Homeowner Resources

Welcome to the Southport Community Resources Page

The Architectural Review Board

If you’re wondering what our neighborhood guidelines and rules are for modifying the outside of your property in a way that will change it's appearance (fences, additions, structural changes, etc.), please consult our covenants and architectural standards. NOTE: you do not need to submit an ARB request if you are replacing something on your home with the same or very similar products. Replacing siding with the same type and color, replacing windows with same style, repairing a fence using same style of previous fence are examples of cases where you do NOT need to submit an ARB request. Changing the color scheme of your home, adding a fence, adding a deck, adding an addition, re-roofing your home with different materials or color are examples where you DO need to submit an ARB request.

When you’re ready to submit a change, please download the Application for Improvement form, fill it out and obtain the appropriate signatures, scan or take a picture of it if you are able. Next, Submit an ARB Change Request form using the Request Manager. Please attach the scan or picture of the Application form to the Request ticket. You can also mail the form to the following address or email it to arb@southporthoa.com.

Architectural Review Board
Southport Homeowners Association
P.O. Box 278
Burke, VA 22009

Getting Ready to Sell your Home

We will be sorry to see you go. You will need to request a Resale Certificate from the homeowners association. This is a required document to provide to the potential buyer. ONLY the homeowner can request this certificate and it does cost $175. This covers the cost to produce the detailed document from homeowner association records. Please request the resale certificate early in your sale process as it does take a while for our volunteer staff to perform an exterior inspection and consolidate the necessary documentation. To request a Resale Certificate, use our Request Manager system.

Fairfax County Construction Codes and Permitting Information

Any construction project must be in compliance with County and State codes and obtain the necessary permitting. This is separate from the community approval associated with our homeowners association. It also impacts internal home modifications. Please visit the following Building Codes and Standards page for more details. Visit Building Permits page for details on acquiring the necessary permits.

Fairfax County Resource Protection Area Information

Several homes in our community, that share a border to the common area along the stream, have some or all of their property within the boundary of a Resource Protection Area. This is county protected area that has restrictions on what can and can not be done to the property. Please enter your street address in the following interactive map, Fairfax County Watersheds & RPAs, to see if your property is impacted.

Please visit the following Frequently Asked Questions page for RPAs to educate yourself on the rules pertaining to these areas.

Fairfax County - Braddock District Resources

The Southport community resides within the Braddock District of Fairfax County. Our current Board of Supervisors representative is Rachna Sizemore Heizer. Please visit the Braddock District web page for helpful information about projects impacting our community. You may also reach out to the Supervisor's office for any constituent services you may require. The Supervisor puts out weekly and monthly email newsletters to keep the community appraised of activity. These are worthwhile subscriptions. Check out the Braddock Beacon and the Braddock Advisory.