Affordable housing development and assistance programs and services in Fairfax County are administered through the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development and the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
About the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) administers Fairfax County’s affordable housing development and preservation programs; manages rental housing and rental assistance programs; and directs Fairfax County’s homelessness services. In addition to its role as a county department – reporting to the County Executive and Board of Supervisors – HCD also serves as the staff for the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
About the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA)
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) is a nationally-recognized, award-winning public housing authority serving the people of Fairfax County. The FCRHA seeks to create a Fairfax County community everyone can afford to call home. The FCRHA is an independent political subdivision of the Commonwealth and possesses specific powers granted by state law. The authority of the FCRHA is vested in 11 commissioners appointed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
How HCD and FCRHA Work Together
The FCRHA and HCD are uniquely synergistic in Fairfax County, delivering efficiency and synergy to taxpayers, business partners, and the community at large. The organizational structure whereby the FCRHA is staffed by HCD enables a strong relationship with Fairfax County agencies and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, allowing the FCRHA to quickly respond to marketplace opportunities.