Tag: housing
New Hope Housing contract terminated
Fairfax County has terminated its contract with New Hope Housing. The contract will end on Sept. 30. The county will take over all operations previously managed by New Hope Housing on Oct. 1, according to a statement released on Sept. 15 by the Department of Housing and Community Development’s Office to Prevent and End Homelessness … Continued
New Hope Housing director blames the county for late paychecks to shelter staff
UPDATED Sept. 15, with quotes from HCD OPEH. The problems at the Fairfax County homeless shelters managed by New Hope Housing – including late paychecks, suspended health benefits, and lack of basic supplies – are the fault of Fairfax County’s Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, says NHH Executive Director Andre Purnell. Employees at the … Continued
Supervisors approve roadmap for promoting affordable housing
The Board of Supervisors on Sept. 9 approved a multi-faceted motion offered by Board Chair Jeffrey McKay aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing by streamlining the approval process, among other actions. “The provision of affordable housing remains a high priority for Fairfax County and has a significant role to play in our economic … Continued
Fairfax County experienced modest population growth
The population of Fairfax County grew by a modest 0.9 percent between Jan. 1, 2023, and Jan. 1, 2024, according to a newly released demographics report. As of Jan. 1, 2024, the county’s population exceeded 1.19 million residents. Earlier this year, the Northern Virginia Regional Commission reported that Fairfax County had the largest population increase compared to … Continued
Seven Corners church renovation to include a community performance space
First Christian Church in Seven Corners is planning to create a community hub as part of a major renovation project. The upgrade will coincide with the construction of apartments for seniors next to the church. The affordable housing project, Kindred Crossing, is being developed by Wesley Housing in partnership with the church. The plan, approved … Continued
Planning Commission advances multifamily proposal in Willow Run neighborhood
The Fairfax County Planning Commission voted June 4 to recommend that a nomination for a multifamily housing project next to the Willow Run neighborhood in Annandale be added to the Comprehensive Plan Work Program. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to adopt a work program on June 10. The proposed project has generated a huge … Continued
Affordable housing waitlist opens next week
The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development will accept applications for the affordable housing waitlist beginning June 2 through June 8. Affordable housing is available through the Project-Based Voucher program and the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Project-Based Voucher Program. Applications can be submitted here when the waitlist opens at 8 a.m. on June … Continued
A condo resident is plagued by a neighbor’s drug addict visitors
Pathways Homes provides housing for chronically homeless and mentally ill individuals. But when those tenants cause problems, it’s difficult to get them evicted. That’s what one tenant we’ll call H) found when the Pathways tenant living across the hall from them home at the Hollybrooke Condominium in Seven Corners began making their life miserable. The … Continued
Neighbors object to high-density projects proposed for Annandale
At the final meeting of the Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) proposals submitted for Mason District, local residents voiced concerns about traffic congestion, overflow parking, and quality of life issues. The proposal generating the most opposition at the April 21 meeting calls for a five-story multifamily project on a 1.8-site at 6675 Little River Turnpike between … Continued
Alta Nova hosts an open house on Saturday
Alta Nova, the new apartment building at 5851 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, invites the public to an open house on March 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with mimosas and pastries. Book a tour here. Related story: Leasing underway at Alta Nova apartments Alta Nova is advertising rent specials, including one month free for April move-ins, … Continued
15 development proposals submitted for Mason District
Developers and property owners have submitted 53 nominations to the 2025 Countywide Site-Specific Plan Amendment process. Fifteen of the proposed developments are in Mason District, including a major project on the long-vacant Sears property in Seven Corners. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to accept or reject the nominated projects at its March 4 … Continued
Demolition plan submitted for Annandale apartment project
The developer of a future mixed-use project at the Eastgate Shopping Center on John Marr Drive in Annandale submitted a demolition plan to Fairfax County on Jan. 28. The project would replace half of the shopping center with a six-story multifamily building with 270 units, retail space, and an urban park. The Board of Supervisors … Continued
DOJ charges landlords with rent collusion
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint Jan. 7 against six of the nation’s largest landlords accusing them of colluding in algorithmic pricing schemes that result in overcharging renters. That complaint is part of the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit filed in August against RealPage, a property management software company. According to the DOJ, RealPage … Continued
Waitlist opens this week for affordable housing for seniors
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority is opening the waitlist for affordable housing at nine properties for older adults on Jan. 13 at 8 a.m. The application window closes at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 19. Applications must be submitted through Rent Café. Instructions for creating an account on Rent Café are available here. To … Continued
Leasing underway at Alta Nova apartments
Construction of the Alta Nova apartments in Bailey’s Crossroads is nearly complete, and the first two tenants moved in on Jan. 6, says Moustafa Khan, community manager with Greystar, the company managing the building. Alta Nova, at 5851 Columbia Pike, has 361 apartments. Thirty-five have been leased, Khan says. The project also includes three townhomes … Continued