June 29, 2026

LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Letters to Industry

Fairfax County Expands Economic Incentives to Boost Revitalization

Land Development Services received the following information from the Department of Planning and Development (DPD). Forwarding along these details for awareness.

Fairfax County’s economic incentives for revitalization and redevelopment areas have expanded through an updated program designed to bring new life, businesses, and community spaces to older parts of the county. On May 5, 2026, the Board of Supervisors amended the Fairfax County Code to create a Revitalization and Redevelopment Economic Incentive Program, or RREIP. This updated program replaces the Economic Incentive Program that began in 2020 and expands support to more areas across the county.

What’s New

Most parts of the initial program remain the same, including who can apply and what types of incentives are available. However, there are two major updates. First, instead of having one ten‑year incentive period for everyone, each project will now have its own ten‑year timeline. This gives individual projects the flexibility they need to plan, build, and complete improvements. Second, three new areas were added to the program: Lake Anne, Huntington, and Culmore. The Annandale area was also expanded to include the entire Commercial Business District.

How the Program Works

The RREIP offers financial incentives to encourage property owners and developers to purchase, assemble, revitalize, and redevelop property in economically challenged areas and those that the Board of Supervisors finds suitable for revitalization and redevelopment. Any proposal would have to align with the Comprehensive Plan and affordable housing policies. These incentives include a 10 percent reduction in site‑plan fees and a partial real estate tax abatement based on the difference between a property’s value before and after redevelopment.

Eight development projects have participated since the program’s inception, including the renovation to residential use of three Skyline buildings in the Bailey’s Crossroads area, completed in 2023 and 2024. Completion of all eight projects will deliver more than 2,800 new dwelling units and provide more affordable housing options to residents.

Learn more on the program webpage. For questions, contact the Department of Economic Incentives, EconomicInitiatives@FairfaxCounty.gov, 703-324-5171.

June 26, 2026

LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Letters to Industry

Pro Rata Share Assessment Rate and Credit Changes

Effective July 1, 2026, the countywide Stormwater Pro Rata Share Assessment rate changes from $27,914.41 to $28,735.04 per increase in impervious acre; the maximum water quality credit increases from 62% to 62.1%; and the maximum water quantity credit decreases from 38% to 37.9%.

These revenues, collected during the development process and combined countywide, pay for the drainage infrastructure necessary to reduce harm to receiving waters in Fairfax County, the Potomac River, and the Chesapeake Bay. The revenue also supports ongoing maintenance of existing county stormwater systems and restoration of flood damaged infrastructure.

The county determines the Pro Rata Share assessment for each individual development project as a proportion of the total estimated cost of the drainage improvement program. The assessment is based on the stormwater impact of the project measured by its increase in impervious cover discounted by any applicable credit for on-site stormwater management facilities and best management practices provided as part of the new construction.

Once collected, the assessment fees will be allocated to the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services for the program. Learn more about typical community improvement projects supported by funding from the Pro Rata Assessment fee and other funding sources by visiting the Stormwater Management page.

For more information on Pro Rata Share Assessment, refer to Public Facilities Manual (PFM) § 6-0600.

If you have any questions, please contact Site Services at 703‑222-0801, TTY 711.