Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs is a grant from Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) that funds affordable housing acquisition, development, and rehabilitation in Fairfax County, Virginia. Typical annual funding ranges from $1 million to $4 million in combined CDBG and HOME funds.

Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits with a proven track record in real estate ownership, property management, or services to low-income populations. Projects targeting scattered-site or multifamily rental (30 units or less) are prioritized. Additional consideration is given to projects serving seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, youth aging out of foster care, and survivors of domestic violence.

An annual RFP is typically released in July or August.

Federal Community Development Programs | Housing and Community Development Housing and Community Development Housing and Community Development Alert: Operating Hours: 8AM-4:30PM M-F Affordable Housing Waitlist Affordable Housing Preservation Manufactured (Mobile) Housing Program Federal Community Development Programs Federal Community Development Programs The Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has an availability of funds under the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs to acquire, develop, and rehabilitate affordable housing.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a flexible program that provides annual grants to eligible local governments and States to be used to address a wide range of unique community development needs, including affordable housing, fair housing and human services activities, that are primarily for the benefit of low- to moderate-income individuals and families.

Learn More The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) provides annual grants to be used to fund a wide range of housing activities, including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership, or providing direct rental assistance to low- to moderate-income individuals and families, as well as for fair housing activities.

Learn More Emergency Solutions Grant Program The Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program aims to assist people with quickly regaining stability in permanent housing after experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness.

Funding may be used for the rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for use as emergency shelter for the homeless, for certain expenses for operating emergency shelters, for essential services related to emergency shelters and street outreach for the homeless, and for homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing assistance.

Learn More Fairfax County CDBG/HOME Request for Proposals: General Information The funding typically available under this RFP is between $1 million and $4 million, and consists of CDBG and HOME funds (to include a subset of HOME funds reserved for Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs)).

An annual RFP is announced, typically in July or August, by Fairfax County HCD and final awards are approved by the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) . A Selection Advisory Committee (SAC) is selected to review the proposals and provide recommendation to the FCRHA for funding at its annual December meeting.

To access CDBG and HOME funds, eligible applicants must have: A designation as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A demonstrated successful track record in owning and managing real estate or is partnered with another non-profit organization with applicable experience.

A demonstrated successful track record in the provision of services to persons from low-income households, experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, or from other special needs populations, or is partner with another non-profit with applicable experience. A current sound financial condition.

Non-profits must provide the last three years annual audited financial statements, from an independent licensed certified public accountant), along with auditor's opinion and management letter, if issued. No current debarment.

Any person or firm suspended or debarred from participating in County, State, or Federal procurement is ineligible to receive funding, this applies to applicants and any partnering organization identified as part of an application. Eligible Projects include acquisition and/or rehabilitation for scattered-site rental (condominium, townhouse, single-family) and multifamily rental projects (30 units or less).

Projects should align with: Five-Year Consolidated Plan One Fairfax Equity Policy Chairman’s Task Force on Equity and Opportunity Recommendations Additional points are typically given to projects that include acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of affordable housing and serve households meeting one or more of the special needs criteria announced in each RFP (e.g., low- and moderate-income populations that are: ages 62 and older; youth transitioning out of foster care, ; experiencing (or at-risk) of homelessness; living with disabilities (physical, mental, or sensory); veterans; and survivors of domestic violence.

Additional points have also been given to projects that can be completed by the end of the current fiscal year (June 30).

Fairfax County List of CDBG, HOME & ESG Projects Annual NOFA/RFP for Affordable Housing Projects Homeownership Downpayment Assistance Program Home Repair for the Elderly Program (HREP) for Homeowner Rehabilitation Town of Herndon and City of Falls Church’s Housing Rehabilitation Programs FCRHA/Fairfax County-owned Acquisition and/or Rehabilitation Manufactured Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program Consolidated Community Funding Pool (CCFP) RFP for Targeted Public Services ESG Homeless Assistance Program Fairfax County List of Resources Fairfax County 2026 CDBG/HOME Rent & Income Limits Fairfax County 2026 HOME Maximum Per-Unit Subsidy Limits Fairfax County CDBG/HOME Written Rehabilitation Standards Five-Year Consolidated Plan and One-Year Action Plans Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Consolidated Community Funding Advisory Committee (CCFAC) National Community Development Week This annual celebration in April provides an opportunity to reflect on the value that federal community development funds bring to communities throughout Fairfax County.

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