FCRHA Wins Industry Awards

Housing Authority Initiatives Receive National Recognition from NAHRO and NACCED

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority recently received recognition from two national institutions: the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) and the National Association for County, Community and Economic Development (NACCED).

Fair Ridge Shelter Receives NAHRO Award of Merit

Located in Fairfax, the Fair Ridge Shelter repurposed a former extended-stay hotel into a family shelter for people experiencing homelessness. It started accepting guests in April, 2025, and received the NAHRO Award of Merit at the association’s national conference.

Beacon Landing Receives NACCED Award of Excellence in Affordable Housing

Beacon Landing brings 54 new, Permanent Supportive Housing units with wraparound services to people experiencing - or at-risk - of chronic homelessness. It is located in the City of Fairfax by The Lamb Center, a daytime drop-in shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The developer of Beacon Landing is Wesley Housing. It received a NACCED Award of Excellence at its Annual Educational Conference and Training in October.