Housing and Community Development

CONTACT INFORMATION: Operating Hours: 8AM-4:30PM M-F
703-246-5000 TTY 711
3700 Pender Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Tom Fleetwood
HCD Director

Notice of Funding Availability / NOFA

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia and possesses specific powers granted by state code, including the ability to issue bonds, purchase property and make loans. As such, the FCRHA acts as Fairfax County’s local housing finance agency.  The FCRHA began a tax-exempt financing program in the late 1970s to facilitate the development and preservation of affordable housing. Through tax-exempt bond financing and, as an FHA-approved housing finance agency, the FCRHA is able to provide a vehicle for private developers to obtain low-cost mortgages to acquire, construct and rehabilitate multi-family developments. 

Fairfax County uses a variety of local, state, and federal funding sources to support the new development and preservation of Affordable Housing. More than $50 million is currently appropriated and is now available for multi-family affordable housing development projects.  Finance applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are awarded or a subsequent NOFA is posted.

Funds Available for New Construction and Preservation

Fairfax County makes an annual contribution of its real estate tax revenue to the Fairfax County Affordable Housing Development and Investment (AHDI) Fund. Loans made out of this fund are known as “Blueprint loans.” The FCRHA provides Blueprint loans to developers seeking to develop or preserve affordable housing units throughout Fairfax County. 

The FCRHA is providing a minimum of $41,277,327 in Housing Blueprint Funds for affordable housing projects through this NOFA. 

Funds from zoning proffers set aside for affordable housing in Tysons Urban Center

Funds from zoning proffers set aside for affordable housing countywide.

Funds for Predevelopment and Construction Costs for Projects that include PSH Units

State funds to support the development of permanent supportive housing for very low-income people with serious mental illness.

Fairfax County Affordable Housing Development and Investment fund set-aside for projects with PSH units.

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