News & Announcements

Second Half Personal Property Tax Deadline is October 5, 2020

Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the second half personal property tax is Monday, October 5, 2020. 

Payments postmarked after October 5, 2020, will incur a 10 percent late payment penalt...

Loudoun County Publishes Digital Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Story

Loudoun County has published a digital Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Story that highlights county programs and spotlights some of the ways the county puts tax dollars to work.

In the FY 2021 Budget Story, the county explains how its $3.0 billion budget affects L...

Board of Supervisors Approves Revisions to Child Care Program

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has voted to revise the county’s K-6 Distance Learning Child Care Program. The Board’s action limits the capacity of the program and lowers the cost to participants.

During the September 15 busine...

Dorri O’Brien is New Loudoun County Chief of Staff

Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has announced that Dorri O’ Brien will be the new Chief of Staff in the Office of the County Administrator. O’Brien currently serves as Chief of Staff for Broad Run District Supervisor Sylvia ...

Next Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is September 19 in Hamilton

The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2020, at the Harmony Park and Ride at 39464 East Colonial Highway, Hamilton, VA 20158, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Loudoun residents are welcome to...

Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations Encouraged to Apply for CARES Act Funding Round 2

Loudoun County is allocating $2.25 million for eligible nonprofit and faith-based organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The allocation is part of the federal funding made available to the county through the Commonwealth of Virginia from the Cor...

Board of Supervisors to Consider Revisions to Child Care Program

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will consider revisions to the county’s K-6 Distance Learning Child Care Program at the Board’s next business meeting, which begins at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2020. 

The program...

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Evergreen Mills Road Project

Loudoun County is hosting an online meeting to gain input from the public on the Evergreen Mills realignment and intersection improvements at Reservoir Road and Watson Road. The public information meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, from ...

Joint Supervisors/School Board Committee Meeting Sept. 14 will be Virtual

The Monday, September 14, 2020, meeting of the Joint Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and School Board Committee will be virtual and hosted by the Loudoun County Public Schools. This is a change from the meeting’s originally advertised locati...

Loudoun County Surplus Auction Features Bargains on Bicycles, Utility Equipment and More

There is no shortage of bicycles for sale in the current Loudoun County government surplus auction. Bicycles are available for adults and children. They include a Fuji Silhouette, a Genesis Terrain, a Phat Cycle Sea Breeze Deluxe and more. Other featured ...

Board of Supervisors to Discuss Child Care Program During Public Meetings This Week

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will discuss the county’s K-6 Distance Learning Child Care Program, which launched today, during public meetings scheduled this week. Chair Phyllis Randall and Dulles District Supervisor Matthew Letourneau...

Loudoun County Hosts Business Hazardous Waste Collection Event October 2

Loudoun County will host a hazardous waste collection event for qualifying businesses and organizations Friday, October 2, 2020. 

Pre-registration is required to participate, and must be received no later than Thursday, September 24, 2020. The pro...

County Offers K-6th Grade Distance Learning Child Care Program

Loudoun County has launched a child care program that is open to the public beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Following Loudoun County Public Schools’ (LCPS) decision to begin the 2020-2021 school year with all distance learning, the county ...

Surveys for Loudoun Jury Service Being Mailed

Loudoun County’s annual jury questionnaire process is about to begin, with prospective jurors being encouraged to complete the questionnaire online.     

During the COVID-19 pandemic in Loudoun County, the Circuit Court...

Board of Supervisors to Hold Special Meeting September 9, 2020

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting, Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. in the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street SE, in Leesburg. The purpose of the meeting is to consider items related to the coun...

Workforce Resource Center Offers Virtual Career Assistance During Workforce Development Month

During September -- Workforce Development Month -- the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will feature special virtual events at no cost for job seekers. 

“While our annual celebration of September as Workforce Development Month has chang...

Loudoun County is Again a Top Digital County

Loudoun County has again been recognized as one of the most technologically advanced county governments in the United States. Loudoun is ranked among the top ten in its population category in a national survey conducted by the Center for Digital Governmen...

Loudoun County Releases Significant Incident Review of Goose Creek Drowning

During the Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Loudoun County-Combined Fire Rescue System (LC-CFRS) is scheduled to present the findings from a review of the June 4, 2020, incident response to the drowning of 16-year-old Fitz Thom...

‘Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.’ September is National Preparedness Month

The impact of Hurricane Laura on the Gulf Coast and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic serve as reminders to Loudoun County residents and businesses to take time to prepare for all types of emergencies in September, which is recognized as Nationa...

Department of Family Services Expands In-Person Services

The Loudoun County Department of Family Services (DFS) has expanded in-person services at two locations, the Eastern Family Services Center and the Workforce Resource Center, with the following COVID-19 prevention measures in place for visitors:

• Face cover...

Virginia Association of Counties Recognizes Loudoun for Model Programs

Two Loudoun County programs have been recognized for excellence and innovation by the Virginia Association of Counties. Loudoun’s “Busy Buddies” program and the county’s implementation of billing and collection of t...

Loudoun County Launches Online Application for Rent Assistance Program

The Loudoun County government has launched an online application for its rent assistance program for Loudoun County households economically impacted by COVID-19. The online application system allows applicants to use a computer, tablet or mobile phone to ...

Loudoun County Partners with Giant Pharmacy to Help Prevent Substance Misuse

Loudoun County has partnered with Giant Pharmacy in an effort to combat controlled substance misuse in the community. 

Customers of Giant Pharmacy locations in Loudoun County are provided a drug deactivation bag or medication lock box along with a...

Loudoun County Animal Services Investigating Viral Animal Torture Videos

Loudoun County Animal Services, in collaboration with Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police, is conducting an investigation into the posting of videos and photographs portraying graphic and disturbing acts of animal torture o...

Loudoun Election Officials Remind Voters of Three Ways to Vote in the November 2020 General Election

Loudoun County election officials remind all registered voters in Virginia of the options to vote at home by mail, vote early in person, or vote in person on Election Day for the upcoming November general election.

1. Vote at Home By Mail
   • All registered voters...

Loudoun Allocates CARES Act Funding to Nonprofit and Faith-Based Groups

Loudoun County has allocated $2.3 million to 53 local nonprofit and faith-based organizations that provide services to the community and have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The allocation is part of the federal funding made available to the count...

Loudoun Election Officials Encourage Voters to Apply Online Now to Vote Absentee in November

Loudoun County election officials encourage voters to apply now to cast an absentee ballot by mail in the upcoming November general election. 

While some third-party organizations, including the Center for Voter Information, are distributing vote-...

Workforce Resource Center to Host Virtual Job Fair with Local Employers August 19

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a Loudoun Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, with online sessions running from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. 

The Virtual Job Fair will feature local employers with full-time, part-time an...

Loudoun County Surplus Auction Features Bargains on Vehicles, Office Furniture and More

The current Loudoun County government surplus auction features bargains on a variety of items, including a 14-passenger bus, a Stryker ambulance cot, exercise equipment, a chest freezer, books, office furniture and other miscellaneous items. The auction c...

2020 Census Door-to-Door Operations Underway in Loudoun

Operations for the 2020 census continue in Loudoun County, where more than 78% of households have responded. Census employees have begun visiting households that have not yet responded to the census. 

According to U.S. Census Bureau guidelines, th...

Loudoun County Launches Online Process for Building Permits, Land Development Applications

Loudoun County is now accepting building permit and administrative land development applications electronically.

Homeowners and residential contractors can submit their completed application form and supporting documentation, including drawings and plats, ...

Five Things to Know as Tropical Storm Isaias Approaches

Loudoun County encourages residents and businesses to take steps now to prepare for the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Isaias, which is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to the area as the storm moves northward. 

The National Weathe...

Loudoun County Department of Family Services at the Shenandoah Building Open for In-Person Services

The Loudoun County Department of Family Services located at the Shenandoah Building, 102 Heritage Way, Leesburg, is now open for in-person services, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., with the following COVID-19 prevention measures in place ...

LCAS Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic Doubles Previous Clinic Record; ; Another Event Expected in Fall

Following the success of Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS)’ first, free rabies vaccination event, plans are being made for another event later this year. 

On Friday, July 17, 2020, LCAS held a clinic at Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park,...

Groundbreaking for Round Hill Trail & Sidewalk Projects Set for July 28

Loudoun County and the Town of Round Hill invite members of the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction of the Round Hill to Franklin Park trail and the Main Street enhancement project Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. ...

Monica Spells is New Assistant Loudoun County Administrator

Monica Spells has been appointed as an Assistant Loudoun County Administrator effective September 3, 2020, Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced Tuesday. Spells, who was selected for the position after a nationwide search, comes to Loudoun ...

Loudoun County Reminds Residents of COVID-19 Prevention Measures in Place at the Government Center

With a larger than usual crowd expected at the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors business meeting Tuesday, July 21, 2020, county officials are implementing measures to ensure as many people as possible may attend the meeting in person safely, which incl...

Solarize NOVA Offers Loudoun Homeowners, Businesses Discounted Prices on Solar Panels, EV Chargers

The Solarize NOVA program has returned to Loudoun County. Now through August 31, 2020, Loudoun County residents and business owners may utilize Solarize NOVA to learn more about solar power options specific to their property and take advantage of streamli...

Next Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is July 25 in Lovettsville

The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2020, at the Lovettsville Elementary School, 49 South Loudoun Street in Lovettsville, from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.  Loudoun residents are w...

Loudoun County 4-H Members to Participate in Virtual Livestock Auction July 24

While the Loudoun County Fair has been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual livestock auction that Loudoun 4-H members participate in will be held virtually Friday, July 24, 2020, at 6:30 p.m.  

“The livestock auct...

Loudoun County Launches Pilot Glass Recycling Program

Loudoun County has launched a pilot glass recycling program at three of the county’s recycling drop-off centers. Glass bottles and jars are now being collected separately at the:

• Central Western Loudoun Recycling Center
  • 38159 Colonial Highway, Ham...

Condo at One Loudoun for Sale through Loudoun Affordable Market Purchase Program

The Loudoun County Affordable Market Purchase Program (AMPP) has a unit available in the One Loudoun development. The Loudoun AMPP enables eligible first-time homeowners with moderate income the opportunity to purchase a newly constructed townhouse or con...

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Input Meeting on Route 15 South Safety and Operational Study

Loudoun County is hosting an online meeting to gain input from the public on Route 15 South. The Route 15 South public input meeting will be held Thursday, July 30, 2020, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the virt...

Loudoun Medical Reserve Corps Seeks Volunteers to Help Protect Community’s Health

The Loudoun Medical Reserve Corps is issuing a call for volunteers to play a key role in protecting the community’s health during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. There is a need for both medical and nonmedical personnel.

Medical professionals o...

Loudoun Transportation Projects Funded in NVTA’s Adopted Six-Year Program

Two Loudoun County transportation improvement projects intended to ease traffic congestion are among the projects included in the FY 2020-2025 Six-Year Program adopted by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) July 9, 2020. The Loudoun proj...

Loudoun Earns Achievement Award for Popular Annual Financial Report

Loudoun County has again received the Outstanding Achievement Award in Popular Annual Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award is for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Citizens&rsqu...

Loudoun County Animal Services Hosts Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Pets July 17

On Friday, July 17, 2020, Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will host a free rabies vaccination event for pets. The clinic will take place at Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park in the parking lot near Field 12 and will run from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 ...

Homelessness Continues to Decline in Region, Increases Slightly in Loudoun

According to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Homelessness in Metropolitan Washington report, the number of persons experiencing homelessness in the region is the lowest it has been in 19 years. The number of persons experienc...

Loudoun Commuter Bus Service to Resume July 13 at Reduced Service Level

Loudoun County Transit will resume Commuter Bus Service from Loudoun County to stops in and around Washington, D.C. on Monday, July 13, 2020. This follows Loudoun County’s move into Phase Three of the “Forward Virginia” reope...

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Input Meeting on Route 9 Safety and Operational Study

Loudoun County is hosting an online meeting to gain input from the public on Route 9 in Virginia. The Route 9 public input meeting will be held Thursday, July 16, 2020, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the virtua...

Loudoun and NVFS Administer Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program for Loudoun County Residents

The Loudoun County government is working with Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) to administer the Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (RMRP) for Loudoun County households experiencing financial instability due to COVID-19.  

Governor R...

Testimony Overwhelmingly Opposes Toll Increases on Greenway

The State Corporation Commission (SCC) held an electronic public hearing June 30, 2020, on the request by toll road operator TRIP II to increase toll rates on the Greenway toll road more than 30% over a 5-year period. Approximately 80 people registered to...

Increase in COVID-19 Cases Among Teens, Young Adults; Prompts Reminder to Follow Prevention Steps

Over the past week, Loudoun County health officials have noticed an increase in the number of positive tests for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 among residents in the age groups of 10 to 19 years and 20 to 29 years. 

“We are taking...

Loudoun County Metro Connection Bus Routes to Resume July 6

Loudoun County Transit will resume service for Metro Connection Bus Routes 990 and 992 on Monday, July 6, 2020. This comes as Loudoun County moves into Phase Three of the “Forward Virginia” reopening plan, which gradually eases restric...

Loudoun, Northern Virginia, to Enter Phase Three of ‘Reopening’ Plan July 1

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced last week that Virginia—including Loudoun County and the rest of Northern Virginia—will move into the third phase of the state’s gradual reopening on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

The Loudo...

Loudoun County Receives Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Loudoun County has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accou...

Shreve Mill Road Construction Complete; Road Open to Traffic

Loudoun County officials report that construction on a portion of Shreve Mill Road from the Greenway to Evergreen Mills Road is now complete and open to all traffic. With the completion of the Shreve Mill Road realignment work, construction will now begin...

Loudoun County Public Library Reopens with Limited Services

Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL) reopened Wednesday, June 24, 2020, with limited services. All branches, with the exception of the Law Library, are open Monday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. The Law Library...

Next Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is June 27 in South Riding

The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event is scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Freedom High School, 25450 Riding Center Drive, South Riding, VA 20152, from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.  

What’s Accepted

• Lou...

Six Things to Know about the June 23, 2020, Primary Election in Loudoun

A primary election for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate will be held in Loudoun County Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Election officials remind voters of six key things to know ahead of the election.

1. Know When to VotePolls in Loudoun County will b...

Deadline Extended for Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations to Apply for CARES Act Funding

Loudoun County has extended the deadline for eligible nonprofit and faith-based organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for $2 million in grants. Due to the Juneteenth holiday June 19, 2020, the new deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m., Monday,...

Loudoun County Wins National Achievement Awards for Innovation

Loudoun County has been recognized with several Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs in a number of categories that reflect the wide variety of services coun...

State Corporation Commission Seeks Public Comment on Greenway Rate Hike Request

Loudoun County residents and businesses who wish to offer comment on the Dulles Greenway’s proposed rate hike may do so by telephone during a State Corporation Commission (SCC) public hearing, which is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, ...

Utility Relocation Work Continues on Shreve Mill Road

Due to unexpected delays in ongoing utility relocation work, and soil and groundwater issues, Loudoun County has delayed the reopening of a portion of Shreve Mill Road from the Greenway to Evergreen Mills Road to all traffic. Weather permitting and with n...

Loudoun County Government to Observe Juneteenth Holiday June 19

Loudoun County government administrative offices will be closed Friday, June 19, 2020, in observance of Juneteenth; however, the Loudoun County Courthouse will be open.

The addition to the holiday schedule is in accordance with the county’s pract...

Election Officials Remind Voters of Absentee Voting Deadlines for June 23 Primary

Loudoun County election officials remind voters that the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot by mail for the June 23, 2020, Republican primary election for the U.S. Senate is June 16, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. 

Voters are encouraged to cast absentee...

Loudoun, Northern Virginia, to Enter Phase Two of ‘Reopening’ Plan June 12

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that Northern Virginia, including Loudoun County, will enter Phase Two of the “Forward Virginia” reopening plan Friday, June 12, 2020. Phase Two is the next step in gradually easing pub...

New Courthouse Construction to Impact Church Street Area in Leesburg

Beginning June 9, 2020, residents who drive or walk through the Town of Leesburg may notice an increase in construction activity along Church Street NE, near the site of the new Loudoun County Courthouse. 

The sidewalk on the east side of Church S...

Loudoun Nonprofits & Faith-Based Organizations Encouraged to Apply for CARES Act Funding

• Note: The application deadline has been extended to June 22, 2020.

Loudoun County is allocating $2 million for eligible nonprofit and faith-based organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The allocation is part of the federal funding made available ...

Loudoun County Officials Issue Water Safety Reminders

The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the opening of public pools and as a result, many residents may seek relief from the summer weather and recreation in naturally occurring waters, such as the Potomac River and area creeks and lakes. Loudoun County officia...

Augusta Drive Road Improvements Scheduled to Begin June 5, 2020

Loudoun County announces that road improvements along Augusta Drive between Route 7 and Seneca Ridge Drive are scheduled to begin as early as Friday, June 5, 2020. The project will convert the existing four-lane road segment, into a two-lane segment with ...

Online Initiative to Develop Fatherhood Skills Begins June 25, 2020

A free, 12-week, virtual program sponsored by the Loudoun County Department of Family Services will help fathers build skills to become an even stronger dad. All fathers are welcome. 

Area fathers are invited to register for the National Fatherhoo...

Loudoun PRCS Athletic Fields Available for Limited Use; County Postpones Licensed Summer Camp Start

As Loudoun County enters Phase One of the Forward Virginia reopening plan, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is outlining a process for a limited use of the county’s athletic fields by the public. At the same time...

Face Coverings Required in Loudoun County Government Buildings

Beginning Friday, May 29, 2020, anyone who is entering, exiting, traveling through, and spending time in a Loudoun County government facility will be required to wear a face covering to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Earlier this week, Gov...

Loudoun County Public Library Launches Curbside Pickup Service

Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL) launched Curbside Pickup on Monday, June , 2020. The contactless service allows customers to pick up items they have placed on hold outside at their local branch. Customers will receive notifications by email, text or ...

Loudoun Election Officials Issue Reminders to Voters in June 4 Elections

Loudoun County election officials have several reminders for voters in the towns of Lovettsville, Middleburg and Purcellville ahead of the municipal elections Thursday, June 4, 2020. 

Absentee Voting

• Voters who requested a ballot be mailed to them ...

Loudoun County to Hold Free COVID-19 Testing for All Ages June 1, 2020

Loudoun County has scheduled a second round of free, drive-through testing for COVID-19 at Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park in Leesburg, Monday, June 1, 2020, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Testing will end when the site reaches capacity or by 6:00 p.m. A...

Process for Temporary Permit for Loudoun Food & Beverage Establishments to Add Outdoor Seating

As the region prepares for easing restrictions put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Loudoun County is outlining the process for temporary approval for restaurants and other food and beverage establishments that want to add or expand their ou...

Loudoun County Spearheads COVID-19 Testing Task Force

Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has organized a COVID-19 Testing Task Force to help facilitate the availability of more COVID-19 testing in the community.

The task force consists of community health partners, including representatives of Hospita...

Loudoun County Sells Lease Revenue Bonds at Favorable Interest Rate

Loudoun County has sold $267.3 million in lease revenue bonds through the Economic Development Authority at a favorable interest rate of 1.79 percent. Thursday’s bond sale included a refunding of the outstanding Transportation Infrastructure Fin...

Loudoun County Flag to Fly at Full Staff as Phase One of Reopening Begins

Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis J. Randall’s order to lower the Loudoun County flag to half-staff at county facilities in honor of COVID-19 victims will end at 11:59 tonight, Thursday, May 28, 2020. This coincides with the end of Phase Zero a...

First Half Real Property Tax Deadline is June 5, 2020

Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the first half real property tax is June 5, 2020. 

Payments postmarked after June 5, 2020, will incur a 10 percent late payment penalty.  Additi...

Change of Location for Joint Supervisors/School Board Committee Meeting June 1

The June 1, 2020, meeting of the Joint Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and School Board Committee will be held in the Board Room of the Loudoun County Government Center in Leesburg. This is a change from the meeting’s advertised location of ...

Loudoun County Sells Bonds at Favorable Interest Rates

Loudoun County has completed a major bond sale with proceeds from the sale of general obligation (GO) bonds to be used for capital projects for the general county government and Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS). In advance of the sales, the nation&...

Loudoun County Launches New COVID-19 Data Dashboards

Loudoun County’s Office of Mapping and Geographic Information has updated its COVID-19 page in the county’s GeoHub to include interactive dashboards that illustrate key metrics important for decision-making regarding the region&rsq...

Loudoun County Expands Rent Assistance Program

The Loudoun County government has expanded its rent assistance program for Loudoun County households economically impacted by COVID-19. 

The Board of Supervisors has approved re-allocating $480,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds to exp...

Loudoun County Initiates COVID-19 Impact Fund Project

On May 13, 2020, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved the COVID-19 Impact Fund program, which will provide funding for eligible nonprofit organizations to address the needs of low- to moderate-income households.

The county will be distributing ...

Bond Rating Agencies Reaffirm Loudoun’s Triple-A Rating

The nation’s top bond rating agencies have again affirmed Loudoun County’s AAA rating on its general obligation bonds, noting the county’s robust economy, the size and diversity of its tax base, growth potential and strong ma...

One-Day COVID-19 Testing Site in Loudoun is Now Closed

The one-day COVID-19 testing site at Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park in Loudoun County is now closed. The site reached capacity prior to the advertised closing time of 6:00 p.m. Any vehicles beyond the cut-off point or that arrive between 2:30 and 6:00 p.m....

Board of Supervisors Chair Randall to Deliver Virtual State of the County Address May 20

Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis J. Randall is scheduled to deliver her annual State of the County address Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the address will only be available for viewing online ...

Loudoun County Hosts Free COVID-19 Testing for All Ages May 20, 2020

Loudoun County will host free, drive-through testing for COVID-19 at Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park, 42405 Claudia Drive in Leesburg, Wednesday, May 20, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The testing is open to all and will occur rain or shine. 

Te...

Two Loudoun Courts Reopening on Limited Basis Monday, May 18

Beginning Monday, May 18, 2020, the Loudoun County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court and General District Court will resume hearing non-emergency matters in person.

The two Loudoun courts are reopening on a limited basis to handle cases that h...

Governor Delays Easing of COVID-19 Restrictions for Northern Virginia

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order 62 today, May 12, 2020, which delays the easing of some public health restrictions in Northern Virginia for an additional two weeks. As a result, Loudoun County and the other Northern Virginia jurisdi...

Northern Virginia Localities Urge Governor to Set Regional Targets for Reopening

The chief elected officials of the five largest localities in Northern Virginia have sent a letter to Governor Northam, supporting his “Forward Virginia” reopening plan in general but urging him to implement it for the region only once...

Loudoun County Households to Receive COVID-19 Postcard on Continuing Steps to Slow the Spread

Every household in Loudoun County, including those in the incorporated towns, will be receiving important COVID-19 information by mail in the next few days. The county encourages residents to look for a postcard from Loudoun County in the mail, read it, a...

Absentee Voting Now Underway for Upcoming Elections in Loudoun County

Absentee voting is now underway in Loudoun County for upcoming elections in May and June.  All voters may choose the reason “2A-My disability or illness” for absentee voting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Voters may apply for a...

Loudoun County Animal Services Seeking Information on Third Cat Shooting in Recent Weeks

Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) is conducting an investigation into the shooting of a cat in the area of Tavernsprings Court in Ashburn on May 5, 2020, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. The cat is currently undergoing treatment for its i...

Loudoun Continues to Seek Monetary Donations for Personal Protective Equipment

Loudoun County is renewing its call for monetary donations to be used to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) that can be distributed to long-term care facilities and other health care providers facing a critical need for PPE. Monetary donations a...

Loudoun County Public Library Printing Face Shields for Health Workers and First Responders

Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL) is assisting front-line health workers and first responders in the county by manufacturing face shields using 3D printers. These face shields will be distributed through the county’s Emergency Operations Cent...

Loudoun Accepting Applications for Affordable Multi-Family Housing Loans

Loudoun County’s Affordable Multi-Family Housing Loan Program is now accepting applications. For-profit and nonprofit affordable housing developers are eligible to apply for loans for the development of long-term, affordable multi-family rental ...

Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellville Elections Moved to June; Hamilton, Round Hill Set for May 19

The Supreme Court of Virginia has granted the requests of the towns of Lovettsville, Middleburg and Purcellville to move their municipal elections to Thursday, June 4, 2020, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the towns of Hamilton an...

Loudoun Election Officials Remind Voters of Absentee Ballot, Safety Procedures for May 19 Elections

Loudoun County election officials are reminding voters in the upcoming town elections May 19, 2020, of steps they can take to help ensure the safety of all voters and election officers during the elections in Hamilton, Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellvil...

Loudoun Cancels May 30, 2020, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

The Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event originally scheduled for May 30, 2020, has been canceled in keeping with Governor Northam’s stay-at-home order and Loudoun County’s efforts to stem the spread of the c...

Loudoun County Announces New Financing Opportunity for First-Time Homebuyers

Loudoun County announces the availability of $8 million provided by the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) to help first-time homebuyers. The allocation of funding through the VHDA’s Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communitie...

Town Elections in Loudoun Moved to May 19

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has pushed back the date of municipal elections in the state by two weeks, from May 5, 2020, to May 19, 2020, and is encouraging voters to cast absentee ballots by mail. In Loud...

Loudoun County Creates Residential Traffic Management Guide

Loudoun County has created a Residential Traffic Management Guide, providing information about county programs to address community concerns relating to vehicular speed and safety on publicly-maintained roadways in residential areas.

At loudoun.gov/Traffic...

Loudoun County Launches Spanish-Language Text Messages on COVID-19

Loudoun County residents can now sign up to receive text messages in Spanish regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). To opt in for this service, text LCCOVIDESP to 888777.

The county is launching the new service to provide an additional, easy-to-use wa...

County to Accept Monetary Donations for Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment for Local Needs

Loudoun County is facilitating the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) for distribution to Loudoun-based health care providers and facilities in need as part of the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to accepting donations ...

Board Approves Nonprofit Human Service Grant Funding Awards for FY 2021

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved annual awards for funding to community nonprofit organizations during its meeting on April 21, 2020. Funding opportunities were made available to tax-exempt, private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations that pr...

Comments Sought on Plan for Reducing Pollutants to Local Waterways

Loudoun County is seeking public comments on a draft plan for reducing pollutants entering specific local streams: Bull Run, Goose Creek and Sugarland Run. 

The draft “Comprehensive Local TMDL Action Plan; Sediments TMDLs for Goose Creek...

Loudoun Publishes Guide to Stop the Spread of COVID-19; Urges Residents to Self-Monitor

Loudoun County encourages members of the public to remain vigilant in taking the necessary steps to care of yourself, your families and others in the community as the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to spread throughout our region. 

Each memb...

Loudoun County Allocates Funding for Emergency Food Assistance Programs

Loudoun County is allocating $150,000 for emergency food assistance programs in response to the increased need caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board of Supervisors approved the funding to help local food assistance providers that serve Loudoun indivi...

Loudoun Officials Lower County Flag in Honor of COVID-19 Victims

Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis J. Randall has ordered the Loudoun County flag lowered to half-staff at county facilities in honor of Loudoun residents who have died of COVID-19 and in recognition of the many essential workers who are responding to the...

Paper Census Forms Arriving in the Mail This Week for Some Loudoun Households

Loudoun County households that have not yet responded to the 2020 census will be receiving paper questionnaires through the mail this week. Reply envelopes with paid postage also will be included. Some households will receive questionnaires in both Englis...

Loudoun County Opens Second Drop-Off Location for Donations of Personal Protective Equipment

As part of the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Loudoun County is opening a second location for residents and businesses to drop off donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) for distribution to Loudoun-based health care providers and fac...

Loudoun Establishes Rental Assistance Program in Response to COVID-19

The Loudoun County government has established a limited rental assistance program for Loudoun County households economically impacted by COVID-19. 

The Board of Supervisors has approved re-allocating $200,000 from the Eastern Loudoun County Home R...

Loudoun County Animal Services Seeking Information on Shooting of Cat

Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) is seeking information in connection with the shooting of a cat off Vannes Court in Hamilton on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. A firearm discharge was heard at approximately 4:00 p.m., immediately before the owners discove...

Loudoun Installs Wi-Fi Hot Spots to Help Western Loudoun Residents During COVID-19 Pandemic

Loudoun County is offering new Wi-Fi hot spots for residents in western Loudoun. The county has worked to amplify the Loudoun County Public Library’s Wi-Fi signal so that it is available to access in the parking lots immediately adjacent to the ...

Loudoun Officials Address Concerns about Animals and COVID-19

Loudoun County officials are offering advice to residents concerning interactions with animals during the COVID-19 pandemic. While there is no evidence that pets or livestock can transmit the virus to people, researchers are investigating whether animals ...

Loudoun Domestic Abuse Response Team Reaches Out to Help During COVID-19

Avoiding public spaces and working remotely can help reduce the spread of COVID-19, but for many survivors, staying home may not be the safest option.

"People who are surviving violence in their relationships and families may be experiencing increased...

Loudoun County Opposes Greenway Rate Hike Request; Asks for Extension to Respond

Loudoun County is asking the Virginia State Corporation Commission to extend the hearing date for the rate hike request by the owners of the Dulles Greenway, a rate hike request the county strongly opposes. Loudoun County has filed a request with the Stat...

Board of Supervisors Adopts FY 2021 Budget; Lowers Tax Rate by One Cent

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved a budget totaling approximately $3 billion in total appropriations for the general county government and school system for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. The adopted budget includes a real property tax rate of ...

Board of Supervisors and Coalition of Loudoun Towns Issue Joint Letter to the Community

Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and the mayors of Loudoun County’s seven incorporated towns have joined together to send words of encouragement and support to the community amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to the commun...

Planning Commission Holds Public Hearing April 9; Public Encouraged to Participate Remotely

The Loudoun County Planning Commission’s April 9, 2020, public hearing is being conducted as an ‘electronic meeting’ under the Emergency Ordinance adopted by the Board of Supervisors March 25, 2020. 

Members of the pu...

Loudoun Board of Supervisors Meets April 7; Public Encouraged to Participate Remotely

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors’ April 7, 2020 business meeting is being conducted as an ‘electronic meeting’ under the Emergency Ordinance adopted by the Board March 25, 2020. The meeting begins at 5:00 p.m.

Members o...

Loudoun Residents Prove Generous in Donating Personal Protective Equipment; Need Continues

Loudoun County residents have responded generously to the county government’s call for donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) for distribution to Loudoun-based health care providers and facilities in need. Since the county began accept...

Loudoun Courthouse Construction Begins April 6; All Parking Directed to Pennington Garage and Lot

As construction of the new Loudoun County District Courthouse begins on Monday, April 6, 2020, all parking for the courthouse in downtown Leesburg will be directed to the Pennington Garage and Pennington Lot. The lot and garage are located approximately t...

Loudoun County Urges Residents to Delay Putting Out Yard Waste for Pickup

To prevent overwhelming the waste collection and disposal operations in the county, Loudoun County officials are asking residents to reduce yard waste during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Some trash haulers have recently notified customers that they ma...

New Customer Service Hours and Procedures for Loudoun Clerk of Circuit Court Effective April 6

The Loudoun County Clerk of the Circuit Court is modifying the delivery of essential services in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). In an effort to reduce citizen visits to the Loudoun County courts complex in Leesburg, limit the number of people in ...

Loudoun County Creates Interactive Maps to Help Loudoun Residents and Businesses During Pandemic

One map features restaurants and retail businesses with takeout, curbside or delivery options. “Our goal right now is to support businesses in any way possible, including highlighting those that are still open and using innovative marketing, pro...

Loudoun Cancels April 25 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

The Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event, originally scheduled for April 25, 2020, has been canceled in keeping with Governor Northam’s stay-at-home order and Loudoun County’s efforts to stem the spread of th...

Loudoun Schedules Shreve Mill Road Closure for April 20

Due to weather conditions, Loudoun County has delayed the closure of a portion of Shreve Mill Road from the Greenway to Evergreen Mills Road to all traffic, including emergency vehicles, for a duration of approximately three weeks to reconstruct the road....

April 1, 2020, is Census Day: Residents Encouraged to Respond to Census Now

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a census to count every resident in the United States. April 1, 2020, is designated Census Day, a day that determines who is counted and a day when residents are encouraged to take ten minutes to complete th...

Loudoun County Announces Additional Transit System Reductions Beginning April 2

Due to ridership declines as a result of the ongoing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and the governor’s directives for Virginians to stay home, Loudoun County Transit is making the following changes to the Local Fixed Route Service:

• Route ...

Joint Statement from the Chief Elected Officials of the National Capital Region on COVID-19 Pandemic

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Stay-at-Home orders yesterday for their respective jurisdictions. Today, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis J. Randall joins ...

Loudoun County Discontinues Face-to-Face Services on Upper Floors of Government Center

Effective immediately, Loudoun County will discontinue in-person services provided on floors 2 through 5 at the Loudoun County Government Center, located at 1 Harrison Street SE in Leesburg, except by appointment only. Essential services will continue to ...

Loudoun County Reminds Residents that Park Features and School Campuses are Closed

With warmer weather in the forecast, Loudoun County officials are reminding residents that public school campuses and facilities, and features at Loudoun County parks, such as playgrounds, athletic fields and courts, remain closed.  

While Loudoun...

Temporary Closure of Part of Shreve Mill Road Set for April 1

• Note: The scheduled closure has been delayed until April 20, 2020. Read more here.

On April 1, 2020, weather permitting, Loudoun County will close a portion of Shreve Mill Road from the Dulles Greenway to Evergreen Mills Road to all traffic, inclu...

Loudoun County Accepting Donations of Personal Protective Equipment for Distribution

As part of the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Loudoun County is accepting donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) and will distribute the supplies to Loudoun-based health care providers and facilities in need.

Personal protective equip...

Loudoun County Health Department Reports First COVID-19 Death

The Loudoun County Health Department is reporting its first death of a hospitalized patient who previously tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. The patient was a woman in her 70s whose close contacts were previously investigated. The cause ...

Intermittent East Market Street Lane Closures Beginning March 30 in Leesburg

In preparation for the start of construction of the new Loudoun County District Courthouse, Loudoun County will be upgrading an existing crosswalk at the intersection of East Market Street and Church Street in Leesburg. The improvements will accommodate a...

Loudoun Health Officials: First Coronavirus Testing is for Those Most at Risk

As availability of testing for coronavirus begins to improve, Loudoun County health officials say it is important that these tests be available to those at highest risk of complications from infection and those essential to maintaining health care deliver...

Loudoun County Announces Transit System Changes Beginning March 30

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved changes to Loudoun County Transit service due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Board approved adjustments to transit service and a waiver of fares during an emergency business meeting Wednesday. Th...

Erin McLellan is New Assistant Loudoun County Administrator

Erin McLellan has been appointed as an Assistant Loudoun County Administrator effective March 26, 2020, Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced Thursday. 

“Erin is a proven leader who for more than a decade has demonstrated ...

Loudoun County Details Local Impacts of Governor’s Executive Order Regarding COVID-19

As of 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in compliance with Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s Executive Order 53, Loudoun County businesses, schools and gatherings will be subject to restrictions intended to reduce the spread of the novel coro...

Loudoun Board of Supervisors to Hold Emergency Business Meeting March 25

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will hold an emergency business meeting Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The items on the Board’s agenda are: 

• Passage of an emergency ordinance to ...

Loudoun County Urges Community to Practice Social Distancing

On Saturday, March 21, 2020, Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) informed the school community (PDF) that two additional LCPS staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. As of today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reports 14 cases of COVID-...

Loudoun Clerk of Circuit Court Implements More Social Distancing Protocols

Effective Monday, March 23, 2020, the Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court will offer new ways to deliver court filings and land records documents. The new practices are part of an effort to reduce citizen visits to the courts complex in Leesburg, limit the...

Loudoun Supervisors Approve Extension of Personal Property Tax Deadline to June 5

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved a recommendation from Treasurer H. Roger Zurn to move the personal property tax deadline from May 5 to June 5, 2020. 

“The Treasurer’s Office and the Board recognize that COV...

Loudoun County Urges Vigilant Social Distancing to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

As of March 19, 2020, public health officials have noted evidence of community transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus in parts of Northern Virginia. There have been no new positive cases of COVID-19 in Loudoun since the five cases previously announced.

L...

Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Endorses Initiation of Amendment to Kincora Plans

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has endorsed a collaboration between Loudoun County and the ownership of Kincora Village Center. During its March 17, 2020 meeting, the board voted to endorse initiating an amendment to the project’s curre...

County to Institute Temporary Closures of Departments to Implement Social Distancing Protocols

As part of an effort to mitigate the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the county, Loudoun County employees are implementing social distancing measures in all offices. To plan, train and implement social distancing protocols, some Loudoun C...

Route 15 South Public Meetings Scheduled for March Canceled

.Loudoun County is canceling the two Route 15 South public meetings originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, and Saturday, March 28, 2020. The public will be notified once the meetings are rescheduled. 

Loudoun County is seeking community inp...

Loudoun County Declares Local Emergency in Response to COVID-19

Loudoun County has declared a local emergency in response to the continued spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet issued a declaration of local emergency Monday, March 16, 2020, with the concurrence of Bo...

Loudoun Clerk of Circuit Court Expands Remote Services

In an effort to reduce the number of citizen visits to the Loudoun County courts complex in Leesburg and promote social distancing as recommended by health officials, the Clerk of the Circuit Court is expanding remote access services to Loudoun residents ...

Commissioner of the Revenue Extends Filing Deadline for Tax Relief Program Renewals

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. has extended the deadline for filing 2020 Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled renewal forms to June 1, 2020.  Local ordinance provides authorization for the Commissioner of the Re...

Loudoun County Courthouse Construction to Begin April 6; Will Impact Parking

Construction on the new Loudoun County District Courthouse in downtown Leesburg is scheduled to begin Monday, April 6, 2020. As a result, there will be changes to the current parking areas utilized by those who work and do business at the courthouse.&...

Recreation and Community Centers and Libraries Closed Beginning Monday, March 16

Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, all Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) programs are canceled and facilities are closed through at least April 1, 2020. County parks will remain open for self-directed trail and le...

Loudoun County Adult Day Centers Closing

Loudoun County is modifying its announcement on Saturday, March 14, 2020, regarding operation of the Adult Day Centers by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. 

Loudoun County has determined that the Adult Day Care program ca...

Board of Supervisors’ March 16 Budget Work Session Canceled

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors’ work session on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. has been canceled. 

The Board is scheduled to hold what is expected to be its final work ses...

Loudoun County Takes Steps to Limit Impact of COVID-19; Changes, Cancels Some Programs

With three “presumptive positive” cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) confirmed in Loudoun, the Loudoun County government is taking steps to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in the county, especially on the high-risk population...

Loudoun County Schedules News Conference March 14 for Updates on County Response to COVID-19

Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and county officials will hold a news conference on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. The news conference will be held at the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison St., SE in Leesburg. The pur...

Loudoun County Announces Third ‘Presumptive Positive’ Case of COVID-19

The Loudoun County Health Department announced that a third resident of Loudoun County has tested “presumptive positive” for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This individual is a male in his 30s who lives in Loudoun County. The Hea...

Loudoun County Announces Second ‘Presumptive Positive’ Case of COVID-19

The Loudoun County Health Department announced that a second resident tested “presumptive positive” for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Additionally, there are two outstanding tests awaiting results from the state lab and an unkno...

Loudoun County Prepares for 2020 Census Launch

The 2020 census opens Thursday, March 12, 2020, and all Loudoun County residents have the opportunity to participate.

“The 2020 census is a once-a-decade opportunity for every Loudoun resident to shape our county’s future and give their...

County Continues to Provide Latest Information on Coronavirus Disease 2019

Loudoun County continues to take steps to keep residents informed about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). 

Loudoun County will host a live question-and-answer session about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with Loudoun County Health Depa...

Loudoun County Announces First “Presumptive Positive” Case of COVID-19

The Loudoun County Health Department announced that one resident tested “presumptive positive” for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). 

News Conference – March 10, 2020, at 1:30 p.m.

Loudoun County officials will hold...

Supervisor Letourneau Elected WMATA Board Principal Director

Loudoun County Dulles District Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau has been appointed to serve as a principal director of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC). He is the first me...

Loudoun Seeks Public Input on Route 15 South

03-17-20 Update: These meetings have been canceled. New dates will be posted here once available. 

Original News ReleaseLoudoun County is hosting meetings to gain input from the public on a 12-mile segment of Route 15 South betwe...

Loudoun County Schedules Groundbreaking for Crosstrail Boulevard Project March 12, 2020

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction of the next segment of Crosstrail Boulevard, Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 11:00 am. The event will take place outside on the corner of Russell B...

Applications for Conservation Easement Assistance Now Accepted Year-Round in Loudoun County

Loudoun County is now accepting applications for the Conservation Easement Assistance Program on a year-round basis. 

The grant program is designed to help protect historic, cultural and environmental resources by providing financial assistance to...

Metro Connection Bus Routes 901 and 902 Temporarily Moving to Ballston

Loudoun County Transit is temporarily moving Metro Connection Bus Routes 901 and 902 from the West Falls Church Metrorail Station to the Ballston Metrorail Station beginning Monday, February 24, 2020.  

Preparations for Metrorail’s Platf...

Loudoun County Administrator Presents Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2021

County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has presented a proposed budget for the Loudoun County government to the Board of Supervisors for Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 2021), which begins July 1, 2020. The budget totals $3.024 billion in appropriations for the county g...

Six Things to Know about the March 3, 2020, Primary Election in Loudoun

Loudoun County voters have the opportunity to go to the polls Tuesday, March 3, 2020, for the Democratic presidential primary. The Republican Party is not holding a primary in Virginia, but will select delegates to its national convention at a state conve...

Loudoun County Business Tax Filings due March 2, 2020

Loudoun Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. has issued notices of business tax filing requirements to business owners for tax year 2020. The notice provides the necessary account number to enable taxpayers to report by Monday, March 2, 2020, t...

2020 Loudoun County Real Estate Assessments Available Online

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. announces that Loudoun County real estate assessments for tax year 2020 are now available online at loudoun.gov/parceldatabase. Printed assessment notices will be mailed to property owners thi...

New Names for Southern Section of Evergreen Mills Road & Shreveport Drive

Two road segments in the Arcola area of Loudoun County are being renamed. Effective Thursday, February 27, 2020, the southern section of Evergreen Mills Road, from the intersection near Strickland Drive south to Loudoun County Parkway, will be known as Ar...

Loudoun County Launches Round One of Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Process with Focus Group Sessions

Loudoun County is beginning the first phase of the Zoning Ordinance rewrite process, as county staff plan to meet in January, February and March 2020 with community and professional groups that are familiar with the county’s land development reg...

Loudoun County Planning Commission Elects Officers for 2020

The Loudoun County Planning Commission has elected officers for 2020. Ashburn District representative Eric Combs will serve as Planning Commission chairman and At-Large representative Forest Hayes will serve as Planning Commission vice chairman.

The other ...

Board of Supervisors Sets 2020 Meeting Schedule; Elects Saines Vice Chairman

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has set its meeting schedule for 2020 and has elected Sterling District Supervisor Koran T. Saines as vice chairman. In the absence of Chair Phyllis J. Randall, Saines will perform the duties of the chair.

Under the ...

Loudoun County Kicks Off Shared Bikes, Skateboards and Scooters Pilot Program

Loudoun County launched the Shared Mobility Device (SMD) Pilot Program on January 1, 2020, to provide a framework for the operation and use of dockless SMDs for hire within the county and to evaluate their impact. SMDs include motorized skateboards and sc...

New Personal Property Tax Billing Process for Taxpayers in Effect in Some Loudoun County Towns

Loudoun County is assuming responsibility for assessing, billing and collecting personal property taxes and vehicle licensing fees in some of Loudoun County’s incorporated towns effective January 1, 2020. 

Under the new centralized syste...

Glass Containers Continue to be Recycled in Loudoun County

Loudoun County officials remind residents and businesses that glass food and beverage containers continue to be recycled in the county. Recycling collectors who receive a permit from the county to operate as “major” collectors are required to collect glas...

Vehicle Owners Notified of Personal Property Filing Requirements, Asked to Verify Information Online

Loudoun Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. recently mailed notification of 2020 personal property filing requirements to all vehicle owners currently on the county’s tax rolls. Personal property includes automobiles, trucks, motorcy...

Seats Available in Upcoming Mental Health First Aid Classes Offered by Loudoun County

Anyone interested in having a better understanding of mental illness and how to help those experiencing a mental health challenge is encouraged to attend an upcoming Mental Health First Aid class offered by the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, ...

Loudoun Offers Christmas Tree Recycling at Several Locations

Loudoun County is offering five locations for residents to drop off their Christmas trees for recycling beginning Thursday, December 26, 2019, through Monday, January 20, 2020. 

Only natural, cut trees are accepted. The trees will be converted int...

Opportunity to Serve: Alternate Member Sought for Loudoun Board of Zoning Appeals

Loudoun County is seeking applicants to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). There is one opening for an alternate member whose term would begin in February 2020. 

The duties of the BZA include hearing and deciding: 

• Appeals of admi...

Art Advisory Committee Seeks Artwork for ‘Brilliance & Resilience’ Exhibition

Loudoun County artists are invited to submit artwork for an exhibit highlighting African American history, culture and contributions to Loudoun County. For the exhibit, entitled “Brilliance & Resilience,” submissions may:

• be artwork...

Workforce Resource Center Schedules Information Sessions on Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Jump start the new year with career support at the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center. The center administers the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program in Loudoun County with services provided by trained employment counselors, inc...

Loudoun County Hosts Census Jobs Recruitment Event January 8

Looking to earn extra money and help Loudoun County residents in 2020? The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center is hosting a full-day event with the U.S. Census Bureau to recruit for and fill U.S. census taker, also called “enumerator,” p...

Help Fight the Spotted Lanternfly: Check Your Christmas Tree for Egg Masses

If you purchased a Christmas tree that was not grown in Loudoun County, officials ask that you examine the tree to look for egg masses of the spotted lanternfly; an invasive insect that can affect agricultural and ornamental plants. 

Adult spotted...

Loudoun Housing Initiatives Earn Accolades, Boost Planning Efforts

Loudoun County was recognized with two Virginia Housing Awards at the Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference in November, giving a nod to efforts to address the complex issue of unmet housing needs in one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.&...

Change to Business Trade Name Process Effective January 1, 2020

There will be a change to one of the key steps in starting a business in Loudoun County in 2020. As of January 1, 2020, new business based in Loudoun County must register their fictitious business or trade name with the Virginia State Corporation Commissi...

Loudoun Breaks Ground on Ashburn Road Sidewalk Project

Loudoun County officials are celebrating the start of construction of the Ashburn Road Sidewalk project, which will improve pedestrian access and safety with the construction of 1,100 feet of sidewalk on the east side of Ashburn Road between Partlow Road ...

Loudoun Breaks Ground for Riverside Parkway Project

Loudoun County officials are celebrating the start of construction of another road project that will ease traffic congestion: the final segment of Riverside Parkway.

Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors were among those on hand Thursday for a...

Loudoun Sponsors Training on Reversing Opioid Overdoses January 23

Loudoun County continues to host training sessions on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. The next Revive! session is scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2020, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the offices of the Loudoun County Department of Mental Heal...

Loudoun County Launches Information and Referral Program for Health and Human Services

Loudoun County is launching a communitywide Information and Referral (I&R) program for health and human services information and resources.

The I&R program is a call-based service that connects individuals to health and human services information a...

Loudoun Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission Make Schedule Adjustments

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission have made adjustments to their meeting schedules in November and December 2019.

• The November meeting of the Board of Supervisors’ Transportation and Land Use Committee has been r...

Groundbreaking for Ashburn Road Sidewalk Project Set for December 13, 2019

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the Ashburn Road Sidewalk project on Friday, December 13, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at 20800 Ashburn Road in Ashburn. Guests are encouraged to use on-street parking on Haven Cr...

Loudoun County Animal Services Hosting “Home for the Holidays’’ Free Adoption Event December 14

On Saturday, December 14, 2019, Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will host its annual “Home for the Holidays” free pet adoption event from 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Loudoun County Animal Shelter, 39820 Charles Town Pike, Water...

Groundbreaking for Riverside Parkway Project Set for December 12, 2019

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the completion of the final segment of Riverside Parkway Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. near the intersection of Lexington Drive and Smith Circle.  

Th...

Just in Time for Holiday Shopping: Loudoun County Auction Features Bargains on Surplus Items

Looking for bargains on unusual presents this holiday season? The current Loudoun County government online auction of surplus property features items large and small – from Beats headphones to a Premier hydraulic dump trailer. Other items include a 2010 F...

Loudoun County Second Half Real Property Tax Deadline is December 5, 2019

Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the second half real property tax is December 5, 2019. 

Payments postmarked after December 5, 2019, will incur a 10 percent late payment penalty. &nb...

Workforce Resource Center to Host Job Fair with Local Employers December 6

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host its second Loudoun Job Fair this fall on Friday, December 6, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Shenandoah Office Building, 102 Heritage Way NE, second floor, in Leesburg.  

The Loudoun Job Fa...

Loudoun County Hosts Discussions of Courthouse History November 21 and 25

Loudoun County residents can learn more about “The History of the Loudoun County Courthouse and the African American Community's Pathway to Freedom” at two upcoming events co-hosted by Loudoun County Public Library and the Loudoun Coun...

Loudoun Kicks Off Human Services Strategic Plan Advisory Committee

Loudoun County’s newly-established Human Services Strategic Plan Advisory Committee kicked off its efforts to create a healthy, thriving, safe and inclusive community during an inaugural meeting November 14, 2019. The committee will implement Loudoun Coun...

Work on Route 7 between Loudoun Co. Parkway & Ashburn Village Boulevard May Cause Delays Nov. 18-25

Loudoun County advises motorists that that lane closures on Route 7 between Loudoun County Parkway and Ashburn Village Boulevard are likely to cause delays from Monday, November 18, through November 25, 2019, weather permitting. 

The schedule of l...

Board of Supervisors Proclaims November 15, 2019, America Recycles Day in Loudoun County

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed November 15, 2019, as America Recycles Day in Loudoun County. America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle. The Board’s proclamation calls u...

Next Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is November 16 in Sterling

The final Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event of 2019 will be held Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Claude Moore Park, 46150 Loudoun Park Lane in Sterling, from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The next event will occur in March 2020.&n...

Loudoun to Host Public Information Meeting on District Courthouse Construction Project November 14

Loudoun County is hosting a public information meeting about the construction of the new Loudoun County District Courthouse. Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2019, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the ...

Loudoun Nonprofit Grant Funding Application Available November 13, 2019

Loudoun County’s grant application process for human service nonprofit organizations kicks off Wednesday, November 13, 2019, with the posting of the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 2021) Human Service Nonprofit Grant Application at loudoun.gov/NonProfitGra...

Loudoun County Cold Weather Shelter Opens November 15

The Loudoun County Cold Weather Shelter will open Friday, November 15, 2019, for adults in the community who are experiencing a housing crisis resulting in homelessness. The shelter, which provides a warm indoor sleeping environment, will be open 8:00 p.m...

Free Training on Fair Housing Offered in Loudoun November 19, 2019

Loudoun County will sponsor a Fair Housing training Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., at the Elections and Voter Registration Office, 750 Miller Drive, SE, Suite C, in Leesburg. The training may be of particular interest to developers, builder...

Loudoun County Recycling Center in Hillsboro Closing

The Loudoun County drop-off recycling center in Hillsboro will close by January 1, 2020.

The current recycling center at the Hillsboro Charter Academy will be removed by the first of the year. Residents of the area are encouraged to begin using the Central...

Looking for Mystery? Loudoun County Auction Features Nancy Drew Books and More

Want to add a little mystery to your life? The current Loudoun County government online surplus auction features a large selection of books, including more than 50 hardback Nancy Drew mysteries as well as children’s books and many of the “For Dummies” ser...

Technical Issues with Bid Postings

Update: November 12, 2019. The issues have been resolved.

Loudoun County is currently experiencing technical issues with the online posting of Invitations for Bid, Request for Information and Request for Proposal. 

If you are having trouble accessi...

First Loudoun C-PACE Program Workshop Set for November 7, 2019

Commercial property owners, capital providers, contractors and community members are encouraged to attend an upcoming workshop about Loudoun’s new Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program. The free workshop is scheduled for Nov...

Loudoun Sponsors Upcoming Training on Reversing Opioid Overdoses November 21

Loudoun County continues to host training sessions on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. The next Revive! session is scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2019, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the offices of the Loudoun County Department of Mental Hea...

Five Things to Know about the November 5, 2019, General Election in Loudoun

Loudoun County voters will go to the polls Tuesday, November 5, 2019, for a general election. Here are five important things Loudoun County election officials would like voters to know before going to the polls:

1. Know When to Vote

Polls in Loudoun County ...

Opportunity to Serve: Members Sought for Loudoun Board of Zoning Appeals

Loudoun County is seeking applicants to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). There are two openings for members whose terms would begin in January 2020. 

The duties of the BZA include hearing and deciding: 

• Appeals of administrative...

County Launches Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan Process with October 30 Open House

Loudoun County will host an open house to kick off the Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan process. The open house will be held at the Eastern Loudoun Service Center, 21641 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

In ...

Groundbreaking for Seneca Ridge Drive Road Improvements Set for October 30

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for improvements to Seneca Ridge Drive Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the corner of Augusta Drive and Seneca Ridge Drive in Sterli...

Extended Hours for Absentee Voting Begin October 26, 2019, in Loudoun

Extended hours for absentee voting ahead of the November 5, 2019, general election will begin Saturday, October 26, 2019, in Loudoun County. 

Voters may vote an absentee ballot in person at these locations: 

• Loudoun County Office of Electi...

Comments Sought on Stormwater Management Plan for Reducing Pollutants

Loudoun County is seeking public comments on a draft plan for reducing pollutants entering the Chesapeake Bay. 

The draft “Phase II Chesapeake Bay TMDL Action Plan” outlines ways that the county intends to meet requirements for...

Reminder: Pennington Parking Garage at County Courts Complex in Leesburg is Open

Loudoun County reminds residents that the new Pennington Parking Garage at the Loudoun County Courts Complex in Leesburg is open. Members of the public who have business at the courts or in the Town of Leesburg may park in the new garage free of charge. M...

Loudoun County Offers HOPE Cards to Domestic Violence Victims

Loudoun County has joined with more than a dozen jurisdictions in Virginia in offering the HOPE card to victims of domestic and sexual violence who have obtained long-term protective orders.  

The laminated wallet-sized HOPE card provides the esse...

Loudoun County Health Department Offers Free Flu Shots October 26 in Sterling

The Loudoun County Health Department will offer free flu shots at the Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise Street, Sterling, Saturday, October 26, 2019, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Free flu shots will be offered to anyone 9 years and older on a first-com...

'Garden to Cafeteria' Volunteer Training Offered in Loudoun

The Virginia Cooperative Extension-Loudoun Office and the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) are collaborating with the Loudoun County Health Department and the Loudoun Pediatric Obesity Coalition to offer a “Garden to Cafeteria” vol...

Deadline to Register to Vote in November Election is October 15, 2019

Loudoun County election officials remind residents that if they are not registered to vote, they have until Tuesday, October 15, 2019, to do so in order to vote in the November 5, 2019, general election. The voter registration deadlines are:

• Online Voter R...

Next Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is October 12 in Leesburg

The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 751 Miller Drive SE in Leesburg.

Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW from their homes to the event, free of charge....

Current Loudoun County Surplus Auction Features Children's Items, Vehicles and More

The current Loudoun County government online surplus auction features a variety of items, including a number of children’s DVDs and Blu-ray Discs, a balance beam, ballet barre, a large selection of the “For Dummies” series of...

Loudoun Observes Disability Employment Awareness Month

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month to recognize the talents of people with disabilities and employers that hire them. 

The 2019 National Disability Employment Awareness ...

Community Development Block Grant Process is Underway in Loudoun

Loudoun County has opened the application process for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The CDBG program provides funding on an annual basis for local projects that address a variety of housing, public service and community development...

Workforce Resource Center to Host Job Fair with Local Employers October 10

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host the Loudoun Job Fair on Thursday, October 10, 2019, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Eastern Loudoun Family Services Center, 21641 Ridgetop Circle in Sterling. 

The Loudoun Job Fair will feature local e...

Second Half Business Tangible Personal Property Tax is Due October 7, 2019

Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the second half business tangible personal property tax is Monday, October 7, 2019. 

Payments postmarked after October 7, 2019, will incur a 10 percent l...

Loudoun County Launches Online Portal for Residential Permit Parking Districts

Loudoun County residents who live in Residential Permit Parking Districts (RPPDs) may now apply for and purchase parking permits online. The county has launched a new online portal to streamline the process for those in the special districts that impose o...

Loudoun County Hosts Census Jobs Recruitment Sessions in October

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center is hosting a series of information sessions with the U.S. Census Bureau in October to recruit for and fill U.S. census enumerator positions. 

Hundreds of U.S. census enumerator positions are needed in local Lo...

Deadline for Second Half Personal Property Tax is October 7, 2019

Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the second half personal property tax is Monday, October 7, 2019. 

Payments postmarked after October 7, 2019, will incur a 10 percent late payment penalt...

Business Hazardous Waste Collection Event Scheduled for October 4, 2019

Loudoun County will host a hazardous waste collection event for businesses Friday, October 4, 2019. 

Pre-registration is required to participate, and must be received no later than close of business Monday, September 30, 2019.  Visit loud...

Loudoun’s Efforts to Fight Domestic Violence Boosted by Federal Grant

Loudoun County has received a $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to strengthen the county’s current coordinated community response to domestic violence. Loudoun County applied for the grant in collaboration with the Leesburg Police Departm...

Loudoun Issues Call for Nominations for Route 28 Landowners Advisory Board

Loudoun County is seeking nominations for the Route 28 Landowners Advisory Board. Members of the board are landowners within the Route 28 tax district from Loudoun and Fairfax Counties. The timeline for the election process is as follows: 

• Letters...

Loudoun County Initiative to Develop Fatherhood Skills Begins October 7, 2019

A free 12-week program sponsored by the Loudoun County Department of Family Services will help fathers develop skills they can use to be more involved in their children’s lives. 

Area fathers are invited to register for the National Fath...

Location Change for County Meeting on Ashburn Recreation & Community Center Project

The location of the upcoming Loudoun County public information meeting about the new Ashburn Recreation and Community Center has been changed to the Loudoun County Public Schools Administration Building, 21000 Education Court in Ashburn. The meeting will ...

Pennington Parking Garage at County Courts Complex in Leesburg to Open September 23

The new Pennington Parking Garage at the Loudoun County Courts Complex in Leesburg will open Monday, September 23, 2019. At the same time, the surface Pennington Lot next to the garage will close temporarily for renovations. Members of the public who have...

Absentee Voting for November Election in Loudoun Begins Friday, September 20

Absentee balloting for the November 5, 2019, general election will begin Friday, September 20, 2019, in Loudoun County, while the deadline to register to vote in the election is October 15, 2019. 

In-person absentee voting will be available at:&am...

Traffic Signal at Route 7 and Lexington Drive in Loudoun to be Decommissioned Oct. 7

Loudoun County officials announce access to Lexington Drive from Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) will end with the decommissioning of the traffic signal at the intersection following the morning rush hour on October 7, 2019. Motorists traveling along Route 7...

Loudoun County Celebrates Opening of Affordable Housing Community

Loudoun County officials joined with community partners on Thursday, September 12, 2019, to celebrate the opening of the Stone Springs Apartments complex in Sterling, a property that will provide affordable housing for 128 families in eastern Loudoun.

Fina...

Loudoun Celebrates 2019 “Try Transit Week,” “Car Free Days” in September

Loudoun County Transit and Commuter Services is encouraging alternatives to driving alone through two initiatives. Online pledges are now being accepted for “Try Transit Week” September 16‐20, 2019, and “Car Free Days&rdq...

Workforce Resource Center Invites Job Seekers to Open House September 19, 2019

Loudoun County’s celebration of Workforce Development Month continues with special events hosted by the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center throughout September. 

Among the many events scheduled is a Job Seeker Open House at the Workforce ...

Loudoun County Hosts Parade September 14 to Celebrate Loudoun South Little Leaguers

Loudoun County invites members of the community to join in a celebration of the Loudoun South Little League team, the first team from Virginia in 25 years to go to the Little League World Series. The celebration will begin with a parade starting at 1:00 p...

Loudoun Master Gardeners Schedule Open House September 24, 2019

Anyone interested in becoming a Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener in Loudoun County is invited to attend an informational open house to learn more about the program, Tuesday, September 24, 2019, beginning at 7:00 p.m.at the Extension office, ...

Loudoun County Plans Event for National Voter Registration Day Sept. 24

Loudoun County will host a National Voter Registration Day event Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, 750 Miller Drive, SE, Suite C, Leesburg, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

“We will have tables and chairs...

Loudoun County Public Library Seeks Community Input for Strategic Plan

Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL) is seeking public input for its strategic planning process. All Loudoun residents are invited to take an online survey at library.loudoun.gov/survey. The survey is a key part of the process that will help determine inf...

Loudoun Breaks Ground for Ashburn Senior Center

Loudoun County is celebrating the start of construction for the Ashburn Senior Center. Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors joined with other officials, Loudoun County government staff, members of the project team and community members for t...

Loudoun Government Center Harrison Street Public Entrance to Close Sept. 9

Effective Monday, September 9, 2019, the Harrison Street entrance to the Loudoun County Government Center, located at 1 Harrison Street, SE, in Leesburg will close to the public permanently. Members of the public will be directed to enter the building thr...

Alan Brewer Selected as Loudoun’s New Director of Building and Development

Alan Brewer will be the new director of the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced Tuesday. Brewer’s appointment is effective September 18, 2019, replacing the current director, Mike S...

Be ‘Prepared, Not Scared.’ September is National Preparedness Month

Loudoun County encourages residents and businesses to take steps during September – National Preparedness Month – to prepare for all types of emergencies. This year’s theme is “Prepared, Not Scared.”&n...

Honoring Loudoun’s Heroes: Historic Records Event Set for September 6, 2019

Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary M. Clemens invites the public to attend “Honoring Loudoun’s Heroes,” a special military veterans’ exhibition in the county’s historic courthouse Friday, September 6,...

Groundbreaking for Ashburn Senior Center Set for September 5, 2019

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend the groundbreaking for the Ashburn Senior Center on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the construction site on Marblehead Drive in Ashburn. Guests are encourag...

Loudoun County Public Library Eliminates Overdue Fines for All Customers

Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL) has become the third public library system in Virginia to eliminate fines for overdue materials. 

While customers will no longer be charged a 10-cent per day, per item fee for overdue materials, they are still ...

Surveys for Loudoun County Jury Service in the Mail Soon

Loudoun County Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary M. Clemens announces that 45,000 Loudoun County residents will be receiving jury questionnaires in their mailboxes during the month of September. The jury questionnaires will be mailed out in several differen...

Loudoun Seeks Members for New Human Services Strategic Plan Advisory Committee

Loudoun County is now accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the newly created Loudoun County Human Services Strategic Plan Advisory Committee.

The committee will implement the strategies outlined in the Human Services Strategic P...

Loudoun Workforce Resource Center Hosts Commuting Workshop September 4

Interested in expanding your job search, but are unsure about commuting to various locations throughout the region?  Register now for the Carpooling, Trip Planning Services & Commuter Incentives workshop Wednesday, September 4, 2019, from 10:...

Information Session on Senior Employment Program in Loudoun Set for August 29, 2019

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host an information session on the Senior Community Services Employment Program Thursday, August 29, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the center, 102 Heritage Way NE (first floor), Leesburg.The program is de...

Loudoun County 4-H Receives Grant for Shooting Education Program

The Loudoun County 4-H has received a grant from the NRA Foundation for the 4-H Shooting Education Program. The grant has provided more than $3,000 worth of equipment for the program, which stresses gun safety, form, accuracy, self-discipline and proper s...

Application Period for Conservation Easement Assistance begins September 1, 2019

Loudoun County will begin accepting a second round of applications for the Conservation Easement Assistance Program September 1, 2019. 

The grant program is designed to help protect historic, cultural and environmental resources by providing finan...

Loudoun Workforce Resource Center Holds Special Events During Workforce Development Month

During September -- Workforce Development Month -- the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will feature special events and workshops at no cost for job seekers and employers. Registration is required where noted. 

Open House

Stop by the Open House at...

Loudoun County Again Recognized for Excellence in Procurement

Loudoun County has again received national recognition for organizational excellence in public procurement. The Loudoun County Division of Procurement has earned the 2019 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institu...

Loudoun County Animal Services Participates in Clear the Shelters Event August 17, 2019

On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will participate in the fifth annual nationwide “Clear the Shelters” free pet adoption event from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adoption fees will be waived for all availabl...

Loudoun County Recognized for Performance Management Leadership

The Loudoun County government has again received national recognition for its data-driven management and communication efforts. The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has awarded Loudoun a Certificate of Distinction in Performance Man...

Loudoun Celebrates Completion of Loudoun United Soccer Stadium

Loudoun County officials joined with hundreds of members of the community Saturday, August 3, 2019, to celebrate the completion of Segra Field, the new 5,000-seat soccer stadium at Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park in Leesburg, which will be home to Loudoun U...

Health Alert: Potential Hepatitis A Exposure at Local Restaurant

An employee at Señor Ramon at 22455 Davis Drive in Sterling, Virginia, has been diagnosed with hepatitis A. As a result, persons eating at this restaurant from July 10, 2019 through July 26, 2019 may have been exposed to hepatitis A.  Management ...

Loudoun Sponsors Upcoming Trainings on Reversing Opioid Overdoses

Loudoun County continues to host training sessions on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. The next Revive! sessions are scheduled for:

• Thursday, August 22, 2019
• Thursday, September 26, 2019
• Thursday, October 24, 2019

All classes will be held f...

Stock Up On Emergency Preparedness Items during Virginia Sales Tax Holiday

Loudoun County emergency management officials encourage residents and businesses to take advantage of the upcoming Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4, 2019. 

In addition to selected school supplies and energy effi...

Loudoun County Seizes 18 Animals from Lovettsville Home

Two Lovettsville residents are facing a total of eighteen Class 1 misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty after a search warrant revealed a large number of pets in squalid, unsanitary conditions at the home of Jackie Howard Payne Jr. and Tia Marie Reid.&...

Loudoun Earns Achievement Award for Popular Annual Financial Report

Loudoun County has received the Outstanding Achievement Award in Popular Annual Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award is for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Citizens’ Popular Annua...

Removal of On-Street Parking on Section of West Poplar Road Begins July 31; Street to be One-Way

Loudoun County is scheduled to begin work on an improvement project on West Poplar Road in Sterling Wednesday, July 31, 2019, which will remove on-street parking between South Sterling Boulevard and South Greenthorn Avenue and make that section of West Po...

Public Invited to Ribbon Cutting for Loudoun United Soccer Stadium August 3, 2019

Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will join with officials of Loudoun United FC and members of the community for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the soccer team’s new home at Segra Field on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. at...

Loudoun Administrator Hemstreet Elected President of National Organization for County Administrators

Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has been elected president of the National Association of County Administrators (NACA). Hemstreet was installed as president for a two-year term earlier this month during the annual conference of the National Ass...

Loudoun County Supports Efforts to Extend Federal Funding for Metro

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors supports proposed legislation in the U.S. Congress that would extend dedicated federal funding and expand on reform and accountability measures for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).

For the ...

Loudoun County is Again a Top Digital County

Loudoun County has again been recognized as one of the most technologically advanced county governments in the United States. Loudoun is ranked among the top ten in its population category in a national survey conducted by the Center for Digital Governmen...

Loudoun Board of Supervisors to Hold Transit Summit July 23, 2019

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a Transit Summit for Tuesday, July 23, 2019, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street SE in Leesburg.

The summit is intended to provide Board m...

Without Power? Cool off at a Loudoun County Facility

Loudoun County reminds residents in western Loudoun communities who are experiencing power outages that several county-operated facilities are open until 9:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019, providing an air-conditioned place to escape today’s he...

Selected Loudoun County Facilities to Serve as Cooling Centers with Extended Weekend Hours

During this period of excessive heat, selected Loudoun County facilities will operate as cooling centers with extended weekend hours. 

Saturday, July 20, 2019, Extended Hours

• The Loudoun Valley Community Center will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p...

Stay Cool! Five Things to Know About the Heat in Loudoun

The National Weather Service says dangerous heat and humidity are likely Friday through Sunday across Loudoun and the region. It’s possible that the heat index, a measure of how hot it really feels, will reach as high as 110 degrees during the a...

Improvements Set for Intersection of Elk Lick Road and Tall Cedars Parkway

Loudoun County is notifying motorists of upcoming changes to the intersection of Tall Cedars Parkway and Elk Lick Road in South Riding. Work on a roadway improvement project at the intersection is scheduled to occur Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21,...