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Arlington board member urges 'reboot' of housing strategy, seeks court clarity on EHO appeals
Summary
In a year‑start address, an Arlington County board member called for a major housing push in 2026: clarifying appeals over Expanded Housing Options (EHO), demystifying community benefits, reimagining permitting, and targeting more family‑sized and owner‑occupied homes.
Unidentified Speaker, a county board member, outlined a broad housing agenda for 2026 on behalf of Arlington County, saying the county has more homes than households but lacks for‑sale housing and deeply affordable rentals.
"We have more homes than households, which is a gift really, but we have far from enough for‑sale homes and deeply affordable rentals," the Unidentified Speaker said, summarizing why the board intends to shift focus to new housing strategies.
The speaker reviewed 2025 accomplishments —…
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