Community Planning, Housing and Development

CPHD’s mission is to support and guide how Arlington changes and grows physically, socially, culturally, and economically to create an environment that is vibrant, equitable, inclusive, and sustainable and which prioritizes public health and safety for all, now and in the future.

Inspections

During the construction process, various inspections must be scheduled to ensure the safety and proper progress of the project.

Affordable Housing

We support affordable housing by providing financing and zoning incentives for developers, working with local non-profits that finance and develop affordable housing, and by providing rental assistance to low-income families

Land Use Plans and Studies

Land use plans and studies are supporting documents to the Comprehensive Plan and define special planning areas that are guided by place-specific studies.

Arlington County Profile

The Arlington County Profile is an annual report providing statistical information including demographics, development, employment, transportation, community resources and much more.

Digital Equity Grants

The Digital Equity Initiative works to expand access to computer devices, technical training, and affordable, quality internet so that all residents can fully participate in society.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission promotes the orderly development of Arlington County and its environs by advising the County Board on development and use of land, facilities and zoning.

Digital Equity Initiative

The Digital Equity Initiative works to expand access to computer devices, technical training, and affordable, quality internet so that all residents can fully participate in society.

Zoning Ordinance

The Arlington County Zoning Ordinance (ACZO) and the Zoning Boundaries Map (the Zoning Map) regulate the use and development of all land located within the County.

Commercial Market Resiliency Initiative

The Commercial Market Resiliency Initiative seeks to modernize Arlington’s regulations, practices, and processes to ensure a nimbler response for market-based solutions to economic shifts.

Housing Arlington

Housing Arlington is an umbrella program that takes a proactive, expanded approach to reach an equitable, stable, adaptive community.

Permit Arlington

Permit Arlington information and how to apply for Arlington County permits.

Private Development

View a list of under review and recently-approved site plan and form based code projects.

Events

Zoning Ordinance Committee (ZOCO) Meeting (Hybrid)

20 Jan 2026 The Zoning Ordinance Committee of the Planning Commission reviews and provides comments and recommendations on Zoning Ordinance amendments.

Conference Room 216, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201

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Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) Hearing (Hybrid)

21 Jan 2026 The Arlington County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) has powers, duties, and procedures as set forth in broad terms in the Code of Virginia and in the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance

2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Room 307, Arlington, VA 22201

10 more dates

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Zoning Ordinance Committee (ZOCO) Meeting (Hybrid)

17 Feb 2026 The Zoning Ordinance Committee of the Planning Commission reviews and provides comments and recommendations on Zoning Ordinance amendments.

Conference Room 311, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201

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News & Engagement Opportunities

Permit Arlington Center Hours Have Expanded – July 2024