projects, and helped to shape FCRHA policy during his 14 years of dedicated service. Prior to his service on the FCRHA

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During its meeting on January 22, 2026, the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) voted to move forward with pre-development activities for 13500 Dulles Greene Drive in Herndon. The 9.6-acre property, located off the Dulles Access Road and near the Innovation Center Metro Station, is being considered for development of affordable housing. The consolidated site includes an adjacent, privately-owned parcel to be acquired as part of the project, contingent o

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) will be accepting waitlist applications for Project-Based Voucher (PBV) units Monday, February 2, 2026, through Sunday, February 8, 2026 . 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 owner. Units that are accepting waitlist applications are owned by the FCRHA and range from studio

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) recently released a contract solicitation for third-party property management services for its property portfolio. FCRHA seeks vendors to cover property management activities including maintenance, daily operations, and general oversight of the properties. FCRHA owns more than 3,600 units across 88 different properties which are managed by third-party vendors. Contracts will last a duration of five years with thr

During its meeting on December 18, 2025, the FCRHA voted to move forward with pre-development activities for 5831 Columbia Pike in Falls Church. The property, located at the intersection of Columbia Pike and Route 7 in the Bailey’s Crossroads neighborhood of Falls Church, is being considered for development of affordable housing and non-residential space. With the vote, FCRHA and its development partners, NHP Foundation and Gibson Spyre LLC, will commence pre-development acti

On December 18 th , the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) held its annual Egan Excellence Awards ceremony to recognize the outstanding achievements of Department of Housing and Community Development staff. The Egan Awards recognize exceptional contributions in achievement, collaboration, service, and leadership that assisted the FCRHA in achieving its mission. Congratulations to the 2025 Egan Awards recipients on your outstanding efforts! Excellen

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) released its fiscal year 2025 Strategic Plan Outcomes Report. The report provides an overview of the outcomes and accomplishments of the agency, including data and information about affordable housing development, rental housing, and other services. Highlights include: $50 million made available for affordable housing and development projects More than 1,500 new affordable homes under construction or in devel