Absentee Owners are requested to advise NFCA of the current tenant. Written permission for tenant use of the pool is required each year.

Architectural Review Committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month. All changes to your property and the exterior of your home must be applied for and approved prior to the changes being made. Applications are available in the Resource Center, under the Association Forms tab or at the Association Office. Applications for changes are due in the Association Office by the first Friday of the month (by email to or mailed/dropped off at NFCA 8201 Southrun Rd., Springfield, VA 22153). Standards for changes can be found in Administrative Resolution 1 in the Book of resolutions or acquired by contacting the Association Office at 703-451-8563.

Assessments are billed quarterly to cover common services. Residents are responsible for payment whether they receive a bill or not. Assessment payments are due January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 of each year. Residents have the option of paying online thought our website. The convienience fee associatied with this transaction goes directly to the service provider to pay for each individual transaction made through the website.

Board Meetings are currently held monthly every first and third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center. February, August and December meetings may vary. Questions or concerns for the Board of Directors should be sent to

Bylaws are available on the Rules & Regulations page and to all residents through the office at a cost of $10.00 and are provided to new owners as part of the Disclosure Packet.

Commercial Vehicles are prohibited overnight in all areas of Newington Forest. Towing is enforced on townhouse courts. Overnight is defined as 9pm - 7am. Newington Forest is part of a Community Parking District (CPD). Commercial vehicles are defined by Newington Forest as any vehicle in which: the driver is hired for transport (taxi), uncovered logos, commercial equiptment is stapped or affixed to the exterior of the vehicle (ladders, racks or pipes), unmarked vehicle with an excessive amount of commercial equiptment or supplies, is designated for trasnportation of furniture, good or animals. Complete definition, rules and regulations can be found in Policy Resolution 09-6 or the Book of Resolutions. 

Community Parking District All of the roads in the entire community and the surrounding public roads have been designated as a Community Parking District. This designation prohibits the parking of trucks weighing more than 12,000 lbs., over 8ft. high or having more than two axles, boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, and motor homes. 

Community Center Room Rental is avaliable to residents of Newington Forest. Complete details including pricing can be found on the Association Forms Page.

Complaints on covenants-related issues should be directed to the Association office either by calling, writing or appearing in person. You can email a complaint to or

Election of Board members requires a minimum number of ballots cast in order to be valid. The election occurs each year during the Annual Meeting, usually scheduled the same date as the 2nd Board Meeting in February. PLEASE EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE.

Exterior Changes  Any changes or structural additions to the exterior of your property must be approved PRIOR to installation/construction. Property maintenance standards are available in Administrative Resolution 1 of the Book of Resolutions or at the Association office. An Architectural Change Request (ACR) form must be submitted PRIOR to the start of your project.

Fire Lanes Vehicles parked in fire lanes will be towed.

Leash Laws are strictly enforced throughout the community.

Maintenance of property including painting, lawn maintenance and general upkeep is expected and will be enforced. Property maintenance standards.

Newsletters are published electronically on a monthly basis and printed versions are available for pick up at the Association Office. Absentee owners may obtain copies by viewing the current Newsletter on the Newsletter tab or by sending stamped ($1.22), self-addressed, business envelopes to: NFCA, 8201 Southrun Rd., Springfield, VA 22153.

Newspapers The Washington Examiner, Fairfax Times and South County Chronicle are local newspapers that are sometimes delivered at no cost to our single family homes. If you wish to stop delivery, click on the newspaper name listed above and submit the appropriate form. Please take the time to properly dispose of unwanted newspapers.  

Pool information is published in the February/March and April/May newsletters. Expresseach family must update their registration annually. Photo ID passes are required for pool admission. Pool opens Memorial Day and closes Labor Day. Registration information can be found under Resident Services, on the Pool Registration and Information page. registration begins in March and in person registration is held in May--

Property Inspections An exterior inspection of each property is conducted once every calendar year. The Association Covenants Field Inspector follows a detailed checklist for single-family homeschecklist for town-homes. Once the inspector has completed property inspections, a letter is mailed to the property owner detailing any covenant violations that need to be addressed. and a detailed