Arlington Offers Inaugural Round of Digital Equity Grants Published on April 03, 2025 Arlington County is offering up to $500,000 in one-time funding to expand and enhance digital inclusion activities. This is the first cycle of digital equity grants that will be a cornerstone of the Digital Equity Initiative to promote community-driven solutions that address barriers to accessing and using technology. Related , Announcements, Housing, News Release
This Is Arlington 2024 Published on December 23, 2024 A look at 2024 in Arlington County, reflecting on the community's values and achievements -- who we are, and who we strive to be. Related , Economic Development, Emergency Management, Engagement & Outreach, Environment, Housing, Human Services, Libraries, News Release, Parks & Recreation, Projects & Planning, Public Health, Public Safety, Voting & Elections
Tiffany Stained Glass Window Restored and Displayed in Arlington Published on May 06, 2024 Christ in Blessing, a Louis Comfort Tiffany Studios stained glass window, is now on display in the entrance of the redeveloped Central United Methodist Church (CUMC), overlooking the protected Robert Ball Sr. Family Burial Ground. Related , Arts & Culture, Housing, News Release
Goodwill Site Redevelopment Approved, Adds Affordable Housing Published on February 27, 2024 The County Board approved a redevelopment of the existing Goodwill retail and donation center that will bring 128 committed affordable housing units to the site and advance several other County priorities, including childcare, sustainable design, trail enhancements, and streetscape improvements. Related , County Board, Housing, News Release, Projects & Planning
Board Approves Affordability, Financing Plan for Barcroft Apartments Published on December 16, 2023 The County Board approved a sitewide affordability and financing plan for Barcroft Apartments, which ensures rent stabilization for current Barcroft residents, guarantees at least 134 units for the County’s lowest income residents, and identifies how the County’s 2021 loan will be refinanced as the Barcroft Apartments site is renovated and redeveloped. Related , County Board, Housing, News Release
Samia Byrd to Lead Community Planning Housing and Development Published on November 29, 2023 Samia Byrd has been named Arlington County's next Director of Community Planning, Housing and Development (CPHD), beginning on Jan. 3, 2024. Related , Announcements, Housing, Leadership, News Release, Projects & Planning
Arlington to Hold Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist Lottery Published on August 24, 2023 Arlington will add 5,000 households to its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program waitlist through a special application and lottery process in September. Related , Housing, Human Services, News Release, Smart Growth
DHS, APAH Selected for Supported Housing Institute of Virginia Published on August 10, 2023 The Arlington County Department of Human Services’ Permanent Supportive Housing Program (PSH) and the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) have been selected to participate in the Supportive Housing Institute of Virginia starting in August 2023. Related , Announcements, Housing, Human Services, News Release
County Board Adopts Expanded Housing Options Published on March 22, 2023 The Arlington County Board voted to expand housing options in portions of the County that currently only allow single-detached homes on Wednesday, March 22, concluding a multiyear process. Related , County Board, Housing, News Release, Zoning
Apply to an Updated Arlington Neighborhood College by March 24 Published on March 01, 2023 This spring, Arlington County will offer its first hybrid in-person and virtual Neighborhood College experience featuring new opportunities to tour County facilities and interact with staff. Applications for the spring session are due by Friday, March 24, 2023. Related , Housing, News Release, Projects & Planning
