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Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board · Jan 5, 2026

HHCAB Regular Meeting

AgendaMinutesRead the transcript6 agenda items · 3 votes, all unanimous · 9 tracked topics

What was decided

  • 1
    Opening Remarks

    Chair called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. A motion to approve remote participation requests from Judith Cabelli, Ginny Atwood, Emily Ihara, and Seth Opoku-Yeboah was approved unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous
    • Remote Participation Policyin progressRemote participation requests from four members were approved unanimously in accordance with HHCAB's adopted remote participation policy and Virginia Code Section 2.2-3708.2.
    • Work Session Room 111The January 5, 2026 HHCAB meeting was held at City Hall Work Session Room 111.
  • 2
    Approval of December Meeting Minutes

    Motion to approve the December 1, 2025 meeting minutes passed unanimously.

    Passed, unanimous
  • 6
    Closing Remarks

    Closing remarks were delivered. A motion to adjourn passed unanimously; the meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

    Passed, unanimous

Presented

  • 3
    General Updates · Staff provided updates on the CoC Competition, CoC Board Representative, Legislative Program, PIT Count, and an attendance reminder. Discussed per attached presentation.
    • Legislative Programin progressThe City of Fairfax Legislative Program was referenced during the general updates; it had been presented to the Mayor and Council on November 4 and November 18, 2025, and includes a policy statement supporting state funding for affordable housing.
    • Strategic Planin progressThe Office to Prevent and End Homelessness has launched an update of its strategic plan, the first major revision since the county's 2007 10-Year Plan, and is soliciting community input via survey.
  • 4
    December 2nd Council Presentation Debrief · The board debriefed on the December 2nd Council presentation covering Home Sharing, Housing Goals, and the Housing Trust Fund. Discussion covered strengths, terminology, housing targets, funding mechanisms, density bonuses, and ADUs. No motions were made.
    • Home Sharingin progressBoard discussed approaches to home sharing that could be implemented without additional funding; a phased strategy was suggested and questions remain about how information-sharing efforts would be captured and evaluated. Home Sharing was identified as a priority topic for 2026 working groups, viewed as a topic that could move relatively quickly toward a recommendation.
    • Housing Trust Fundin progressFunding mechanisms including a portion of property tax and the transient occupancy tax were discussed; if $600,000 were dedicated in FY27 it could support multiple initiatives, with clearer expectations needed on eligible uses and decision-making. The Housing Trust Fund was identified as a priority topic for 2026 working groups, requiring more sustained effort and analysis.
    • Affordable Dwelling Unit Ordinancein progressIt was noted that the current standard of dedicating 6% of units in multifamily developments with a minimum of 30 units affordable to households earning less than 60% AMI may not produce the volume of affordable units needed.
    • Accessory Dwelling Unitsin progressThe potential role of the state in enabling by-right ADUs was discussed, recognizing that local governments do not always proactively upzone.
    • George Mason UniversityIt was noted that there is a George Mason University student organization that works on housing issues, which may be worth looking into in connection with home sharing efforts.
  • 5
    HHCAB Meeting Structure and Review for 2026 · The board discussed and identified two structural approaches for 2026: scheduling daytime committee meetings outside monthly HHCAB meetings, or using existing time slots for staggered committee meetings with the full board convening every other month. No formal motion was made. Staff will confirm whether virtual committee meetings are permitted.
    Home Sharingin progressHousing Trust Fundapproved