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Income and Rent Requirement
FAIRFAX COUNTY INCOME RENT REQUIREMENTS
The income limits and maximum rents allowed for most Affordable Rental Units in Fairfax County are listed below, effective May 19, 2026. The income and rent limits are based on median income statistics for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro Area issued annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Gross Maximum Income Requirement
| 60% Income Limit | Persons in Household | 80% Income Limit |
|---|---|---|
| $69,780 | 1 Person | $93,040 |
| $79,740 | 2 Persons | $106,320 |
| $89,700 | 3 Persons | $119,600 |
| $99,660 | 4 Persons | $132,880 |
| $107,640 | 5 Persons | $143,520 |
| $115,620 | 6 Persons | $154,160 |
| $123,600 | 7 Persons | $164,800 |
Note: Maximum incomes allowed for tenants of affordable rental units are based on the number of persons in the household, not on the size of the unit.
In order for our team to begin processing your application, we will need the following items shown below that are applicable to your household for people who will be living with you in the apartment.
REQUIRED INFORMATION
- Valid/Unexpired
Government-Issued Photo ID for all adults (18 years of age or older)
- Birth Certificates for
minors (17 years of age or younger)
- Proof of your current
Housing Choice Voucher holder status (If applicable)
- Proof of Income (Which
may include one or more of the following and is not an all-inclusive
list):
- Most recent federal
income tax return for all self-employed applicants
- Two (2) most recent
consecutive pay stubs
- Most recently dated
statements/documents from: (If applicable)
- Child
support
- Alimony
- Social
Security benefits
- Veterans
benefits
- Unemployment
benefits
- Pension
and/or retirement income
- Disability
income
- Regular
gifts or contributions from persons not members of the household
- Public
assistance
- Any
other Income not listed above
- Assets
- Self-declaration
affidavit of assets.
Assets may require additional recently dated verification and/or documentation.
Please note: All verifications listed above must be dated within 120 days of your anticipated move-in date to be valid for processing.
All Gates Hudson apartment communities work with the Housing Choice Voucher Program
All Gates Hudson apartment communities work with the Housing Choice Voucher Program
