In the Community

In order to create housing opportunities that promote inclusive and thriving communities, we need to be in the community. During fiscal year 2024, FCRHA fueled many community initiatives.

Affordable housing residents earn FCRHA scholarships.

The FCRHA awarded ten $5,000 scholarships for postsecondary education to local affordable housing residents. Learn more.

FCRHA receives national affordable housing awards.

One University and The Residences at North Hill were recognized by national affordable housing organizations for innovation, creativity and community. Read about awards received from NAHRO, NMA and LAIGW.

Fairfax County Housing Symposium.

The 2024 Fairfax County Housing Symposium was hosted by the FCRHA and the George Mason University Costello College of Business, with financial support from Virginia Housing and the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR). Get the event recap.

HUD meets with Fairfax County leaders.

Matthew Heckles, Regional Administrator, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), met with several Fairfax County affordable housing leaders. Learn more.

50 years of CDBG.

Fairfax County receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) affordable housing funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Funds are applied directly to the community, and every $1.00 of CDBG funding leverages more than $5.00 in other funding, creating additional, vital, local resources. Learn more.

"Fairfax County serves as an example of what is possible when local leaders and affordable housing officials enjoy close collaboration. The robust and innovative programs coming forth from Fairfax serve as an affordable housing playbook for other jurisdictions across the country."

Matthew Heckles, Regional Administrator, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)