On July 1, 2020, changes to Virginia’s laws expanding the number of protected classes in housing and employment went into effect. Subsequently, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors reaffirmed and amended the County’s Human Rights Ordinance and Fair Housing Act to reflect these changes.

In housing, the new protected classes are source of income, veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

In employment, the new protected classes are veteran status, gender identity, and sexual orientation.