Magnet Housing Program and Affordable Dwelling Unit Program

Housing and Community Development Partnership

FCPS partners with Fairfax County Redevelopment & Housing Authority (FCRHA) and the Fairfax County Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD) with its Magnet Housing Program and its Affordable Dwelling Unit Program (ADU).

Magnet Housing Program

The Magnet Housing Program provides attractive, well-located, affordable rental housing for contracted school teachers and bus drivers; Fire, Police, and Sheriff’s Office recruits in training; and nurses or other allied health professionals at INOVA, so they can reach their career goals while enjoying the benefit of an affordable monthly rent. The program is administered by the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) and the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

Affordable Dwelling Unit Program (ADUs)

Fairfax County has a wide variety of committed affordable rental housing options owned by private landlords and are not owned or operated by the county. Committed Affordable refers to rental housing where rents are guaranteed by agreement with federal, state, or local governments, to be affordable to households with low- and moderate-income.

Employees, Applicants, and Retirees

Submit questions or concerns, as well as upload forms and other documents through the FCPS StaffConnect portal. Human Resources representatives are also available for assistance Monday – Friday (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) by calling 571-423-3000 or 1-800-831-4331.