The Fairfax County First-Time Homebuyer (FTHB) Program offers homes to financially eligible low- to moderate-income households. In addition, the Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) Program offers homes to families with income up to 120% of the Area Median Income.
There isn't a specific minimum income required to buy your first home, but you do need to earn enough to meet your lender's standards around your DTI ratio. In general, lenders don't want you to spend more than 43 percent of your income on a mortgage and any other debt payments, like student loans.
The ADU Program is established to assist in the provision of affordable housing for persons of low and moderate income.
Annual Income Limit Household SizeExtremely Low Income 30%Low Income 80% 1 $32,500.00 $68,500.00 2 $37,150.00 $78,250.00 3 $41,800.00 $88,050.00 4 $46,400.00 $97,800.004 more rows
Annual Income Limit Household SizeExtremely Low Income 30%Low Income 80% 1 $32,500.00 $68,500.00 2 $37,150.00 $78,250.00 3 $41,800.00 $88,050.00 4 $46,400.00 $97,800.004 more rows
Poverty in Fairfax County In 2019, poverty for a family of four is defined as a family annual income of less than $25,750 per year. (6.0% or 1 in 17) people live in poverty. (10.0% or 1 in 13) children under age 5 live in poverty. (4.7% or 1 in 18) people over age 65 live in poverty.
The WDU Program establishes maximum household income limits between 60 and 120 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). The 2024 AMI for a household of four is $154,700 as set by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Income: HUD defines low-income individuals and families as meeting 80% of the median income of their county or metropolitan area. Very-low income is defined as not exceeding 50% of the median income of their county or metropolitan area. Household size is also considered when determining income eligibility.
The Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) Rental Program provides qualified households with low- and moderate-income the opportunity to live at a reduced rent in privately owned and privately managed market-rate apartment communities located throughout Fairfax County.
To qualify for Section 8 housing, your income must be below a specific limit that varies by area. Typically, you should aim to fall below 80% of the area median income. For example, in certain areas, this may mean not exceeding $70,000 for a family of four.