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Since 1979, Catholics for Housing has worked to increase affordable housing opportunities in Northern Virginia.  The members of the Boards of Directors, the staff, the volunteers and the many people who have financially supported CFH throughout the years have made dreams come true for individuals, the elderly and families.

Rental Programs

The Grove at Arlington

Ø  Seven (7) Community Benefit Units located at 2465 Army Navy Drive, Arlington 

Ø  Income and rent restrictions apply

Ø  Catholics for Housing owns 6 two-bedroom units and 1 one-bedroom unit of the 190 condominiums in this development

Ø  See our Rental Page for a pre-application

Charleston Square

Ø  Catholics for Housing owns 2 one-bedroom units at Charleston Square in Fairfax

Ø  Income and rent restrictions apply

Ø  See our Rental Page for a pre-application

Fredericksburg

Ø  Located on Charles Street in Fredericksburg

Ø  Two, three-bedroom units, were constructed in 2010

Ø  These units may be offered for sale in the near future

Ø  See our Rental Page for a pre-application

Briarcliff

Ø  Located in Vienna, Briarcliff was the first CFH project

Ø  There are 4 one-bedrooms; 18 three-bedrooms and 8 four bedrooms

Ø  This property is currently co-owned by CFH and National Housing Trust who manages Briarcliff

Homeownership Initiative

Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)

Ø  Currently in process

Ø  Utilizing NSP funding to purchase foreclosed properties, rehab as needed and re-selling properties to eligible

Ø  See the Homeownership Page for more details and an application

Southbridge

Ø  CFH, in collaboration with Drees Homes and Prince William County (PWC), developed 33 town homes in the Southbridge area of Dumfries.

Ø  These homes were sold to first time homebuyers of low and moderate incomes.

Ø  CFH provided housing counseling.   CFH also provided down payment and closing cost assistance through the PWC HOME Funds.

Ø  Funds were received from the Franciscan Order and area churches provided volunteer and monetary support.

Ø  Southbridge was selected as a HUD Best Practices finalist at the Department’s Technical Symposium in July 1999.

Linton Hall Manor

Ø  The land was purchased from the Benedictine Sisters on which Linton Hall Manor was developed.

Ø  On the 14+ acres, 23 single family detached lots and 19 town home lots were developed by CFH.

Ø  The 19 homeowners were selected by lottery from the 32 eligible applicants.

Ø  CFH secured funds from Prince William County as well as Federal Home Funds that were allocated to the County.

Ø  This project required many partnerships:

o   Angler Construction completed the public improvements and the site work.

o   Chevy Chase Bank provided the construction financing.

o   Prince William County provided both financial support and guidance.

o   NV Homes who built the town homes and sold them at cost.

o   By October 2007, the 19 town homes were sold to Police Officers, a Fireman, DSS case worker, a Parole Officer, a Linton Hall teacher, a Public School Custodian and Public School Teachers

One of the new town home owners called the opportunity priceless

while another one call it a gift from God.

King George County

Ø  In 2010, CFH received re-zoning approval to develop 14 town homes in King George County.

Ø  By proffer agreement, the town homes will be marketed first to County employees, including the Sheriff’s Department and the Fire Department.

Ø  The development is proceeding; however, the finish date is, as yet, undetermined.

Collaborative Programs

Castellani Meadows

Ø  Collaborated with Fairfax County to provide affordable town homes.

Ø  CFH provided consultation services as well as washer/dryer units and playground equipment.

Hatfield Square

Ø  Hatfield Square was a townhouse in Centreville that was leased to Homestretch to provide housing for a formerly homeless family.

Ø  CFH along with many volunteers kept this town house in good repair.

o   Volunteers were from Marymount University, St. Mary’s of Fairfax Knights of Columbus and the St. Charles Borromeo Youth Group

Ø  CFH sold the property to Homestretch to allow this program to continue.