Welcome to the Homeownership & Relocation Services Division Web Site
The Homeownership & Relocation Services Division is the unit of the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that is charged with bringing affordable homebuying opportunities to Fairfax County's eligible first-time homebuyers. The Homeownership Division provides homebuyer counseling, hosts homebuying education classes, and has programs that offer affordably priced homes, mortgage and downpayment and closing cost assistance.

Programs and Services

Homeownership Resource Center
The Homeownership Resource Center (AKA "the Storefront") provides access to both computers and staff members to help first-time homebuyers in their home search. The Storefront is located in the Redevelopment Housing Authority Building at 3700 Pender Drive, Fairfax, Virginia. Directions to 3700 Pender Drive

Hours of Operation

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday*

*except Wednesdays; hours 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

First-Time Homebuyers Program
The FTHB is a component of the Affordable Dwelling Unit Program (ADU) and provides homeownership opportunities to moderate income households. More information about applying to the First-Time Homebuyers Program.

Homebuyer Education
Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) homeownership Education classes hosted by Fairfax County and its homebuyer education partners.

Homebuyer Equity Loan Program (HELP)
Second trust mortgage financing for down payment and closing cost assistance up to $91,767 for market rate housing.

** HELP is not currently available **
All funds have currently been committed. A new funding cycle will have funding available August 1, 2008.

Home Stride
Second trust mortgage financing for down payment and closing cost assistance up to $25,000.

** Home Stride is currently unavailable **

Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities (SPARC)
First trust mortgage financing at a ½% below Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) loan rate.

** SPARC is currently available **
As of August 1, 2007 an allocation of $15,000,000 has been awarded to Fairfax County.
As of August 17, 2007, the 1/2 % SPARC funds have all been reserved.

Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all County programs, services and activities. Special accommodations will be provided upon request. Please allow seven working days for preparation of materials. For information call 703-246-5101 or 703-385-3578 (TTY).