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Planning + Building eNews

DECEMBER 2025 

Engage with Us

In this section:

• Share Input on Proposed Townhouse Development at 2134 N. Taylor Street by December 10
• Coming Soon! Feedback Opportunity for 2000 15th Street North 
• Get the Low Down on the Low Residential Study: Explore the Virtual Open House

Share Input on Proposed Townhouse Development at 2134 N. Taylor Street by December 10

The County is reviewing a development proposal for townhouses and a new public space at 2134 N. Taylor Street in the Waverly Hills neighborhood.

• Learn more and share your input by December 10.

Coming Soon! Feedback Opportunity for 2000 15th Street North

Review is starting for a proposal to build a new 19-story residential building, the Alexan, at 2000 15th Street North in the Radnor/Ft. Myer Heights neighborhood. The online feedback opportunity will open soon.

• View the project webpage to review application materials and respond to the feedback form when it opens.

Explore the Virtual Open House

Arlington's Low Residential Study is evaluating how to limit impervious area in low-density residential neighborhoods to improve stormwater management and create more space for trees. Explore a virtual open house to walk through these topics.

• Learn more and answer a few questions about your plans and priorities by December 21.

Housing 101

Finding Affordable Rental Housing

Because Arlington is a desirable community, there is a high demand for housing. This affects the availability and affordability of rental units, particularly for families with limited financial resources.

What are Committed Affordable Units (CAFs)?

Committed Affordable Units (CAFs) are reserved for households with low or moderate incomes that meet certain income requirements. Although the County does not have public housing, there are many privately owned apartment complexes with CAFs. Find a complete listing, including contact info for the management offices, here.

What are the income requirements?

Many units have a maximum income allowed that is equal to 60% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI varies by the number of people in the household. For example, 60% AMI for a one-person household is currently $68,880, and for a three-person household it is $88,560. Some properties have lower or higher AMI limits. Please contact the apartments to inquire about income requirements.

How do I apply?

Individuals interested in applying for CAFs should contact the on-site management office to learn about availability, whether the property maintains a waiting list, and the maximum income allowed.

The County sends a monthly email with a list of available CAFs. 

County Housing Grants and the federally funded Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly Section 8), which are accepted by the properties on this list, provide rental assistance for households with low to moderate incomes. 

Site Plan & Adaptive Reuse Projects Under Review

The following projects are currently moving through review processes. You can find

information about them, dates of upcoming public meetings, and more on their webpages.

Site Plan Projects

• RiverHouse Neighborhood
• 3130 Langston Boulevard – Walgreens Site
• 1601 Fairfax Drive – Inn of Rosslyn
• 2031 N. Woodrow St. – Leckey Gardens
• 2134 N. Taylor St. – Waverly Ridge
• 2000 15th St. N. – Alexan
• 1817 N. Quinn St. – Crestmont Apartments
• 4420 N. Fairfax Dr. – The Spire at Fairmont

Adaptive Reuse Projects

• 1800 & 1901 S. Bell Street

Also see Private Development for information about on-hold, expired, and approved site plans and other projects.