8-story, 144-unit development with 108 1-bedroom apartments, 24 2-bedroom apartments, and 12 3-bedroom apartments. Reserved for individuals/households earning between 30-60% of the AMI. 15-units are for residents earning 30% or less of the AMI. A modernized church sanctuary space, Kinhaven School daycare serving approximately 90 children, and Provision Church Catering’s commercial kitchen space occupy the first floor of the building. Amenities include an outdoor courtyard with a green roof, and multiple community rooms and flex space for regular activities. The development features energy-efficient building techniques and is built to EarthCraft Gold standards.
Photo Credit: James Oesch
Project Size: 50+ Units
Completed: 2024
Cost: $84000000
Location: Arlington, VA
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Project & Congregation Details
Congregation Information
House of Worship: Central United Methodist Church
Denomination: United Methodist Church
Leadership: Rev. Sarah Harrison McQueen
Location Information
State: VA
City: Arlington
Geography: Urban
Neighborhood: Ballston
Project Information
Approval: 2021
Completed: 2024
Cost: $84000000
Developer: True Ground Housing Partners (formerly known as Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing "APAH")
Architect: DCS Design
Social Services Provider: APAH’s CORES-certified Resident Services program provides a full-time coordinator to connect residents with local resources, provide individualized support, and organize resident-centered programming onsite
Land: Leased
Housing Type: Affordable Rental
Funding
Local
$19 million from Arlington County Affordable Housing Investment Funds
State
$12.8 million from Virginia Housing; $900,000 from Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Virginia Housing Trust Fund
Federal
Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (4%) with $27.6 million in equity by Truist
Other
Central United Methodist Church provided $14.1 million in funding from philanthropic sources and land Lease proceeds;