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Prince William County Committed Affordable For-Sale Units Program

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ

  1. What are Committed Affordable For-Sale Units?

Committed Affordable For-Sale Units are units that were voluntarily proffered by developers during the rezoning process.  Sale prices for these units are set by agreement with local governments to be affordable to households with low-moderate gross household incomes. 

  1. Does Prince William County own the Committed Affordable For-Sale Units?

No, these units are built by private sector developers, owned by private entities and sold to qualified buyers by their owners.  The “proffered conditions” (i.e. “proffers”) during the rezoning process define the number of units and the affordability conditions in each development. 

  1. Who determines eligibility of buyers for this program?

Eligibility determination depends on the individual unit’s proffer’s provisions.  Sometimes, the initial developer determines eligibility of buyers, and sometimes Prince William County will qualify buyers of these units.  Specific eligibility criteria will be provided by developers at the time units become available for sale.   

  1. When will the units be available?

This depends on when the development is constructed and is available to the public.  Generally, Committed Affordable For-Sale Units are available at the same time as market rate units are available within the specified development.  Prince William County Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) will post a list of committed for-sale units on its website as a public service and may not include a complete listing of all committed affordable units.  For information on availability, income limits and other eligibility criteria, please contact the developer/builder directly.

  1. What are the eligibility requirements to qualify for these units?

Each development will have specific requirements for the identified committed affordable units that were included in the “proffers.”  Eligibility criteria can vary by development and may include household income limits and other criteria.  For example, in some cases units might be available to households with income up to 80% and may even be identified as workforce housing and have incomes up to 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI).  In general, income limits can range from 50% to 120% of the Median Income area.

  1. What is Area Median Income (AMI)

Area median income is defined as the midpoint of a specific area's income distribution and is calculated on an annual basis by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  HUD refers to the figure as median family income based on a four-person household.

  1. Do the affordable dwelling units have restrictive covenants?

Yes, committed affordable dwelling units have affordability periods, sales price restrictions, and occupancy requirements per applicable proffers. 

Coming Soon!

Ability to view Lists of Committed Affordable For-Sale Units on OHCD’s Website