Workforce Housing Now

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Community Foundation for Loudoun & Northern Fauquier Counties

The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties was recently awarded the Regional Housing Impact Leader Award for their Workforce Housing Now campaign’s success in advocating for affordable housing solutions in Northern Virginia!

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Our President and CEO, Nicole Acosta, had the privilege of presenting our Workforce Housing Now campaign at the Virginia Housing Rural Housing Advisory Council meeting today in Lynchburg. It was a fantastic opportunity to discuss innovative solutions for workforce housing in rural areas with knowledgeable people like Chris Thompson, Director of Strategic Housing for VA Housing.

Needless to say, we are excited!

NVAHA and Community Foundation Announce New Partnership - Community Foundation The Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (NVAHA) and the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties announce a new partnership to support local advocacy efforts for affordable housing in Loudoun County. In 2022, the Loudoun Community Cabinet, a component fund of the Com...

Exciting News for Loudoun County! 🏡✨
The Loudoun Board of Supervisors has approved a groundbreaking 100% affordable housing project! The Atlantic Boulevard Residential Rezoning will bring 80 affordable multi-family units to Sterling, moving us closer to our housing goals. This approval was achieved in just six months, setting a new standard for fast-tracking affordable housing applications.

Learn more about this milestone project:

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🎉 Proud Moment!
Our President and CEO, Nicole Acosta, had the honor of presenting our Workforce Housing Now campaign to the Virginia Housing Northern Virginia Advisory Council today. It was a great opportunity to share our efforts and vision to address critical housing needs in our community. A special thank you to Virginia Housing CEO Tammy Neale for her support and partnership!🏡

We’re proud to announce that the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties has been honored with the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance's "Regional Housing Impact Leader Award" for our campaign! 🌟
We're grateful to all of our WHN partners, including the Loudoun Community Cabinet, Loud & Clear Marketing, LLC, and community partners who joined us throughout the campaign.
Click below to learn more about the event!

Community Foundation Awarded for Leadership in Workforce Housing Campaign - Community Foundation Above: Jill Norcross, Nicole Acosta, Matt Bender, Stephanie Nerantzis, Sharon Wright, and Krissy Davies at the Regional Housing Leaders Awards The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties proudly received the "Regional Housing Impact Leader Award" at the Regional Housing Leade...

🏡 Starting May 15, 2024, Loudoun County residents facing rent struggles or eviction may qualify for assistance from two new programs. Funded by Loudoun County Government and administered by Loudoun Cares in partnership with Northern Virginia Family Service and Crossroads Jobs, these initiatives aim to support individuals and families who meet the following criteria:

• Live in Loudoun County;
• Have a current lease for which rent is more than 30% of household income;
• Have a total household income of no greater than 80% of the Area Median Income; and
• Be disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. (This includes historically marginalized populations, adults who have complex needs, households who have lost wages during the pandemic, or those who have experienced challenges in accessing services.)

To apply, individuals can complete an online pre-screening form available at loudouncares.org/help starting May 15 at 12:00 p.m. Any applicant who does not have access to the internet may call Loudoun Cares at 703-669-4636 for assistance in submitting an application.

Need assistance? - Loudoun Cares ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS These programs are designed to assist a wide range of individuals and households. You might be closer to relief than you realize. Pre-Screen Opens at 12pm ET May 15th Para español, haz clic aquí Loudoun Cares understands the challenges of housing cost burdened individuals and i...

🏘️ New from Loudoun Now! At a recent Loudoun County Planning Commission meeting, Kim Hart of Good Works urged consideration for an 80-unit affordable housing project in Sterling. Despite challenges, Hart emphasized the need for urgency in addressing housing needs. Read more!

Fast-Tracked Affordable Housing Rezoning Moves to County Supervisors A rezoning application to permit an 80-unit attainable housing community in Sterling is heading to the Board of Supervisors after being endorsed by the Planning Commission this week through an

Homes are the foundation of our community - they fuel the engine of Loudoun's economy. Finding creative solutions to increase the number of workforce housing units in Loudoun makes economic sense. Do you agree?

🏡 Recently, Green Street Housing and Good Works celebrated the grand opening of Waxpool Apartments, a 52-unit residential development, one mile from the Ashburn Metro, that is affordable for hourly wage workers, teachers and first responders.

Learn more about this innovative and sustainable community here:

Green Street Housing and Good Works Host Ribbon Cutting at Loudoun County Attainable Apartment Community /PRNewswire/ -- Maryland-based Green Street Housing and Loudoun-based Good Works will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Waxpool Apartments in Ashburn,...

Affordable Workforce Housing units near transit can reduce commute costs and provide easy access to job opportunities.

$2,020 is the average monthly rent for an apartment in Loudoun. People who work in Loudoun should be able to live in Loudoun. It's not an issue of charity, it's about future economic prosperity. Let's shape Loudoun's future. Won't you join us?

Do you know why local Housing Trust Funds are so important? They're important because they serve as leverage and gap financing. For every $1 of local funds invested in a project, at least another $6 in private or other public funds are leveraged. That means that $5.9 million this year will seed over $35 million in additional investment in Loudoun County. Isn't that incredible?!

"How do we increase Loudoun's Workforce Housing? One way is through increased annual funding of Loudoun's Housing Trust Fund to positively impact Loudoun County workforce housing development. The Housing Trust fund could be improved by:
☑️awarding loans for more Workforce Housing
☑️ensuring loans support a variety of Workforce Housing income categories
☑️providing loans that support rental and for-purchase units. "

Why should you care about Loudoun's Housing Trust Fund? Because access and availability of Workforce Housing is the missing ingredient to Loudoun's long term economic prosperity. It feeds the housing that attracts our service workers: nurses and first responders, hospitality staff and teachers. Loudoun's Housing Trust Fund is one route to more Workforce Housing options for Loudoun. People who work in Loudoun should be able to live in Loudoun.

We're answering your questions about Loudoun's Housing Trust Fund. First up, what is it? Simply put, it's a fund created by Loudoun County to help preserve and produce affordable and workforce housing in our community. Because if you work in Loudoun, you should be able to live in Loudoun. Up next...why is it important? Got a question, drop it in the comments ⬇️

The economic benefits of Accessory Dwelling Units are two-fold. Built on the same lot as a primary home, these units add to much needed affordable home supply and generate an income source for the homeowner. They're a win-win!

"Workforce housing is a sound and essential investment for this growing county to balance the quickly moving pendulum of housing cost. Loudoun’s formal goal of providing 16,000 homes or apartments to residents experiencing challenges with affordability by 2040 is critical to fuel the economic engine powering the future of one of the wealthiest counties in America" - Carmen Romero, APAH President and CEO

If we do not plan today for the housing needs of the people in Loudoun – the people that make Loudoun a great place to grow up and grow old – we'll all lose what we value about living here. Together we can change that. Won't you join us?

No matter who you are, success in life starts at home. We all thrive when we can live near our job. Less time on the road means more time for our health, our family and our community.

Loudoun's Housing Trust Fund serves as gap financing and can help take a workforce housing project from paper to reality. It's vital that Loudoun's Housing Trust Fund continues to receive a dedicated source of funding to address Loudoun's housing challenges.

Housing is foundational. Let's not undermine Loudoun's economy by leaving Loudoun without the diverse mix of housing that the people who live and work here need.

Let’s face it – with more affordable workforce housing options in Loudoun, we all benefit.

Workforce Housing is the missing ingredient to Loudoun's economic prosperity and the smartest investment we can make. Won't you join us?

Here are some reasons why Loudoun's local role with Virginia's Community Land Trust is a great model to increase and protect affordable housing in Loudoun?
✅ Promotes home ownership
✅ Allows families to build generational wealth
✅ Protects long-term affordability through a defined resale criteria
Do you have questions about Loudoun's Community Land Trust? Tell us in the comments below.

Some ways to solve Loudoun's Workforce Housing crisis that will improve Loudoun's economic prosperity:
1. Increase units near transportation hubs
2. Allow for more Accessory Dwelling Units
3. Include a variety of housing types at various price points

Tell us your creative ideas and solutions that could help to address the lack of affordable workforce housing in Loudoun.

45% of Loudoun renters are spending more than 30% of their monthly income on housing. Workforce Housing Now isn't an issue about charity. It's about the future economic prosperity of Loudoun. Let's shape Loudoun's future. Won't you join us?

What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit and why are they one solution to Loudoun's Workforce Housing crisis? These are secondary living units with a separate entrance/exit. Examples include basement apartments, backyard cottages, in-law suites, and garage apartments. This approach can provide affordable housing for Loudoun's workforce but zoning does not always support them, and HOAs often restrict them. Does yours?

A lack of workforce housing options that fall in-between expensive single-family homes (the median house price in Loudoun is $641k) and mid-rise apartments is often referred to as the “Missing Middle”. These housing types, including duplexes, fourplexes and other small multi-unit properties, were once popular but are less common now due to changes in zoning. Let's shape Loudoun's future. Won't you join us?