Housing Headlines
January 27, 2020
As a result of the November 2019 request for proposals for project-based vouchers (PBVs), the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority has awarded 130 PBVs to three applicants for new construction senior housing projects.
Having guaranteed PBVs associated with new construction projects enable qualifying affordable housing projects to have a stronger financial position to obtain funding resources – both in the form of cash and/or in the form of IRS tax credits. Awarding these 130 PBVs is helping to pave the way for the development of 431 new senior housing units in major activity centers in Fairfax County – including Reston, Fairfax and Alexandria – with access to a wide range of community amenities as well as public transportation.
New Lake Anne House (Reston): 102 PBVs awarded; 240 total senior units
One University Senior Housing (Fairfax): 20 PBVs awarded; 120 total senior units
Oakwood Senior Housing Development South Nine (Alexandria): 8 PBVs awarded; 71 total senior units
Applications were scored based on a points system. Proposals were judged on the following criteria: project summary; project and property description; applicant qualifications and experience; project feasibility; and supportive services.
January 17, 2020
During FY 2021, Fairfax County is expected to have access to more than $8 million in federal funding to support the creation of and access to affordable housing for individuals and households throughout the county – with particular emphasis on individuals and families experiencing homelessness; those (including seniors) with extremely low incomes; and individuals with disabilities.
Federal dollars are provided through several programs, including: the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and the Emergency Solutions Grant.
January 13, 2020
Notice of Oakwood PPEA Public Hearing
Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Notice is hereby given that the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) will hold a public hearing on January 30, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. during its meeting in the FCRHA Board Room, located at One University Plaza (4500 University Drive, Fairfax, Virginia). The public hearing is on a proposed Comprehensive Agreement with the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing for the development of the FCRHA-owned Oakwood property to create senior affordable housing pursuant to the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002, as amended Va. Code Ann §§ 56-575.1-575.16 (PPEA). The Oakwood property is identified as a part of Fairfax County Tax Map No. 081-2 ((1)), parcel 0017C and Tax Map No. 081-4 ((1)) Parcels 0032, 0033 and 0034 (the “Property”), in the Lee District.
In accordance with the requirements of the PPEA Guidelines of the FCRHA, adopted pursuant to Va. Code Ann. §§ 56-575.1-575.16, a copy of the Comprehensive Agreement is available for review in the Office of the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors in the Fairfax County Government Center, located at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, Virginia 22035. In addition, a copy of the proposed Comprehensive Agreement has been posted on the website of the Fairfax County Department of Purchasing and Material Management and may be viewed at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/procurement/ppea.
All persons wishing to speak on this subject may call Navneet Sohi at 703-246-5260, to be placed on the Speaker’s List, or may appear and be heard.
Citizens wishing to comment on the proposed Comprehensive Agreement may do so by writing to the attention of Tony Esse, Associate Director, Design, Development and Construction Division, at the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), 3700 Pender Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 or via email at Tony.Esse@fairfaxcounty.gov. For additional information or questions about he Public Hearing, please contact Tony Esse, at 703-246-5172.
Fairfax County is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all County programs, services and activities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. To request special accommodations call 703-246-5101 or TTY 711. Equal Housing/Equal Opportunity Employer
