Fairfax County Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) Homebuyer Program

What is Fairfax County Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) Homebuyer Program?

Fairfax County Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) Homebuyer Program is down payment assistance for homebuyers in Fairfax County, Virginia, administered by Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) / Department of Housing and Community Development.

• The Fairfax County Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) Homebuyer Program lets qualified buyers earning 70%-120% of AMI purchase a townhome or condominium at below-market prices near employment centers and transit. Units carry a 30-year control period governing occupancy, refinancing, and resale price. Buyers obtain a 'Passport to Homeownership' after orientation, Virginia Housing education, and lender pre-approval, then enter randomized drawings for available units based on household size and preference points.
• Below-market purchase price near job centers and transit.
• Serves 70%-120% AMI workforce.
• Preference points for living/working in county, families with children, FCRHA participants, and county/FCPS employees.
• Funding comes from Fairfax County workforce-housing proffer/inclusionary program; Fairfax County Housing Trust Fund (shared resale proceeds).

Do you have to pay it back?

Fairfax County Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) Homebuyer Program is down payment assistance and is repaid under the terms set by Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) / Department of Housing and Community Development.

• Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Fairfax County Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) Homebuyer Program is open to buyers who will live in the home as their primary residence.

What are the income limits?

Fairfax County Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) Homebuyer Program limits household income to 120% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size.

• Total household income between 70% and 120% AMI by household size. 4-person: 70% $114,750; 80% $131,100; 100% $163,900; 120% $196,700. 1-person 70% $80,350 to 120% $137,700.
• The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s.
• The program lists a maximum household size of 8.
• Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

What kind of home can it be used for?

Fairfax County Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) Homebuyer Program caps the purchase price as follows: Sales prices set by program (not negotiable); current prices range from $200,000 to high $400,000s.

• Eligible property types include Townhouse and Condo.
• New construction is eligible.

Where does it apply?

Fairfax County Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) Homebuyer Program serves buyers purchasing in Fairfax County, Virginia.

How do you apply?

Applications for Fairfax County Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) Homebuyer Program go through Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) / Department of Housing and Community Development, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site.

1. 1

   Take a homebuyer education course

   Required by the program, through Virginia Housing Homebuyer Education Course (free; certificate required).

2. 2

   Contact Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) / Department of Housing and Community Development to reserve funds

   Funds are reserved through Passport to Homeownership followed by randomized drawings by household size and preference points, and are subject to availability.

3. 3

   Work with a lender who handles the program

   Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a buyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.