October 24, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Tag: housing

Waitlist opens for affordable housing

#housing
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The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) is opening the application waitlist for the Project-Based Voucher units from Feb. 2 through Feb. 8. Properties accepting waitlist applications are part of the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) – Project-Based Voucher program. The type of available housing ranges from studio apartments to four-bedroom units and townhouses. Households … Continued

Planning underway for affordable housing in Bailey’s Crossroads

#Baileys Crossroads, #housing, #redevelopment
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The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) is moving forward with pre-development activities for an affordable housing project in Bailey’s Crossroads.   The property, at 5831 Columbia Pike, between Radley Accura and the Alta Nova apartments, is currently occupied by Crossroads Interim Park, which was meant to be temporary until the site is developed. … Continued

FACETS will manage the Bailey’s Shelter

#homeless, #housing, #social services
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The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development’s Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH) has contracted with FACETS to manage the Bailey’s Shelter and Supportive Housing facility in Bailey’s Crossroads. That shelter was formerly operated by New Hope Housing. OPEH terminated its contract with New Hope Housing in September for mismanagement. New Hope … Continued

Residents complain about deteriorating conditions at the Bailey’s Shelter

#government services, #homeless, #housing
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The failure of New Hope Housing to adequately manage homeless shelters, including the one in Bailey’s Crossroads, has had a negative impact on clients, as well as staff. Shelter employees have complained about missing paychecks, suspended benefits, and shelters running out of supplies. Meanwhile, homeless people served by the shelter say conditions have deteriorated in … Continued

New Hope Housing director blames the county for late paychecks to shelter staff

#homeless, #housing, #social services
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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

Fairfax County experienced modest population growth

#demographics, #housing
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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

#churches, #housing, #redevelopment, #Seven Corners

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

#Comprehensive Plan, #housing, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment
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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

#housing, #Seven Corners
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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