On September 27, 2024, the Arlington Circuit Court struck down Arlington County’s “Missing Middle” Zoning Ordinance Amendment, which created an Expanded Housing Option (EHO) Development that offered an alternative on single-family residential lots that allows for the construction of duplexes, townhomes, and multifamily buildings subject to certain design standards. As a result of the ruling, it is unlikely that the County will continue to issue new EHO permits.  

This is a developing story and we will provide additional details of the court’s decision and its potential impacts once more is known. In the interim, if you have any questions, please feel free to call your principal point of contact with the firm.