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Fairfax County Rental 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 pay a minimum rent or 30% of their household income, whichever is greater, up to a ceiling (maximum) rent. 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:

1. 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.
2. Once your application reaches the top of the list, you will be notified by mail to schedule an appointment for an interview.
3. The interview is for determining your eligibility for housing.
4. Once you are approved and a unit is available, you will sign a lease and then may move in.
5. 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

 

• 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 March 2009
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	$35,950	$43,140
			2	$41,100	$49,320
			3	$46,200	$55,440
			4	$51,350	$61,620
			5	$55,450	$66,540

 

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 March 2009
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	$35,950
3 bedroom			$30,822	2	$41,100
Where to Apply: Murraygate Management Office 7800 Belford Drive, Suite 100 Alexandria (Fairfax County) (off Route 1/Richmond Highway behind Gold's Gym)				3	$46,200
				4	$51,350
				5	$55,450
				6	$59,550
				7	$63,650
				8	$67,800

 

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 March 2009
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	$43,140
3 bedroom		$31,303	2	$49,320
			3	$55,440
			4	$61,620
			5	$66,540
			6	$71,460

 

• Moderate Income/Below Market Rental Units

Where to Apply: Apply directly online for the FCRHA-owned units at these properties. The on-site rental offices at these properties are not affiliated with HCD or the FCRHA and do not have access to show our units.

The rent amounts for these properties in the following chart are the base rent or 30% of income, whichever is greater. Base rent amount should not exceed 40% of adjusted gross income. Final determination of eligibility will be made at time of interview. Base rents and minimum income requirements are usually increased annually.

Moderate Income/Below Market Rental Units Chart

 

• 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, Glenwood Mews, Legato Corner 80% MSA Units are as follows: Westcott Ridge and Willow Oaks (FCRHA/County/Other Non-Federal Financing) Effective March 2009
Household Size	Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility
	70% MSA*	80% MSA**
1	$50,350	$57,500
2	$57,500	$65,700
3	$64,700	$73,950
4	$71,900	$82,150
5	$77,650	$88,700
6	$83,400	$95,300
*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 ($64,000 for a four person household in FY 2009). 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, Public Schools, Fire and Rescue employees, and INOVA Nurses.

 

• Working Singles Housing

Coan Pond Located in Fairfax,Virginia Furnished efficiencies for working single persons 703-246-5079 (Financing includes: CDBG Funds) Effective March 2009
Household Size	Minimum Income at Initial Eligibility (20% MSA)	Maximum Income at Initial Eligibility (60% MSA)
1	$14,000	$43,140
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 four 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 (Financing: Section 542(c) Risk-Sharing Program, Section 8 and Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)) Effective March 2009
Household Size	Section 8 - Very Low (50% MSA) (162 units)	Section 8 - Low (80% MSA) (32 units)
1	$35,950	$44,800
2	$41,100	$51,200
3	$46,200	$57,600
4	$51,350	$64,000
5	$55,450	$69,100
6	$59,550	$74,250
7	$63,650	$79,350
8	$67,800	$84,500

 

Hopkins Glen 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments Falls Church 703-207-9770 (Financing: HUD/FHA Section 221(d) (3) Program) Effective March 2009
Minimum Household Income at Initial Eligibility			Maximum Household Income at Initial Eligibility*
Unit Size	Income		Household Size	Income
1 bedroom	$17,604		1	$51,150
2 bedroom	$19,872		2	$58,450
3 bedroom	$21,564		3	$65,750
4 bedroom	$22,680		4	$73,050
			5	$78,900
			6	$84,750
			7	$90,600
			8	$96,450
* 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

  

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) EffectiveMarch 2009
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	$35,950
2 bedroom		$16,848		2	$41,100
3 bedroom		$18,216		3	$46,200
4 bedroom		$19,692		4	$51,350
Gas heat, water and electricity paid by tenant.				5	$55,450
				6	$59,550
				7	$63,650
				8	$67,800
* 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)

 

Murraygate Village Apartments 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments Located in Alexandria, Virginia 703-780-9574 (Financing: HUD/FHA Section 236 Program, Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), and Section 8 Subsidies) Effective March 2009
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	$35,950	$43,140
2 bedroom		$16,560		2	$41,100	$49,320
3 bedroom		$17,610		3	$46,200	$55,440
4 bedroom		$18,120		4	$51,350	$61,620
* 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	$55,450	$66,540
				6	$59,550	$71,460
				7	$63,650	$76,380
				8	$67,800	$81,360
				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

• Manufactured Housing Lot Rentals

Woodley Hills Estates* Mobile Home Park Alexandria 703-780-9574 (County General Obligation Bond)   Effective March 2009
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	$65,450
3 bedroom	$31,303	2	$74,800
		3	$84,150
		4	$93,500
		5	$101,000
		6	$108,450
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 $105,200 for a three-person household in 2007 per U.S. Census Bureau - 2007 American Community Survey. Maximum income limits are adjusted for household size using the HUD methodology, and are rounded to the nearest $50.