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After a judge declared that the County’s Missing Middle Housing/Expanded Housing Option (EHO) zoning was illegal in October 2024. A developer challenged that decision and EHO is again legal in Arlington – for now. The case is on appeal to the Supreme Court of Virginia.
Which EHO permits have been approved?
[Nearly 50 permits approved]
Arlington’s EHO Tracker
https://my.arlingtonva.us/map/permit
Click on “approved” on the website and you can also search by list of permits, or by year. While many permits have been approved, some developers abandoned their EHO housing plans because of the homeowner's lawsuit. There are also new EHO permits that have been issued in 2025.
Recent Permits
Filing a FOIA
What type of building is permitted?
While the EHO Tracker gives basic information about how many units have been approved per permit, it does not provide access to the plans that have been submitted for review – siting of the building, elevations showing each side of the building, etc. Arlington County forces you to file a Freedom of Information Act Request (FOIA).
How to file a FOIA
lnformation on filing a FOIA request for the EHO permits is found here: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Programs/FOIA/Requests
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Who owns the property with the EHO permit?
Arlington online property information includes the name and address of the owner, sales history, tax assessments, size of the lot and zoning category, and other information. Residents can contact the property owner to ask for details of the planned development. Property Search Arlington County
Can I oppose the issuance of the EHO permit?
Within 30 days of the issuance of an EHO permit, a resident can file an appeal with the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) claiming that the Zoning Administrator’s decision to issue an EHO permit was in error. This is not an avenue to oppose EHO as a policy. But many residents have filed such appeals claiming that plans don’t comply with the EHO zoning. Zonning Appels Link
What is the status of construction/approvals for a property with an EHO permit?
The County’s Permit Arlington Customer Portal includes information about permits that have been requested and approved. You must create an account to access this site. Search by the address and see if there are permits for demolition of the existing property, approval of a new residential building – including the number of units – and more. Customer Portal - PERMIT ARLINGTON
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Neighbors for Neighborhoods can connect you with residents who have been there and done that. Consider us a resource to help connect you to someone. Email us for more information. nfnllc@gmail
WHAT TO DO IF IT'S IN
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Contact the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
File a zoning appeal here
An appeal application must be filed within 30 days from the date of the decision, order, requirement, or determination in question was made. Applications submitted after that 30-day period will not be accepted.
Megan Ryan, BZA Associate Planner
mryan1@arlingtonva.us
703-228-0538
Zoning Administration
2100 Clarendon Blvd,10th Floor
Arlington, VA 22201
contactzoning@arlingtonva.us
703-228-3883
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