Plus: The latest housing news and resources
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** ARLINGTON RELEASES AFFORDABLE HOUSING MASTER PLAN FIVE-YEAR REPORT
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The County is conducting a five-year review of the Affordable Housing Master Plan (AHMP) ([link removed]) , a policy framework and vision created to meet affordable housing needs through 2040. As part of this effort, Arlington released a comprehensive, five-year report highlighting the achievements under the plan’s three overarching goals:
GOAL 1: Supply
Arlington County shall have an adequate supply of housing available to meet community needs.
GOAL 2: Access
Arlington County shall ensure that all segments of the community have access to housing.
GOAL 3: Sustainability
Arlington County shall ensure that its housing efforts contribute to a sustainable community.
Interested in what’s happening with specific policy tools? Check out the detailed list of 40+ implementation action items, including bonus density, form-based code, tenant relocation program, transfer of development rights.
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** PROPOSED FY 2022 BUDGET BRIDGES ARLINGTON THROUGH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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In these budget-challenged times, the County is proposing no increase in the Affordable Housing Investment Fund for FY 2022. However, AHS is pleased with continued investments in emergency rental relief and a proposed 28% budget increase for the Housing Grants program. This increase is one way the County can help meet the needs of the lowest-income renters who are most at risk.
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** GOVERNOR NORTHAM ANNOUNCES NEW FUNDING FOR THE VIRGINIA RENT RELIEF PROGRAM
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AHS welcomes Virginia’s decision to grant $524 million in new federal funding to help keep families in their homes—without accruing back rent—amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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** NEW RESOURCES
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Northern Virginia Eviction Prevention and Housing Stability Toolkit
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This newly updated toolkit from the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance provides information for residents worried about housing stability, landlords concerned about a loss of rental revenue, human service providers, local government agencies, and policymakers.
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** New Website: Missing Middle Arlington
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** In case you missed our announcement earlier this month, we launched Missing Middle Arlington ([link removed]) , a new educational resource and hub for all the latest developments in Missing Middle Housing. Missing Middle Arlington is a collaborative initiative between the Alliance for Housing Solutions and the Lee Highway Alliance with financial support from Virginia Housing.
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** Zoning and Segregation in Virginia: Part 1
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** The law firm McGuireWoods released part one of a new paper ([link removed]) documenting the history of zoning and segregation in Virginia and the legacy of systemic racism preserved by zoning. The paper also offers a call to action: Revise Virginia zoning and planning laws to increase housing opportunities for all people throughout the state’s localities.
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** AHS IN THE MEDIA
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Going, Going ... Gone?
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** In the latest issue of Arlington Magazine, AHS executive director Michelle Winters makes the case for Missing Middle Housing ([link removed]) in an in-depth feature story on the County's housing crisis. The issue also includes insightful commentary on the Missing Middle in the letter from the publisher.
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** GET INVOLVED
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Join the Alliance for Housing Solutions on the platform Mobilize.io to learn, share ideas, and be part of policy discussions. You are welcome to join any of the following groups that spark your interest.
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** Housing Action Arlington
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Join this coalition to discuss policy updates, advocate for affordable housing resources, and coordinate across housing and service providers. AHS facilitates a monthly meeting (currently via Zoom) for providers and advocates. Join here. ([link removed])
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** Missing Middle Network
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Learn about and support efforts to allow more missing middle housing through zoning and land use policy reforms. Join here. ([link removed])
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** Accessory Dwelling Discussion Group
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** Learn, discuss, and share efforts to create accessory dwellings through practical discussions, tips, and resources. Join here ([link removed]) . ([link removed])
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