The National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) is awarding scholarships to low-income individuals residing in federally assisted rental housing.  Applications are being accepted through Friday, March 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.   Who is Eligible Residents of properties awarded federal low-income housing tax credits or participants in the Housing Choice Voucher program who demonstrate both merit and need.  For complete eligibility details, please visit: Education Fund - NLHA -

New research by HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) for the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development finds a critical shortage of housing affordable to people earning up to 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The analysis finds that Fairfax County currently lacks the estimated 13,800 rental homes affordable to people at this income level or below.  In addition, thousands of additional affordable homes are needed over the course of the next decade.   According to

Due to an administrative issue, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors public hearing related to affordable housing development in Franconia (RZ-2025-FR-00005) – originally planned to take place February 17, 2026 - has been postponed. The public hearing has been rescheduled for the Board’s March 17, 2026 meeting. Information related to the hearing can be found in the Board Package .