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Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development

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.

Inspections

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

Arlington County Profile

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

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

Digital Equity refers to the assurance that all individuals, including the most disadvantaged populations, have the information technology capacity required to 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 Iniaitive seeks to modernize Arlington’s regulations, practices, and processes to ensure a more nimble response 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.

Permit Library: Permit & Application Types

Search for your permit, application, or a related term. For example, “Accessory Dwelling Permit” will appear as a result of entering accessory dwelling, Airbnb, inlaw suite, etc.

Private Development

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

Events

Condominium and Community Association Education Series

25 Mar 2023 The City of Alexandria has invited Arlington residents to participate in a Condominium and Community Association Education Series.

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Tenant-Landlord Commission Meeting (Hybrid)

12 Apr 2023 The Tenant-Landlord Commission hears grievances and facilitates disputes between tenants and landlords, advises the Count Board on policy and programs and proposes legislation for the County Board’s recommendation to the General Assembly.

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Zoning Committee (ZOCO) Meeting (Hybrid)

18 Apr 2023 The Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission reviews and provides comments and recommendations on Zoning Ordinance amendments.

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