News & Announcements

Loudoun County Surplus Auction Offers Bargains on Variety of Items

If getting organized is on your summer to-do list, the current Loudoun County surplus auction has items of interest for you, including children’s lockers, shelves and two-door cabinets. Other items include folding chairs, outdoor tools and trash cans, gym...

Several Road Renamings Completed as Part of County Initiative

The road renaming initiative that began in Loudoun County in April 2022 has reached several milestones with the renaming of several streets and roads completed or nearly complete. 

The renaming of these roadways is a result of the Board of Supervi...

Board of Supervisors Reschedules Two June Committee Meetings

Loudoun County announces schedule changes for the June meetings of two of the Board of Supervisors' standing committees: the cancellation of the Joint Board of Supervisors/School Board Committee and the rescheduling of the Finance/Government Oper...

Purcellville Park and Ride Lot to Close; Bus Service to Change July 3

Effective Monday, July 3, 2023, Loudoun County Transit will close the Purcellville Park and Ride lot permanently. As a result, several Silver Line and Commuter Bus routes will be impacted. 

Purcellville Park & Ride Lot Closure

Beginning Monday,...

PRCS Outdoor Programs Canceled, Outdoor Pools Closed June 8

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) has canceled all outdoor programs and activities scheduled for Thursday, June 8, 2023, due to the Code Purple Air Quality Alert issued for Northern Virginia and the greater m...

Planning Commission Adjusts June 8 Work Session Agenda

The Loudoun County Planning Commission has adjusted the agenda for its Thursday, June 8, 2023, work session. The Zoning Ordinance Amendment item titled Prime Agricultural Soils & Cluster Subdivision (PDF) is now deferred to a future Planning Commissio...

Three Things to Know about the Air Quality Alert for Loudoun & the Region

Loudoun County residents are advised that a Code Red Air Quality Alert has been issued for Northern Virginia and the greater metropolitan Washington D.C. region. Air quality is expected to be poor through Thursday, June 8, 2023, in part due to smoke from ...

Community Meeting for Village of St. Louis Set for June 26

Loudoun County will host a community meeting for the Village of St. Louis Monday, June 26, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at Banneker Elementary School, 35231 Snake Hill Road, Middleburg. Residents are encouraged to attend to learn about the results of the community ...

June is Homeownership Month: Loudoun Offers Educational Workshops

During June—Homeownership Month—the Loudoun County Department of Housing & Community Development and its community partners will host four virtual events at no cost for people interested in learning more about owning a home in Loud...

Animal Rescue Group Staff Charged with Cruelty; More than 100 Animals Taken into Custody

A months-long investigation into the mistreatment of animals by an animal rescue organization in the Town of Round Hill has resulted in more than a dozen criminal charges against individuals involved with the operation of the Luck of the Irish Animal Resc...

Next Session of Online Initiative to Develop Fatherhood Skills Begins July 11

The next session of the program sponsored by Loudoun County to help fathers build skills to become even stronger dads begins Tuesday, July 11, 2023. All fathers are welcome to attend the free, 12-week, virtual program. 

Area fathers are encouraged...

Regional Homelessness on the Rise; Loudoun Continues to Provide Homeless Support Services

As homelessness in the Washington D.C. region rises, Loudoun County continues to offer support services for people facing a housing crisis. Homelessness in the Washington D.C. region is up 18% over last year, according to the Metropolitan Washington Counc...

Health Department to Close Half Day June 6 for Staff Training

The Loudoun County Health Department will be closed to the public for a half day, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023, for staff training. Any appointments previously scheduled at a Health Department facility during that time will be rescheduled....

First-Half Real Property Tax Deadline is June 5, 2023

Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the first-half real property tax is Monday, June 5, 2023. 

Note that payments received or postmarked after June 5, 2023, will incur a 10% penalty and int...

Updated Draft Zoning Ordinance Now Available

The Loudoun County Planning Commission has reached another significant milestone in the ongoing Zoning Ordinance Rewrite project. A new draft of the proposed ordinance was published on May 19, 2023. The updated text incorporates the commission’s...

Loudoun Wins National Achievement Awards for Innovation

Loudoun County has been recognized with four 2023 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs. Loudoun’s award-winning programs are: 

Hal & Berni Hanson...

Three Things to Know about the LIV Golf Tournament in Loudoun

The LIV Golf League will kick off the seventh tournament of its inaugural season this week at the Trump National Golf Club in Loudoun County. The LIV Golf DC tournament is expected to attract thousands of spectators to the Sterling and Lowes Island areas ...

FAA Noise Policy Review Hearings Continue as County Attempts to Engage Agency

Loudoun County is passing along an opportunity for the public to provide feedback to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding aircraft noise. The FAA has scheduled webinars about aircraft noise as the agency conducts its Noise Policy Review (NP...

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Harmony Middle School Shared-Use Path June 7

Loudoun County is hosting an online public meeting on the Harmony Middle School Shared-Use Path project. The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. via WebEx. Members of the public are invited to join the virtual meeting ...

Board of Supervisors Chair Randall to Deliver State of the County Address May 24

Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis J. Randall is scheduled to deliver her annual State of the County address Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. Chair Randall will deliver the address from the Board Room at the Loud...

Traffic Signal Work at Algonkian Parkway and Lowes Island Boulevard Intersection Delayed

Traffic signal construction at the intersection of Algonkian Parkway and Lowes Island Boulevard in Sterling that had been scheduled to begin May 24, 2023, has been rescheduled to early June. Loudoun County will announce the new date once it is available.&...

County Sells Bonds at Favorable Interest Rates

Loudoun County has sold $189.7 million of general obligation (GO) bonds at a favorable interest rate of 3.20%. The sale generated $27.6 million of premium, which was used to reduce the par amount of the bonds. Six bidders submitted offers for the county’s...

Loudoun to Cover Virginia’s School Funding Shortfall

During its May 16, 2023, business meeting, the Board of Supervisors increased the Loudoun County Public Schools’ (LCPS) FY 2024 Operating Fund budget by $13 million and acknowledged the potential to cover a state shortfall in Loudoun’s public school fundi...

McLellan Appointed Deputy Loudoun County Administrator

Erin McLellan has been promoted to Deputy County Administrator, Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced Tuesday. McLellan previously served as one of four Assistant County Administrators. 

McLellan will fill the role that will soon be...

Loudoun County Hosts Electronics Recycling Event May 20

Loudoun County will host an electronics recycling event Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Leesburg Park and Ride commuter parking lot, 19730 Sycolin Road, Leesburg (at the intersection of Gourley Transit Drive and Sycolin Road).&a...

New Online Land Management System Planned for Loudoun

Loudoun County is preparing to launch a new online land management system designed to increase efficiency and transparency for Loudoun businesses and residents. The new system, called LandMARC, will create a comprehensive online tool for accessing, managi...

Disability Services Board Calls for FAIME Award Nominations

The Loudoun County Disability Services Board sponsors an awards program that honors businesses and organizations that display a strong commitment toward the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace. Nominations are open for the 2023 Ful...

Loudoun Offers Resources and Educational Seminars During Mental Health Awareness Month

During May – Mental Health Awareness Month – Loudoun County encourages the community to explore the mental health resources and educational opportunities available through the county government.

Educational Workshops

Loudoun County is offering a new interac...

Bond Rating Agencies Reaffirm Loudoun’s Triple-A Ratings

The nation’s top bond rating agencies have again affirmed Loudoun County’s triple-A ratings on its general obligation bonds, noting the county’s strong financial performance, a robust economic profile with a diverse tax base and strong management. Loudoun...

Loudoun County Animal Services Hosts Free Adoption Event May 13

On Saturday, May 13, 2023, Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will host a “Homeward Bound” free pet adoption event from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Animal Shelter, 42225 Adoption Drive in Leesburg. Adoption fees will be waived for all available cats...

Loudoun Resident Survey Shows Satisfaction with County Services, Quality of Life

Loudoun County residents continue to give the county high marks and express satisfaction with county services and the quality of life, according to results of the 2022 Loudoun County Survey of Residents, which were presented to the Board of Supervisors Tu...

County Implements New Election Districts, Precinct and Polling Changes

As Loudoun County implements new local election districts, the Office of Elections and Voter Registration is mailing information to all registered voters to provide them with current information on their precincts and polling places. The new election dist...

Location and Design Public Hearing for Westwind Drive Project Set for June 5, 2023

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a location and design public hearing about the Westwind Drive from Loudoun County Parkway to Old Ox Road project. The hearing will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Stone Hill...

Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for Braddock Road Project May 10

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction of the Braddock Road at the Summerall Drive/Supreme Drive Intersection Improvements project, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. The event...

Loudoun Tourism Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2024 is Online

Loudoun County’s annual Tourism Grant competitive process is underway with the posting of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024) grant application at loudoun.gov/tourismgrant. The grant program is designed to support local tourism initiatives and events that driv...

Loudoun County Transit Adjusts Silver Line Bus Service Beginning May 1

Beginning Monday, May 1, 2023, Loudoun County Transit will extend hours for Silver Line bus routes until 11:00 p.m. except for Routes 332, 333 and 391 which will end earlier in the evening. In addition, the frequency of the following routes – Routes 312, ...

Church Street Segment to Close; Access to Pennington Lot/Garage Changes May 1

Beginning May 1, 2023, a segment of Church Street, NE, from North Street to the Pennington Lot in Leesburg, will temporarily close while improvements along the road are constructed. As a result, vehicle and pedestrian access to the Pennington Lot and Penn...

First-Half Personal Property Tax Deadline is May 5, 2023

Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the first-half personal property tax is Friday, May 5, 2023. 

Payments received or postmarked after May 5, 2023, will incur a 10 percent penalty and inte...

Courthouse Marker to Commemorate Lafayette Visit to Loudoun

A new marker is scheduled to be installed on the Loudoun County Courthouse Complex grounds later this year to honor the Marquis de Lafayette’s contributions to the Revolutionary War and his stop in Loudoun during his farewell tour of the United States in ...

Loudoun Announces Financing Opportunity for First-Time Homebuyers

Loudoun County is accepting applications from first-time homebuyers for funds made available through the Virginia Housing (VH) Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities Program (SPARC). The program provides lower interest rates on homeownership...

Environmental Commission Honors Environmental Excellence Award Winners

The Loudoun County Environmental Commission has announced the winners of its inaugural Environmental Excellence Awards. The awards were presented during the Board of Supervisors’ April 18, 2023, meeting. The awards honor individuals, businesses, nonprofit...

Board of Supervisors Approves Nonprofit Human Service Grant Funding Awards for FY 2024

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved annual awards for funding to community nonprofit organizations during its April 18, 2023, meeting. Funding opportunities were made available to tax-exempt, private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations that prov...

Disability Resource Fair Set for May 12 at Rust Library

The Loudoun County Disability Services Board and The Arc of Loudoun will co-host a Disability Resource Fair, Friday, May 12, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., at Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road NW in Leesburg. 

The free event is intended to highl...

‘Pardon Our Dust’ Meeting May 15 for Northstar Boulevard from Evergreen Mills Road to Route 50

In coordination with Federal Highway Administration, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA), Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a “pardon our dust” meeting about the Northstar...

Board Adopts Energy Strategy for Loudoun

The Board of Supervisors has adopted the 2023 Loudoun County Energy Strategy, which provides a blueprint to achieve the county’s long-term vision for a community that uses less energy and has lower greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring that energy is cl...

Westpark Property Informational Meeting Set for April 26

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a public information meeting to learn more about the county’s current and future plans for the recently purchased Westpark property. The information meeting will be held Wednesday, April 26,...

Metro Center Drive Segment to Close for Construction beginning April 17

Beginning Monday, April 17, 2023, Loudoun County will close a segment of Metro Center Drive between Devin Shafron Drive and Moorefield Boulevard in Ashburn for approximately one week to allow for repairs to the roadway. This segment of Metro Center Drive ...

Environmental Commission Hosts Energy & Environment Forum May 11

Members of the community are encouraged to learn and engage about Loudoun County’s efforts to increase environmental and energy sustainability by attending the Energy and Environment Forum Thursday, May 11, 2023, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., at the Academies of Loud...

Three Things to Know About 2023 Personal Property Tax Bills

Loudoun County vehicle owners will soon receive their personal property tax bills and many are observing that their used vehicles have increased in value and their car tax bills may be higher than they expected. 

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandem...

Regulations Adopted for Short-Term Residential Rental Businesses in Loudoun

During its April 4, 2023, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors adopted a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOAM) that will regulate short-term residential rental (STRR) uses in the county. STRR properties are those that are typically listed on websi...

Loudoun to Host Pit Stops for 2023 Bike to Work Day May 19

Loudoun County will host two pit stops in Leesburg and Sterling for Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19, 2023. This free annual event celebrates a healthy and fun way to get to work with over 100 different pit stops throughout the Washington metropolitan a...

Construction Topping Out Ceremony for Ashburn Recreation and Community Center April 25

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a topping out ceremony for the Ashburn Recreation and Community Center, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. The ceremony—a tradition in construction—symbolizes the completion of structural steel ...

Board of Supervisors Adopts FY 2024 Budget

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved a budget totaling approximately $4.2 billion in total appropriations for the general county government and school system for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. The adopted budget includes a real property tax rate o...

Loudoun County Website Offers News Subscription for Nonprofits

Loudoun County is expanding its news subscription channels to include news relevant to nonprofit organizations that provide various services to county residents. 

Loudoun County coordinates and collaborates with nonprofit partners that deliver a w...

Virtual Public Comment Period on Belmont Ridge Road Corridor Safety & Operational Study April 7 - 21

Loudoun County is hosting an online public comment period to gain input from the public on the Belmont Ridge Road Corridor Safety and Operational Study. This is the second phase of a multimodal operational and safety study of approximately 2.6 miles of Be...

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Croson Lane Widening April 20

Loudoun County is hosting an online public meeting on the Croson Lane widening project Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to join the virtual meeting to learn, ask questions and provide input about the proje...

Loudoun Offers Educational Webinars on Parenting Strategies to Support Teens

The Prevention Alliance of Loudoun (PAL) will host two free educational webinars in April on parenting strategies to support teens. Visit loudoun.gov/mhsadsprevention for detailed information about each event and to register. The scheduled webinars are:&a...

Loudoun Offers Data Management Training Series for Nonprofits

Loudoun County is offering new professional development opportunities for local nonprofit organizations on multiple dates in April and May 2023. The free training, titled Data Management Best Practices Series, aims to help nonprofits collect, manage and p...

Loudoun County Transit Resumes Full Service Following End of Labor Action

Loudoun County Transit bus service resumed full service this week following an end to the labor action between Loudoun’s bus services contractor, Keolis, and its employees, many of whom drive Loudoun’s buses. As Keolis drivers have returned to work, the c...

Loudoun Plans Park, Recreation Center and Library on Property Near Purcellville

During its March 21, 2023, meeting, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the relocation of the park facilities that were previously proposed at the Fields Farm Park within the Town of Purcellville to a new, county-owned, 143-acre site loc...

Loudoun to Hold Community Meeting on Route 7/690 Interchange March 24

Loudoun County is hosting a community meeting to provide an update to the public on the proposed Route 7 and Route 690 (Hillsboro Road) interchange in the Town of Purcellville. The meeting will be Friday, March 24, 2023, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Purcellvil...

Next Session of Online Initiative to Develop Fatherhood Skills Begins April 11

The next session of the program sponsored by Loudoun County to help fathers build skills to become even stronger dads begins Tuesday, April 11, 2023. All fathers are welcome to attend the free, 12-week, virtual program. 

Area fathers are encourage...

African American Historic Architectural Resources Survey Update Underway

Loudoun County, in coordination with the Friends of the Thomas Balch Library’s Black History Committee, has begun updating and expanding its African American Historic Architectural Resources Survey. As a result, residents may see surveyors in th...

Enter the 2023 Loudoun Arbor Day Photo Contest

The annual Loudoun County Arbor Day tree photo contest is underway. This year's theme is “Trees of Character.”  Photos will be accepted through Wednesday, April 12, in advance of the virtual Loudoun County Arbor Day C...

Construction Update Meeting Scheduled March 29 for Loudoun County Courthouse Complex Expansion

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a virtual construction update on the Loudoun County Courthouse Complex expansion project, currently underway at the corner of Church Street and Edwards Ferry Road in Leesburg. Meeting attendees will r...

‘Fair Housing for People with Disabilities’ Training Offered April 11

In recognition of April as Fair Housing Month, the Loudoun County Disability Services Board will sponsor a virtual training, “Fair Housing for People with Disabilities,” Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. The training may be of particular interest ...

Loudoun County Hosts Northern Virginia Housing Expo April 1

Loudoun County is hosting the 13th annual Northern Virginia Housing Expo on Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Dominion High School, 21326 Augusta Drive in Sterling. 

Anyone looking for an affordable place to live in Northern...

Board of Supervisors Adopts Addition to Animals Ordinance

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted a new section of Chapter 612, Dogs and Other Animals, of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County that prohibits ownership of certain exotic and venomous species of animals that present a risk to public...

Loudoun County Animal Services Seeks Dog Adopters; Adoption Fees Temporarily Waived

Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) is seeking people willing to adopt or provide foster care for adult dogs following a substantial increase in the number of homeless pets coming into the Loudoun County Animal Shelter. The number of dogs, in particular...

Loudoun County to Distribute $10 Million in American Rescue Plan Act Grants

During its February 21, 2023, meeting the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors authorized the distribution of nearly $10 million in grants from the county’s share of the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, which financially supports local comm...

Loudoun County Accepting Applications from Nonprofits for Property Tax Exemptions

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations seeking an exemption from Loudoun County real and/or personal property taxes for the 2024 tax year. The deadline to apply for the exempti...

Loudoun to Host Two Upcoming Job Fairs

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center is hosting two upcoming Loudoun Job Fairs: 

• Saturday, March 18, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at the Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services administrative offices, 742 Miller Drive SE, Leesbur...

Utility Work at Intersection of North and Church Streets in Leesburg Scheduled to begin Feb 28

As part of Loudoun County’s new courthouse construction project, construction crews will be performing utility work at the intersection of North Street and Church Streets NE in Leesburg in two phases from Tuesday, February 28 through Friday, March 10, 202...

Loudoun Celebrates Adult Drug Treatment Court Graduation

Loudoun County celebrated an Adult Drug Treatment Court graduation on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, in a ceremony hosted at the Loudoun County Courthouse. Drug treatment courts are specialized court dockets within the existing structure of Virginia's cour...

County Presents Stories of Prominent Black Families in Loudoun

The history of some of Loudoun County’s prominent Black families is being told in an online presentation created by the Loudoun County Office of Mapping and Geographic Information. The Edds, Ewing and Nokes families, who owned farms in eastern Loudoun in ...

Commissioner of the Revenue to Hold Real Estate & Car Tax Relief Seminars

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. has scheduled free information sessions to familiarize residents with the eligibility criteria for the county’s generous real estate tax and car tax relief program. 

Loudoun County hom...

Loudoun County Administrator Presents Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024

County Administrator Tim Hemstreet presented a proposed budget for the Loudoun County government to the Board of Supervisors for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024), which begins July 1, 2023. The budget totals $4.2 billion in appropriations for the county governm...

Groundbreaking for Northstar Boulevard from Evergreen Mills Road to Route 50 Set for February 24

Loudoun County, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA), invites members of the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the st...

Conservation Easement Assistance Program Income Cap Raised to $500,000

During its February 7, 2023, meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved changes to Loudoun County’s Conservation Easement Assistance Program (CEAP) that are intended to increase the number of landowners who qualify for financial assistance under this gran...

Name of Historic 1895 Loudoun Courthouse to Honor Charles Hamilton Houston

During its February 7, 2023, meeting, the Board of Supervisors formalized the name of Loudoun County's courthouse complex in downtown Leesburg. Additionally, the Board approved the placement of a special moniker on the historic 1895 courthouse on...

Loudoun Awarded Matching Grants for Water Quality Improvements

Loudoun County has been awarded more than $4 million in state funding for stream restorations and local water quality improvements. 

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has approved matching grants for four Loudoun projects from the S...

Loudoun County Business Tax Deadline is March 1

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. recently issued notices of business tax filing requirements to business owners for tax year 2023. The notice provides the necessary account number to enable taxpayers to report by March 1, 202...

County Provides Update on Franklin Park’s Future Improvements

Loudoun County continues the master planning process for Franklin Park, which currently encompasses 200 acres between the towns of Purcellville and Round Hill.

After acquiring 103 acres adjacent to the current park in 2022, the county began a master plan p...

Board Adopts Airport Impact Overlay District Amendments

At its January 17, 2023 meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved changes to the county’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and zoning map pertaining to land development in areas where airport noise impacts are known to occur c...

Board of Supervisors Adopts New Precinct Boundaries and Polling Places

During its January 17, 2023, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors adopted amendments to the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, Chapter 209, Voting Precincts and Polling Places, which revise the county’s precinct boundaries and po...

Loudoun Electoral Board Determines School Board Members’ Staggered Terms

At its January 12, 2023, meeting, the Loudoun County Electoral Board determined which Loudoun County School Board members will be elected to four-year terms and to two-year terms in the November 2023 general election. 

The School Board members who...

Board of Supervisors to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Addition to Animals Ordinance Feb. 15

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a public hearing February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. on a proposed new section of Chapter 612, Dogs and Other Animals, of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County. If adopted, the new section of or...

Board of Supervisors Adopts Social and Racial Equity as Fundamental Values

At its January 17, 2023, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a resolution identifying social and racial equity as fundamental values for Loudoun County government. The resolution in part, calls for the county to promote fairn...

Segment of Arcola Mills Drive to Close Permanently February 1

On February 1, 2023, Loudoun County will permanently close a segment of Arcola Mills Drive in Aldie to through traffic between Evergreen Mills Road and Belmont Ridge Road.  A 700-foot segment of Arcola Mills Drive will close in advance of the cou...

Loudoun Landfill to Require Proof of Origin of Commercial Construction, Demolition Waste

Beginning February 1, 2023, Loudoun County will require written documentation that commercial construction and demolition waste being delivered to the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility comes from sources within Loudoun. In addition, all haule...

Loudoun County Continuum of Care Conducting Annual Point-in-Time Count

The Loudoun County Continuum of Care, along with jurisdictions that make up the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, is preparing to conduct the annual Point-in-Time Count of people in the community experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness...

Labor Action May Impact Loudoun County Transit Bus Service Beginning January 11

Loudoun County has been notified by the county’s bus contractor, Keolis, that a labor action may occur beginning on the morning of Wednesday, January 11, 2023. As a result, the county’s bus services may be impacted.  

The number of bus routes that...

Public Comments Sought on Proposed Addition to Chapter 612 of Loudoun County Ordinances

Loudoun County is seeking public comment on a proposed new section of Chapter 612 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County that, if adopted, would prohibit private ownership of certain exotic and venomous species of animals that present a risk to publ...

Board of Supervisors Funds Various Projects and Reserves with Mid-Year Budget Adjustments

On January 3, 2023, the Board of Supervisors authorized the use of unassigned General Fund balance from the Loudoun County Adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Budget. The $114,561,290 fund balance includes revenue collected during the fiscal year that was not a...

Public Invited to Comment on New Draft Text for Loudoun Zoning Ordinance Rewrite

The Loudoun County Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a second public hearing to consider portions of the draft Zoning Ordinance on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to provide their comments to the Planning C...

Loudoun Board of Supervisors Sets 2023 Meeting Schedule

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has set its meeting schedule for 2023 and has reelected 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.&nbs...

Loudoun County Popular Annual Financial Report for FY 2022 is Online

Loudoun County’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Popular Annual Financial Report is online. 

The report is specifically designed to be readily accessible and easily understandable to members of the general public who do not have a background in public finan...

Loudoun County Offers Community Water and Wastewater Project Assistance

The Loudoun County Water and Wastewater Program will begin accepting applications for county assistance with community water and wastewater projects starting January 1, 2023.

The Water and Wastewater Program is designed to support Loudoun County communitie...

Loudoun County Resumes Silver Line Bus Fares Beginning January 3

On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, Loudoun County will resume collecting fares on its Silver Line bus routes, including the paratransit bus service. In November 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved a temporary waiver of fares on the Silver Line bus routes to...

Independent Audit Shows Loudoun’s Financial Strength

A Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 financial audit and report on the year-end fiscal condition of Loudoun County government spotlights the county’s positive fiscal health in the year ending June 30, 2022. The annual audit, which is required by Virginia law, was cond...

Sterling Offices of Loudoun Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer Moving

The Sterling offices of the Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer are moving out of the county’s Eastern Loudoun Service Center to another building that is located approximately one-half mile away in the same Sterling office park. Begin...