Affordable Rental Housing Waitlist Applications to Open in Fairfax County

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) will be accepting waitlist applications for Project-Based Voucher (PBV) units located at The Exchange at Spring Hill Station Monday, June 1, 2026, through Sunday, June 7, 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.

The Exchange at Spring Hill Station is currently under construction. The property has a limited number of Project-Based Voucher units. Applications for other affordable rentals at The Exchange at Spring Hill Station will become available in the forthcoming months. Interested individuals are encouraged to watch the developer’s website for news and updates.  

How to Apply to the Project-Based Voucher Waitlist 

Starting Monday, June 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., those interested can apply on the Fairfax County Housing and Community Development website via RentCafe. Applications will be accepted until Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Application instructions are available in English, Spanish and Korean. 

While the application site is accessible 24/7 from any internet connected device, individuals who need assistance can call 703-449-9050 or visit the FCRHA office (3700 Pender Dr., Fairfax) during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. 

How Waitlist Applications Work 

Applications will be selected at random and placed on the waitlist. Once a unit becomes available, the waitlist applicants will be contacted, screened, and determined eligible based on income level, household size, and the size of the rental unit. Applicants are encouraged to keep contact information updated in the RentCafe application portal in order to receive timely updates. 

About the Project-Based Voucher Program 

The Project-Based Voucher program is a subsidized rental housing program where households pay a portion of the rent up to 35% of the adjusted gross household income while the county pays the remaining portion of the rent. PBV Program participants are ineligible to receive other federal housing assistance subsidies. 

Fairfax County Offers Numerous Affordable Housing Programs 

The FCRHA offers many affordable housing programs, and not all require waitlist applications – in fact, people can apply directly to some properties. Use the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) search tool to get more information. Different affordable housing programs have different applications.