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HOUSING IN ACTION NEWSLETTER — JUNE 2026 EDITION

June 1, 2026

ALEXANDRIA

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Potomac River Generating Station (PRGS) tonight at 6:30PM, where Zoning Ordinance Subdivision cases will be heard. Upon approval, the case will be placed on the City Council’s docket on June 22nd. The PRGS site, Blocks B and C, is anticipated to produce 19 committed affordable units as well as a $5.4M contribution to the HTF. 

During the same meeting, the Commission will also consider the Draft Housing 2040 Plan, which is now available for public review. To speak at the Planning Commission public hearing, please complete a speaker’s form online, using this link, or in-person at the hearing at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center, 4850 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311. Written comments may be submitted to the Department of Planning & Zoning staff at PlanComm@alexandriava.gov. Following the Planning Commission meeting, City Council will consider the Draft Housing 2040 on June 13. 

Join the Coalition for Smarter Growth, City of Alexandria planning staff, and community partners on June 6 for a walking tour of the Duke Street corridor. Participants will explore recent affordable housing developments, local businesses, and planned transportation improvements while learning about the City’s ongoing Duke Street Land Use Plan. The tour offers an opportunity to see how future investments could shape housing, mobility, and economic development along one of Alexandria’s key corridors.

ARLINGTON

Comprehensive Plan Update feedback opportunity: Our chance to review Arlington County’s new draft Introduction, Guiding Principles, and their complementary Supporting Statements. Here are some points to use for the Public Feedback Form by June 7th:

  • Arlington needs a diverse, vibrant, sustainable, inclusive and abundant housing supply. 
  • Allow diverse housing types to end segregation of neighborhoods and for every age and stage of life
  • Reject the 1960 goal of “retention of the predominantly residential character of the county, and limitation of intense development to limited and defined areas.”
  • Allow accessible and welcoming residential growth, community amenities and services across all neighborhoods because maximizing residential growth is equally essential to economic resilience and vitality
  • Explore co-location of housing on County/APS land and at all public building sites
  • Promote equity and economic resilience, by streamlining the entitlement process, expediting Special General Land Use Plan (GLUP) studies, supporting Expanded Housing Option (EHO) development, and removing any hurdles that increase the cost of new housing.

Housing Arlington: “What’s Next?” – complete the Online Feedback Form by 6/14. Housing Arlington wants to hear what our ideas are for preserving/increasing affordable rental housing, increasing housing supply, and diversifying the types of housing available in Arlington. You can refer to many of the Comp Plan points above, email Alice Hogan for more ideas, and learn more in the County’s 11-minute video presentation.

Melwood’s redevelopment proposal is facing an effort to impose an historic designation on the Melwood structure against the will of the owner and against the written recommendations of the County’s own Historic Preservation staff. Come support Melwood’s plans to redevelop the site for 105 affordable units plus on-site services for adults with disabilities at the June County Board meeting or email your support to countyboard@arlingtonva.us. (Email us for broader talking points.)

Missing Middle/EHO Lawsuit update: The VA Supreme Court agreed to hear a case related to the EHO lawsuit, which involves a landowner’s desire to join the original suit as a defendant due to his opposition to the original lawsuit against the County. This only involves his ability to join the suit, and does not impact the legality of EHO or the nearly 50 approved EHO permits thus far.

Arlington County FY27 Budget results: After the dust settled and all extra funds were allocated, $11.14M is the final total of FY27 funding for the AHIF (Affordable Housing Investment Fund), a bit better than the approx. $10.3M previously reported.

Housing Action Arlington (HAA), our NVAHA~Arlington housing advocacy coalition, meets again on Wed., June 10, at 12 noon (virtually). 

FAIRFAX COUNTY

The Housing Task Force reported out their initial findings over three Board of Supervisor Committee Meetings on May 12:

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority will be accepting pre-applications for a Project-Based Voucher (PBV) waitlist at The Exchange at Spring Hill Station. You can apply from Monday, June 1, at 8 a.m. through Sunday, June 7, at 11:59 p.m. Units range from 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments. Eligible applicants must be 18 years and older and earn less than 50% AMI. The PBV program limits the household’s contribution towards rent up to 30% of adjusted income. For more information, visit FCRHA’s website.

The Tysons community is invited to help shape the future of certain areas currently designated for office use as Fairfax County kicks off a new planning study. The study is evaluating a broader mix of potential uses, including residential and mixed-use development. New recommendations will also consider updated guidance for transportation, parks and open space, environmental sustainability, and urban design. Share your thoughts on future land use changes and improvements. The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and will close on Sunday, June 14.  Visit the project webpage to learn more about the study.

Centreville could get a town center with more walkable, mixed-use spaces over the next few decades if Fairfax County adopts a proposed amendment to its comprehensive plan. Two county-owned sites were identified as possible locations for affordable housing–the Stone Road Park & Ride and the Centreville Regional Library. The Board of Supervisors will vote on the proposed amendment on Tuesday, June 23 at 4:00 p.m.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved plans on Tuesday, May 19 for 304 units of multifamily housing to replace an aging office building at 1950 Old Gallows Road in Tysons. Supervisors approved a rezoning of the site and accepted the conceptual development plan, another step toward final approval of the project. The site is in a transition zone, located between lower-density residential properties on the south side of Gallows Road and the more intense development of Tysons. The new zoning is the Planned Tysons Corner (PTC) Urban District, which was created to support redevelopment of aging office parks into mixed-use properties.

CITY OF FAIRFAX

The City of Fairfax Planning Commission and City Council are each scheduled to hold a public hearing to consider amending the City’s zoning ordinance in order to permit detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), which are separate living units located within or on the property of a house. The scheduled dates for these public hearings on this matter are:

  • Planning Commission Public Hearing: Monday, June 22
  • City Council Public Hearing: Tuesday, July 28

CITY OF FALLS CHURCH

Falls Church City Council has authorized up to $175K for a consultant to help evaluate redevelopment options for the Virginia Village affordable housing community. City leaders are weighing a range of possibilities, including preserving and renovating the existing apartments to a larger redevelopment that could create 120 to 150 housing units. The planning process is expected to continue through the year, with the City aiming to select a development partner by 2027.

LOUDOUN

Loudoun County has provided financing for 130 affordable apartment homes in The Linden Senior Residences for adults ages 55 and up. The property is under construction with an anticipated completion date of July 31. Formerly known as the Avonlea Senior Apartments, this community in the Chantilly/South Riding area has been funded through the Affordable Multifamily Housing Loan Program administered by the Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development. Units will be available to households earning 30-60% of the Area Median Income. The leasing process has begun. To learn more about leasing an available unit, call 703-466-0538 or email thelinden@slnusbaum.net. 

At a May 5 meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved a Board Member Initiative by Supervisors Briskman and Saines to evaluate and provide recommendations to implement a county-funded short-term rent supplement program. The goal would be to keep families at 0-50% of the Area Median Income stably housed, particularly as the county’s rent relief program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, expires at the end of this calendar year.

LAWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services plans construction to begin this fall on a new three-story shelter and service complex in Leesburg. The project is moving forward with funding from the Loudoun County government, the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, and other charitable giving. 2026 Point-in-Time Count data shows increasing rates of homelessness in Loudoun County, such that more shelter space, services and resources will be needed to address the growing need.

RAW Ministries will host a Homelessness Faith Summit on June 4 from 9am-2pm at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Leesburg. This free event is open to all; registration is required. 

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) reported in May that rates of homelessness have increased slightly across the region. While the 2026 Point-in-Time count indicated a 1% increase in homelessness across the Metropolitan Washington region, Loudoun County experienced an increase of 25% (from 252 people in 2025 to 315 in 2026). Advocates in Loudoun noted during the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Hearings the county’s need for more Permanent Supportive Housing and other resources to address increasing homelessness.

PRINCE WILLIAM

The Prince William County Office of Housing and Community Development  released its first Notice of Funding Opportunity. HCD is now accepting applications through July 1 from eligible nonprofit and for-profit developers for the Affordable Housing Fund, or AHF, to support the development of affordable housing in Prince William County. Find out more on the county’s website.

The Prince William County Finance and Budget Committee will meet on June 9 at 10am to discuss budget planning for the next fiscal year.

The Prince William County Planning Commission will hold a Work Session on June 17, at 6pm on the 2026 Adopted Land Use Bills. Please join if you are interested in learning more about implementation of the recent General Assembly housing legislation.

The NVAHA Prince William Alliance typically meets via Zoom on the 4th Thursday of the month from 4-5 pm. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 25 at 4pm. Please email Jill Norcross, if you would like to receive the calendar invites.

VIRGINIA

The Virginia Housing Alliance now has a Housing Job Board. As part of their broader effort to strengthen the housing sector, this resource makes it easier for organizations to share openings and for job seekers to discover meaningful career opportunities in housing, community development, and homeless services.

Virginia still has not passed a 2026 – 2028 Biennium Budget. The state’s funding for the current biennium expires on June 30, so a compromise must be passed before that date to prevent a government shutdown. You can track the budget bill and amendments here.

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will host virtual listening sessions on June 15 and June 16 to gather feedback on the next funding cycle for the Virginia Eviction Reduction Program (VERP). Advocates, service providers, and prospective applicants are encouraged to share insights on community needs, service gaps, and ways to strengthen the program before the next grant application period opens.

DMV

In May, The DC Council unanimously approved the One Front Door Act, a building code change that would allow residential buildings up to six stories tall to operate with a single shared staircase and entrance, doubling the current three-story ceiling that has been on the books in the District for decades.

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) reported in May that rates of homelessness have increased slightly across the region. The 2026 Point-in-Time count indicated a 1% average increase in homelessness across the Metropolitan Washington region, with a range of rates in different jurisdictions.

Housing& and the Urban Institute has released the Housing Indicator Tool (HIT) 6.0 — the region’s most comprehensive resource tracking housing production, preservation, and policy trends across Greater DC, Baltimore, and Richmond. The 2026 HIT 6.0 highlights opportunities for action, accountability, and cross-sector collaboration.  The HIT also equips policymakers, developers, employers, advocates, and institutional leaders with the insights needed to better understand housing disparities, track progress, and advance more inclusive housing outcomes. To explore the findings, you can review the HIT 6.0 Presentation and Executive Summary.

FEDERAL | NATIONAL

HUD has issued a proposed rule removing a final HUD step from the environmental review process for large federally supported multifamily projects, including projects with more than 200 units or mortgages over $5M. The change takes effect June 22 and is expected to primarily affect affordable housing developers by reducing processing time for projects with tight financing and closing deadlines. Public comments on the rule are open through July 21.

HUD has released a proposed rule revising its Equal Access to Housing regulations, which would remove references to sexual orientation and gender identity from existing HUD rules and replace them with definitions based solely on biological sex. The proposal would affect how HUD-funded housing and shelter providers implement federal housing programs. The rule is currently open for public comment through June 29. Learn more about ongoing advocacy efforts here.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act passed the House, and is now heading to the Senate. The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) is urging advocates to contact Congress in support of key housing provisions in the bill and push to include the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act in the final package.

Registrations are now open for the National Conference on Ending Homelessness and their Capitol Hill Day, taking place on July 8 – 10. Capitol Hill Day will take place on the second day of the conference, giving participants an opportunity to meet with members of Congress and advocate for policies that help end homelessness.

HUD has released its NOFO for supportive housing, making $158M available to expand affordable housing for extremely low-income individuals with disabilities. Applications are due on July 31.

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