Income Qualifications
Our community is committed to transparent income criteria to ensure fairness and accessibility for all applicants. If you have any questions about our income requirements, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help you find a comfortable and affordable home.
Notice of Expiring Low-Income Housing
Dear Future Residents:
The Fields at Merrifield is
required to provide a notice to all existing tenants that the income and rent
affordability requirements, tenant protections limiting rent increases, and
eviction for other than good cause expire on December 31, 2027.
The Fields at Merrifield received
an allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits from Virginia Housing with an
Extended Use Agreement requiring the property to comply with the affordable income
and rent requirements, tenant protections for rent increases above the annual maximum
program limits, and from eviction for other than good cause for 30+ years.
Effective January 1, 2028, the rent
may increase beyond the affordable program income and rent limits.
Please contact the leasing office if you have questions.
Tenant Rights and Fair Housing
Tenants are required to annually
review and sign the Virginia Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities,
and the property must meet Federal and Virginia Fair Housing laws. Helpful
tenant resources are shared below.
Tenant Resources
Virginia Housing Renter and Homeownership Resources
Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Tenant and Landlord Resources