Chantilly's Police Training Grounds Eyed for Massive Data Center

County leaders weigh $166.8 million sale of land for data center, while HOA pushes land swap for affordable housing

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Fairfax County leaders are considering a $166.8 million deal to sell the Chantilly police training grounds on Stonecroft Boulevard to a developer for a large data center project. However, local homeowners association (HOA) leaders are pushing for a land swap that could create significant affordable housing elsewhere in the area instead.

Why it matters

This potential land sale and redevelopment would significantly change the landscape and land use in Chantilly, impacting the local police training facilities as well as the county's tax revenue and finances. The HOA's alternative proposal for a land swap could also reshape affordable housing options in the community.

The details

Under the proposed deal, 87 acres of the police training grounds would be sold to a developer for a new data center project, while the county would retain the remaining land to build a new Criminal Justice Academy. The data center project is estimated to generate over $20 million in first-year tax revenue for the county. However, the HOA is advocating for a land swap that could create major affordable housing elsewhere in Chantilly instead of the data center.

  • The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is expected to decide on the proposed $166.8 million land sale in the coming weeks.
  • The new Skyview High School is set to open in August 2026, drawing students from the Chantilly school pyramid.

The players

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

The governing body of Fairfax County, Virginia, which is weighing the proposed $166.8 million sale of the Chantilly police training grounds.

Chantilly Homeowners Association (HOA)

Local community leaders who are pushing for a land swap deal that could create significant affordable housing in Chantilly instead of the proposed data center project.

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What they’re saying

“We must carefully consider the long-term impacts on our community before approving any major land use changes.”

— Chantilly HOA Leader (Annandaletoday.com)

What’s next

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will decide on the proposed $166.8 million land sale in the coming weeks, which could significantly impact the future of the Chantilly police training grounds and the potential for affordable housing in the area.

The takeaway

This potential land deal highlights the ongoing tensions in Chantilly between development interests and community priorities, raising questions about the balance between economic growth, public services, and affordable housing in the rapidly evolving northern Virginia suburb.