Workforce housing for employees; county bd. of supervisor or school bd., lease of surplus property.

This legislation expands the authority of Arlington County’s local government and school board to lease surplus public property to private developers specifically for the creation of workforce housing. By streamlining the process for utilizing underused county-owned land, the bill aims to increase the supply of housing units affordable for middle-income employees—such as teachers, first responders, and service workers—who often struggle with the region's high cost of living. This policy shift is intended to help retain essential staff by reducing their commute times and housing burdens. If implemented, local officials will have more flexibility to repurpose vacant or excess municipal sites, potentially leading to new residential developments in high-demand areas without requiring significant new tax-funded capital projects.