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Fairfax County Rental Program

The Fairfax County Rental Program (FCRP) includes all rental property owned by the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) and developed with funds other than Public Housing funds. This program includes housing for families, single persons, seniors, and supportive housing for special populations. There are over 1,929 FCRP multifamily units as described below. There are a total of 504 senior units also managed under the FCRP program.

Some developments have FHA-insured, reduced rate mortgages and some units receive Housing Choice Voucher (formerly Section 8 Program) subsidies, making them affordable to lower income households. The FCRP serves a range of households with incomes from the low teens to moderate incomes, depending on program component. Except for Housing Choice Voucher assisted units, all units have a minimum rent requirement and thus a minimum income for eligibility. The FCRP generally serves working households with incomes which are higher than those households in the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.

Criteria Used to Select Applicants

The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) screens applicants for suitability for the Fairfax County Rental Program by confirming information provided on the pre-application form, including checking credit records, rental references, and police records. In some cases, HCD conducts a home visit to see how the family is caring for its current dwelling. Residents generally pay a minimum rent or 30% of their household income, whichever is greater, up to a ceiling (maximum) rent. However, at some properties, residents will pay a set rent based upon a standard of affordability. Applicants must also qualify by income (at least the minimum and no more than the maximum) for their unit/household size. Applicants must live or work in Fairfax County to be eligible to apply for FCRP in addition to meeting the income requirements.

Applying for the Rental Program

The Fairfax County Rental Program provides affordable housing for persons who lack the income necessary to enable them to afford market rate housing. There are several components to the program. You may apply for any of these if you meet the qualifications shown. To apply:

Please fill out an application to have your name placed on the appropriate waiting list. You can apply online at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rha/apply.htm or obtain an application by calling the Housing Application Center at 703-385-3662. Your place on the FCRP waiting list is based on the date of your application and bedroom size.
Once your application reaches the top of the list, you will be notified by mail to schedule an appointment for an interview.
The interview is for determining your eligibility for housing.
Once you are approved and a unit is available, you will sign a lease and then may move in.
Reporting Changes. If any changes occur while your name is on a housing waiting list (such as moving to a new address or a change in your household size), you must notify this office in writing. Send changes to:

Fairfax County Department of Housing
and Community Development
3700 Pender Drive, Suite 100
Attn: Housing Application Center
Fairfax, VA 22030-7442

Fairfax County Rental Program (FCRP)

Local Funds with 80% County Maximum Income

Income limits below apply to scattered-site FCRP units at the following family properties:

Cedar Lakes
Chatham Town
Colchester Towne
Island Creek
Little River Square
Springfield Green

Minimum Household Income at Initial Eligibility		Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility*
Unit Size	Income	Household Size	Income (80% County Median)
Efficiency	$20,060	1	$63,750
1 Bedroom	$23,375	2	$72,900
1 Bedroom w/Den	$25,280	3	$82,000
2 Bedroom	$27,705	4	$91,100
3 Bedroom	$30,990	5	$98,400
Colchester Towne:	Income:	6	$105,700
1 Bedroom	$20,880	7	$112,950
2 Bedroom	$24,965

*Median Family Income for Fairfax County is $102,500 for a three-person household in 2009 per U.S. Census Bureau - 2009 American Community Survey. Maximum income limits are adjusted for household size using the HUD methodology, and are routed to the nearest $50.

Affordable Dwelling Units (ADUs)/Accessible/HOME

Income limits below apply to the following scattered-site FCRP units at the following properties:

HOME Funded Units are: Holly Acres, Lorton Valley*, and Willow Oaks (two non-Magnet Housing Program Units)

Non-Home Funded Units are: Faircrest, Laurel Hill, and Westbriar*

Minimum Household Income at Initial Eligibility		Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility HOME Units*		Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility Non-HOME Units**
Unit Size	Income	Household Size	60% MSA	Household Size	70% MSA
Efficiency	$20,060	1	$44,580	1	$51,950
1 Bedroom	$23,375	2	$50,940	2	$59,400
1 Bedroom w/Den	$25,280	3	$57,300	3	$66,800
2 Bedroom	$27,705	4	$63,660	4	$74,250
3 Bedroom	$30,990	5	$68,760	5	$80,200
4 Bedroom	$36,360	6	$73,860	6	$86,150
Willow Oaks:	Income:	7	$78,960	7	$92,050
4 Bedroom	$27,370	8	$84,060	8	$98,000

*Accessible Units.

**The 60% of MSA income limit for HOME is set by HUD and is published on www.huduser.org. The 70% of MSA income limit is set by Zoning Ordinance (ADU provisions) and is determined using the HUD median income of $106,100, adjusting for household size using the HUD methodology, and rounding to the nearest $50.

Affordable Dwelling Units (ADUs)/Accessible/HOME

Income limits below apply to the following scattered-site FCRP units at the following properties:

HOME Funded Units are: East market (one non-magnet Housing Program Unit), Fairfax Ridge, and Stonegate at Faircrest

Non-Home Funded Units are: Bryson at Wooland Park*, Fair Oaks Landing (one non-Magnet Housing Program Unit), Halstead at the Metro, Northampton, and Stockwell Manor

Minimum Household Income at Initial Eligibility		Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility HOME Units*		Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility Non-HOME Units**
Unit Size	Income	Household Size	60% MSA	Household Size	70% MSA
1 Bedroom	$34,000	1	$44,580	1	$51,950
2 Bedroom	$35,000	2	$50,940	2	$59,400
3 Bedroom	$36,000	3	$57,300	3	$66,800
		4	$63,660	4	$74,250
		5	$68,760	5	$80,200
		6	$73,860	6	$86,150

*Accessible Units.

Tax Credit Financed Properties - The newest component of the Fairfax County Moderate Income Rental Program.

Where to Apply: Apply directly through the Department of Housing and Community Development for housing at any of the properties listed below.

Castellani Meadows Located in Centreville, Virginia 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhomes (Financing: Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)) Effective May 2011
Minimum Income at Initial Eligibility		Household Size	Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility
50% MSA	60% MSA		50% MSA	60% MSA
$27,669	$30,274	1	$37,150	$44,580
		2	$42,450	$50,940
		3	$47,750	$57,300
		4	$53,050	$63,660
		5	$57,300	$68,760

Tavenner Lane Located in Alexandria, Virginia 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes/apartments Income limits below pertain to scattered-site FCRP units. (Financing: Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)) Effective May 2011
Minimum Household Income at Initial Eligibility (FCRP Units Only)		Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility (50% MSA)
Unit Size	Income	Household Size	12 FCRP Units
2 bedroom	$27,806	1	$37,150
3 bedroom	$30,822	2	$42,450
		3	$47,750
		4	$53,050
		5	$57,300
		6	$61,550

West Glade - Reston (The Green) and Scattered Sites Located in Reston, Virginia 2 and 3 bedroom apartments Income limits below pertain to scattered-site FCRP units. (Financing: Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Effective May 2011
Minimum Household Income at Initial Eligibility (FCRP Units Only)		Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility (Applies to 24 FCRP Units)
Unit Size	Income	Household Size	60% MSA
2 bedroom	$29,417	1	$44,580
3 bedroom	$31,303	2	$50,940
		3	$57,300
		4	$63,660
		5	$68,760
		6	$73,860

Magnet Housing

Magnet Housing Program Income limits below pertain to scattered-site FCRP units at the following properties: 70% MSA Units are as follows: Charleston Square, East Market, Fair Oaks Landing, Legato Corner 80% MSA Units are as follows: Westcott Ridge and Willow Oaks (FCRHA/County/Other Non-Federal Financing) Effective May 2011
Household Size	Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility
Household Size	70% MSA*	80% MSA**
1	$51,950	$59,450
2	$59,400	$67,900
3	$66,800	$76,400
4	$74,250	$84,900
5	$80,200	$91,700
6	$86,150	$98,500
The 70% of MSA income limit is set by Zoning Ordinance (ADU provisions). Maximum Income limits are adjusted for household size using the HUD methodology, and are rounded to the nearest $50. * The Low Income Limit (80% MSA) published by HUD on huduser.org and used for Section 8 and Public Housing programs is adjusted so as to not exceed the National Median Income ($64,200 for a four person household in FY 2011). The Magnet Housing Program is not federally-funded, thus the 80% MSA income limit is based on HUD's non-adjusted income limit for Fairfax County, adjusted for household size using HUD's methodology and rounded to the nearest $50. NOTE: Magnet housing program currently serves Fairfax County Police and Sheriff's Department, Public Schools, Fire and Rescue employees, and INOVA Nurses and others providing critical patient care.

Magnet Housing Program - Glenwood Mews 3, 4 bedroom townhomes Income Limits below pertain to scattered-site FCRP units (Financing: CDBG)
Household Size	Maximum Income at Initial Eligibility (80% MSA)
1	$47,350
2	$54,100
3	$60,850
4	$67,600
5	$73,050
6	$78,450
7	$83,850
8	$89,250
Note: Glenwood Mews Magnet housing program currently serves INOVA Nurses and others providing critical patient care as a first priority, and then Fairfax County Police and Sheriff's Department, Public Schools, and Fire and Rescue employees

Working Singles Housing

Coan Pond Located in Fairfax,Virginia Furnished efficiencies for working singles 703-246-5079 (Financing includes: CDBG Funds) Effective May 2011
Household Size	Minimum Income at Initial Eligibility (20% MSA)	Maximum Income at Initial Eligibility (60% MSA)
1	$14,800	$44,580
NOTE: Per FCRHA Resolution Number 15-09, minimum income is set at 20% AMI. Minimum limit is adjusted by household size using the HUD methodology and rounded to the nearest $1,000. Rent includes utilities, local phone service and a furnished unit. Rent subject to change. The Coan Pond Residences are conveniently located near Lee Jackson Memorial Highway (Route 50) and Interstate 66 on the first floor of the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s office building in Fairfax. The efficiency apartments are designed to provide comfortable, affordable living quarters to working single adults living on a limited budget. Each unit is tastefully furnished and thoughtfully designed to afford privacy and comfort at a price well below market rents. The Coan Pond Residences offer pleasant living accommodations without the commitment of a long-term lease or the financial hardship of a large security deposit. The units are carpeted and come equipped with a twin bed, table and chairs, a private bathroom with shower and a kitchenette that includes a small refrigerator, microwave oven, electric cooktop, sink and garbage disposal. Each unit also has an individually-controlled heating and cooling unit and a master TV antenna hook-up. Other amenities include: • Free local phone service; phone in room • Separate laundry room with coin operated washers and dryers • Lounge area with cable TV service • Free resident parking

Subsidized Housing Units

There are ten properties in this component of the FCRP Subsidized Housing Program. Each property provides housing to persons with lower income levels than other Fairfax County Rental Program properties due to HUD (federal) assistance. Final determination of eligibility will be made at the time of the interview. (Rents and income limits subject to periodic review and revisions. Contact the property management office at each site for current information).

Apply directly at the Management Office of the properties listed below.

Families pay 30% of their adjusted income towards rent but not less than the base rent, and not more than the market rent as established by HUD. At Stonegate and Murraygate, there are some units rented under the Housing Choice Voucher program (formerly Section 8 program), which provides additional rental assistance as the family pays just 30% of its household income for rent. Minimum income requirements (on non-Housing Choice Voucher units) are based on the unit rent. For further information, contact the Mangement Offices directly.

Cedar Ridge Reston 703-471-1929 TTY: 1-800-828-1120 2,3, and 4 bedroom apartments (Financing: Section 542(c) Risk-Sharing Program, Section 8 and Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)) Effective May 2011
Household Size	Section 8 - Very Low (50% MSA) (162 units)	Section 8 - Low (80% MSA) (32 units)
1	$37,150	$47,350
2	$42,450	$54,100
3	$47,750	$60,850
4	$53,050	$67,600
5	$57,300	$73,050
6	$61,550	$78,450
7	$65,800	$83,850
8	$70,050	$89,250

Where to Apply:
1601 Becontree Lane, Reston

Crescent Apartments Reston 703-471-4663 TTY: 1-800-828-1120 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments (Financing: Local/Non-federal funding) Effective May 2011
Unit Size	Income	Household Size	Maximum Income at Initial Eligibility (60% MSA)
1 Bedroom	$26,280	1	$44,580
2 Bedroom	$31,080	2	$50,940
3 Bedroom	$36,600	3	$57,300
		4	$63,660
		5	$68,760
		6	$73,860

Where to Apply:
1527 Cameron Dr., Reston

Hopkins Glen 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments Falls Church 703-207-9770 (Financing: HUD/FHA Section 221(d) (3) Program) Effective May 2011
Household Size	Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility (30%)	Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility (50%)	Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility (60%)	Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility (80%)
1	$22,300	$37,150	$44,580	$59,450
2	$25,500	$42,450	$50,940	$67,900
3	$28,700	$47,750	$57,300	$76,400
4	$31,850	$53,050	$63,660	$84,900
5	$34,400	$57,300	$68,760	$91,700
6	$36,950	$61,550	$73,860	$98,500
7	$39,500	$65,800	$78,960	$105,300
8	$42,050	$70,050	$84,060	$112,050

* The maximum household income limit for the FHA Section 221(d)(3) Program is set by HUD and is published on www.huduser.org.

Where to Apply:
Quantum Property Management Office
(at Hopkins Glen)
7522 Broadway Drive, Apt. #2
Falls Church, Virginia 22043
TTY users call: 1-800-828-1120

Madison Ridge 1, and 2 bedroom apartments Income limits below pertain to scattered-site FCRP units. (Financing: FCRHA/County/Other Non-Federal)
Unit Size	Minimum Income at Initital Eligibility	Household Size	Maximum Income at Initial Eligibility (50% MSA)
1 Bedroom	$25,000	1	$37,150
2 Bedroom	$31,000	2	$42,450
		3	$47,750
		4	$53,050
Apply online at: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rha or at one of the HCD offices

McLean Hills Efficiencies, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments (Financing: HOME)
Minimum Household Income at Initial Eligibility		Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility
Unit Size	Income	Household Size	50% MSA
Efficiency	$20,060	1	$37,150
1 Bedroom	$23,375	2	$42,450
2 Bedroom	$27,705	3	$47,750
3 Bedroom	$30,990	4	$53,050
		5	$57,300
		6	$61,550
Apply online at: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rha or at one of the HCD offices

Murraygate Village Apartments 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments Located in Alexandria, Virginia 703-780-9574 *Waiting List Currently Closed* for Murraygate Village Apartments.** (Financing: HUD/FHA Section 236 Program, Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), and Section 8 Subsidies) Effective May 2011
Minimum Household Income at Initial Eligibility		Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility
Unit Size	Income	Household Size	Income Based on 50% MSA* (20% of Units)	Income Based on 60% MSA (80% of Units)
1 bedroom	$12,690	1	$37,150	$44,580
2 bedroom	$16,560	2	$42,450	$50,940
3 bedroom	$17,610	3	$47,750	$57,300
4 bedroom	$18,120	4	$53,050	$63,660
* The 50% MSA income limit applies to the Section 8 set-aside units at Murraygate Village. NOTE: Minimum income limits shown apply only to Non-Section 8 units. Minimum income limits based on unit rent and financing.		5	$57,300	$68,760
		6	$61,550	$73,860
		7	$65,800	$78,960
		8	$70,050	$84,060
		Where to Apply: Murraygate Management Office 7800 Belford Drive, Suite 100 Alexandria (Fairfax County) (off Route 1/Richmond Highway behind Gold's Gym) Waiting List is Closed

ParcReston 1, and 2 bedroom apartments Income limits below pertain to scattered-site FCRP units. (Financing: CDBG)
Minimum Household Income at Initial Eligibility		Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility
Unit Size	Income	Household Size	Income (80% MSA)
1 Bedroom	$23,375	1	$47,350
2 Bedroom	$27,705	2	$54,100
Apply online at: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rha or at one of the HCD offices		3	$60,850
		4	$67,600

Penderbrook 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments Income limits below pertain to scattered-site FCRP units (Financing: VHDA)
Minimum Household Income at Initial Eligibility		Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility
Unit Size	Income	Household Size	Income (80% MSA)
1 Bedroom	$23,375	1	$47,350
2 Bedroom	$27,705	2	$54,100
3 Bedroom	$30,990	3	$60,850
Apply online at: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rha or at one of the HCD offices		4	$67,600
		5	$73,050
		6	$78,450

Stonegate Village 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments Reston 703-620-0203 (Financing: HUD/FHA Section 236 Program, Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), and Section 8 Subsidies) Effective May 2011
Minimum Household Income at Initial Eligibility*		Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility**
Unit Size	Income	Household Size	Income (50% MSA)
1 bedroom	$15,912	1	$37,150
2 bedroom	$16,848	2	$42,450
3 bedroom	$18,216	3	$47,750
4 bedroom	$19,692	4	$53,050
Gas heat, water and electricity paid by tenant.		5	$57,300
		6	$61,550
		7	$65,800
		8	$70,050
* Stonegate Village has some Section 8 set-aside units. The minimum incomes are based on the unit rents and ONLY apply to the non-Section 8 units. ** Maximum incomes apply to Section 8 and non-Section 8 units.
Where to Apply: Stonegate Management Office 2244 Stone Wheel Drive Reston (off Glade Drive)

Wedgewood Apartments 703-256-4333 TTY: 703-385-3578 1 ,2, 3 bedroom apartments (Financing: County/FCRHA)
Household Size	Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility - 50% MSA	Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility - 60% MSA	Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility - 80% MSA*
1	$37,150	$44,580	$59,450
2	$42,450	$50,940	$67,900
3	$47,750	$57,300	$76,400
4	$53,050	$63,660	$84,900
5	$57,300	$68,760	$91,700
6	$61,550	$73,860	$98,500
7	$65,800	$78,960	$105,300
* The Low Income Limit (80% MSA) published by HUD on huduser.org and used for Section 8 and Public Housing programs is adjusted so as to not exceed the National Median Income ($64,200 for a four person household in FY 2011). Wedgewood Apartments is not federally-funded, thus the 80% MSA income limit is based on HUD's non-adjusted income limit for Fairfax County, adjusted for household size using HUD's methodology and rounded to the nearest $50. Where to Apply: Management Office 7615 McWhorter Place Annandale, VA 22003

Manufactured Housing Lot Rentals

Woodley Hills Estates* Mobile Home Park Alexandria 703-780-9574 (County General Obligation Bond and CDBG) Effective May 2011
Minimum Household Income at Initial Eligibility		Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility**
Unit Size	Income	Household Size	Income (80% County Median)
2 bedroom	$29,417	1	$63,750
3 bedroom	$31,303	2	$72,900
		3	$82,000
		4	$91,100
		5	$98,400
		6	$105,700
Woodley Hills Estates is a mobile home park. The FCRHA owns and DHCD manages the park. Residents own their units but pay pad rent on a monthly basis. * Minimum and Maximum income limits do not apply to any residents relocated from the old Woodley-Nightingale mobile home park in 1990, per HUD rules. ** Median Family Income for Fairfax County is $102,500 for a three-person household in 2009 per U.S. Census Bureau - 2009 American Community Survey. Maximum income limits are adjusted for household size using the HUD methodology, and are rounded to the nearest $50.

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