Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Fairfax County, VA (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Fairfax County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Specific Plans Overview

The Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan organizes growth through Area Plans for Tysons, Reston, Annandale, Springfield, and 21 other planning districts, supplemented by detailed sector and small-area studies.

Comprehensive Plan and Area Plans Overview

Some Restrictions

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Density Bonus Law

Fairfax County Workforce Dwelling Unit (WDU) and Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) policies grant density bonuses up to 20 percent to projects providing income-restricted homes under Zoning Ordinance Article 2.

Workforce Dwelling Unit Density Bonus

Some Restrictions

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Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC)

Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance create transit station area policies for Tysons and Reston, allowing higher density and mixed use within walking distance of Silver Line Metrorail stations.

Transit Station Areas in Tysons and Reston

Some Restrictions

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All Fairfax County ordinances

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