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The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) owns 1,063 units of Public Housing. Public Housing units are managed and maintained by the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The units were built or acquired using federal public housing funds. Units include townhouses, garden apartments and condominium units, and are located throughout the County.
The program generally serves households with incomes up to 50% of median income. Tenants pay 30% of their income for rent. The average income of tenant households is about $16,695. The FCRHA receives an annual operating subsidy from the federal government. Fairfax County's Public Housing program is evaluated annually by HUD using Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS).
Call to find out which lists are open and accepting applications:
Waiting List Hotline: 703-449-9050
TTY users call: 703-385-3578
Criteria Used to Select Applicants
HCD screens applicants to determine that they meet the qualifications for the Public Housing Program by confirming information provided on the pre-application form, including checking credit records, rental references, and police records. Residents pay 30% of their household income for rent. Applicants must also qualify by income, based on household size.
Application Process
Applications are accepted year round. Applications are available online at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rha/apply.htm or by calling the Housing Application Center at 703-385-3662.
FEDERAL/HUD RENTAL PROGRAM
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| Household Size |
Maximum Household Income Limits Extremely Low (30%) |
Maximum Household Income Limits Very Low (50%) |
Maximum Household Income Limits Low (80%) |
| 1 | $21,550 | $35,950 | $44,800 |
| 2 | $24,650 | $41,100 | $51,200 |
| 3 | $27,700 | $46,200 | $57,600 |
| 4 | $30,800 | $51,350 | $64,000 |
| 5 | $33,250 | $55,450 | $69,100 |
| 6 | $35,750 | $59,550 | $74,250 |
| 7 | $38,200 | $63,650 | $79,350 |
| 8 | $40,650 | $67,800 | $84,500 |
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NOTE: In the Public Housing (PH) Program, at least 40% of new admissions must be below 30% MSA (Extremely Low). PH properties available for occupancy under Annual Contributions Contracts (ACC) taking effect before October 1, 1981 are available for Low Income families (80% MSA). These properties are Audubon Apartments, Rosedale Manor, Newington Station*, The Park, Shadowood Condominiums*, The Atrium, Heritage Woods I*, Heritage Woods South*, and Sheffield Village Square*. For properties with ACCs dated on or after October 1, 1981, new admissions are limited to Very Low Income families (50% MSA).
* FCRHA owns scattered-site units at
these properties.
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Priority Group Definitions
Priority Group One: An applicant may qualify for this priority if the Head or Spouse is employed, attending school, or participating in a job training program, for a combination of at least 30 hours per week; OR is 62 or older; OR meets HUD's definition of being disabled (see brochure); OR is the only adult in the household working less than 30 hours per week and who is the primary caretaker of a disabled dependent. In addition, the Head or Spouse lives or works in Fairfax County, and/or the City of Falls Church, and/or the City of Fairfax, and/or the Town of Herndon; AND during the past 90 days or longer, is paying more than 30% of all gross income (before taxes or deductions) for rent and utilities (excluding telephone and cable television costs); AND does not exceed the maximum income requirements.
Priority Group Two: Head or Spouse lives or works in Fairfax County, and/or the City of Falls Church, and/or the City of Fairfax, and/or the Town of Herndon, and does not exceed the maximum income requirements. This group will not be invited for eligibility until all of the applicants in Priority Group One have been contacted for an interview.
Priority Group Three: Head or Spouse does not live or work in Fairfax County, or the City of Falls Church, or the City of Fairfax, or the Town of Herndon, but does not exceed the maximum income requirements. This group will not be invited for eligibility until all of the applicants in Priority Group One and Group Two have been contacted for an interview.
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