AffordablE Housing
Workforce Dwelling Units
Alta Nova participates in Fairfax County’s Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) Rental Program, which provides qualified low- and moderate-income households the opportunity to live at a reduced rent. Through this program, Alta Nova offers affordable housing options within a privately owned and professionally managed, market-rate apartment community, supporting Fairfax County’s goal of expanding access to quality housing for its workforce
If you are interested in learning about Alta NOVA’S WDU housing options, please complete our contact form to begin the process. Our leasing team is available to answer questions regarding availability, eligibility requirements, and program guidelines. Applicants will complete an application, after which income and credit history will be reviewed to determine eligibility for an available apartment.
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Starting Rents and Maximum Income RequirEments
| Unit Type | Income Level | Starting Rent | Household Size | Maximum Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 70% | $1,579 | 1 Person | $80,350 |
| JR. 1 Bedroom | 70% | $1,650 | 1 Person | $80,350 |
| JR. 1 Bedroom | 100% | $1,750 | 1 Person | $114,750 |
| JR. 1 Bedroom | 120% | $1,850 | 1 Person | $137,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 70% | $1,850 | 1 Person | $80,350 |
| 1 Bedroom | 70% | $1,850 | 2 People | $91,800 |
| 1 Bedroom | 100% | $1,900 | 1 Person | $114,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 100% | $1,900 | 2 People | $131,100 |
| 1 Bedroom | 120% | $2,100 | 1 Person | $137,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | 120% | $2,100 | 2 people | $157,350 |
| 2 Bedroom | 70% | $2,200 | 1 Person | $80,350 |
| 2 Bedroom | 70% | $2,200 | 2 People | $91,800 |
| 2 Bedroom | 70% | $2,200 | 3 People | $103,300 |
| 2 Bedroom | 70% | $2,200 | 4 People | $114,750 |
| 2 Bedroom | 100% | $2,350 | 1 Person | $114,750 |
| 2 Bedroom | 100% | $2,350 | 2 People | $131,100 |
| 2 Bedroom | 100% | $2,350 | 3 People | $147,500 |
| 2 Bedroom | 100% | $2,350 | 4 People | $163,900 |
| 2 Bedroom | 120% | $2,500 | 1 Person | $137,000 |
| 2 Bedroom | 120% | $2,500 | 2 People | $157,350 |
| 2 Bedroom | 120% | $2,500 | 3 People | $177,050 |
| 2 Bedroom | 120% | $2,500 | 4 People | $196,700 |
| 3 Bedroom | 120% | $3,200 | 1 Person | $137,000 |
| 3 Bedroom | 120% | $3,200 | 2 People | $157,350 |
| 3 Bedroom | 120% | $3,200 | 3 People | $177,050 |
| 3 Bedroom | 120% | $3,200 | 4 People | $196,700 |
| 3 Bedroom | 120% | $3,200 | 5 People | $212,450 |
Alta NOVA residents are responsible for all utilities and internet. Additional monthly fees may apply for parking and pets. 12-month lease required. * Rents subject to change at any time without notice.
Application PrOcess
In order for our leasing 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:
- 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.
- 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.
In addition to income and household size, the following factors will be used to evaluate a household’s lease eligibility:
- Employment history
- Credit score and reports
- Income verification
- Criminal background screening
Applicants must lease the Workforce Dwelling Unit apartment as their full-time residence and have no ownership or leasehold interest in any other housing.