In 2020, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors established a goal for the production and no net loss of affordable housing at 5,000. In 2022, the Board then reset the goal to create at least 10,000 net new affordable units for households earning up to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). Properties listed here are in development or recently opened toward that 10,000 goal. Content is organized by supervisory district.
Currently under construction, Fairfax Crest will deliver 279 one, two, and three bedroom affordable homes for families. Located on the campus of the Fairfax County Government Center, the development of Fairfax Crest provides a platform for the inclusion of a 15,000 square foot community-serving space. Located at 12020 and 12040 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.
Currently under construction, Little River Glen consists of 120 one-bedroom apartments for adults ages 62+.that are being refurbished along with an adjoining Senior Center. Located at 4001 Barker Court, Fairfax.
Currently under construction, Redbud Glen expands affordable housing on The Glens campus by adding 60 new homes for adults 62+. Located at 4013 Barker Court, Fairfax.
Ilda's Overlook opened in 2024 and offers 80 affordable homes to older adults. Ilda's offers a variety of support services for its residents. It is located at 10055 Braddock Road, Fairfax.
Opened in 2024, One University brings 240 affordable homes adjacent to George Mason University. It consists of two properties: The Belmont, which offers affordable homes for older adults, and The Robinson, which offers affordable homes to families. The Belmont is located at 4518 University Drive, Fairfax. The Robinson is located at 4530 University Drive, Fairfax.
The 9.6-acre property, located off the Dulles Access Road and near the Innovation Center Metro Station, is being considered for development of affordable housing. The address is 13500 Dulles Green Drive, Herndon.
Opened in 2023, Ovation at Arrowbrook brings 274 affordable homes to a convenient Herndon location close to the Innovation Metro Station. Located at 13325 Fairfield Ridge Drive, Herndon.
The concept re-imagines the site of the former Franconia Government Center property as new multi-family housing. This idea could leverage private equity to build 120 affordable homes. Located at 6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria.
Opened in 2023, Oakwood Meadow Senior Residences brings 150 affordable homes for adults ages 62+ to the Kingstowne neighborhood of Alexandria. Located at 5815 South Van Dorn Street, Alexandria.
Currently under construction, The Exchange at Spring Hill Station will deliver 516 affordable homes in the heart of the Tysons economic district. Located at 8711 and 8721 Boone Boulevard, Tysons.
Rehabilitation of this historic community is being evaluated. Crescent Apartments consists of 188 garden style apartments near the Lake Anne Village Center. The address is 1527 Cameron Crescent Drive, Reston.
Renovation of this 234 unit apartment complex is being evaluated. Located at 2244-A Stone Wheel Drive in Reston.
A multifamily building with about 160 affordable homes is under evaluation. It is located at 13500 Dulles Green Drive in Herndon, in the Bailey's Crossroads neighborhood.
Kindred Crossing considers 95 affordable one and two bedroom independent living homes for adults ages 62+ It is located at 6163A Leesburg Pike in Falls Church.
The Residences at North Hill opened in 2023 and features 279 affordable homes, including 63 for older adults. It is adjacent to North Hill Park and on the historic Route 1 corridor. The address is 7250 Nightingale Hill Lane, Alexandria.
The Arden opened in 2023 and features 126 affordable homes on the historic Route One corridor. Local nonprofit providers provide support services to residents with developmental disabilities or behavioral health needs. The Arden is located at 2317 Huntington Avenue, Alexandria.
Indigo at Mclean Station brings 456 affordable homes walkable to the Mclean Metro Station and Tysons Corner Center. An underutilized office building was demolished to create Indigo, which is located at 1750 Old Meadow Road, Mclean.
This adaptive reuse development converts underutilized office space into 80 affordable homes near the Mosaic District. The property is located at 2990 Telestar Court, Falls Church.
Tysons Central explores development of up to 525 affordable homes steps to the Greensboro Metro Station. It is located at 8350 Leesburg Pike, Tysons.
The Lodge at Autumn Willow opened in 2025 and features 150 affordable homes for older adults. Onsite walkways connect to surrounding park trails. It is located at 13175 Autumn Willow Drive, Fairfax.
The Centreville Library Redevelopment concept explores building a new library with affordable housing, and would include features for the entire Centreville community. The Centreville Library is located at 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville.
The Chantilly Library Co-Location concept explores building a new library with affordable housing, and would include features for the entire Chantilly community. The Chantilly Regional Library is located at 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly.
Beacon Landing will deliver permanent supportive homes for people experiencing prominent homelessness. It is located in the City of Fairfax near The Lamb Center, a daytime drop-in shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness.
