Providing housing options that meet people’s needs across a range of ages, incomes, and family sizes is essential to an inclusive and economically prosperous Fairfax County. The county estimates it needs between 41,000-95,000 new homes by 2034 to adequately meet demand for housing. We are actively finding innovative solutions to prioritize and streamline new home production in areas with access to transit, jobs, and amenities, while preserving existing affordable housing stock.
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CSG Testimony in support of Accessory Living Units in Fairfax County
Oct. 29, 2026Fairfax County Planning Commission12000 Government Center PkwyFairfax, VA 22035 Good evening, Fairfax County Planning Commissioners. My name is Becca Dedert, and I serve as the Virginia Housing Advocacy Specialist with the Coalition for Smarter Growth. CSG advocates for walkable, transit-oriented communities as the most sustainable way for our
Final opportunities to support Accessory Living Units in Fairfax County!
Detached Mother-in-law suite, courtesy of the Sightline Housing Solutions Photo Library, CC BY 2.0 (cropped) Time is running out - our window is closing to make Accessory Living Units a real housing solution for Fairfax County. While the most recent staff recommendations include some big wins, the county is still
ACTION ALERT: Don’t forget to support accessory dwellings today!
Fairfax County is in the final stretch of updating its Accessory Living Unit (ALU) regulations, and the county needs to hear from supporters before making their final decisions.
ACTION ALERT: The time is near for ALUs – we need you!
Fairfax County recently released proposed changes to its Accessory Living Unit (ALU) regulations. While heading in the right direction, they still don’t go far enough.
Make accessory dwellings a real housing solution for Fairfax County!
Fairfax County's current rules are far too restrictive to be effective – this is a chance to revise these standards and make ALUs a real tool to help address our housing shortage.
