News & Announcements

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 Surplus Auction Features Lawn Mowers, Snowblowers, Vehicles and More

From lawn mowers to snowblowers, the current Loudoun County government online surplus auction features outdoor equipment for all seasons. Items in this month’s auction include Kubota ZD28 lawn mowers, various snowblowers and a concrete joint cleaner, as w...

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...

Opening of Pennington Parking Garage at County Courts Complex in Leesburg Delayed

The opening of the new Pennington Parking Garage at the Loudoun County Courts Complex in Leesburg is delayed until further notice. The garage will not open on August 1, 2019, as previously announced. The unexpected delay is necessary to allow more time fo...

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...

Pennington Parking Garage at County Courts Complex in Leesburg to Open August 1

Update 07-30-19: Opening of Penning Parking Garage at County Courts Complex in Leesburg Delayed

The new Pennington Parking Garage at the Loudoun County Courts Complex in Leesburg is scheduled to open Thursday, August 1, 2019. At the same time, the...

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,...

Loudoun to Host Public Information Meeting on District Courthouse Construction Project

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 Tuesday, July 16, 2019, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the ...

Loudoun County Human Services Strategic Plan Unveiled

Loudoun County, in partnership with local nonprofit organizations, has developed the county’s first, community-wide Human Services Strategic Plan. The plan provides a roadmap for implementing improved, coordinated systems of care that meet the c...

Loudoun Homeless Services Center Reopens

After an extensive renovation, which prompted a temporary relocation of services, the Loudoun County Homeless Services Center has reopened and is providing all of its normal services at the facility located at 19520 Meadowview Court in Leesburg. ...

Loudoun Surplus Auction Features Buses, Bicycles, Automobiles and More

The current Loudoun County government online surplus auction features a variety of items to help get you from one place to another, including Chevrolet C5500 passenger buses, a Trek bicycle and a variety of vehicles. Other items include lawn and garden eq...

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...

Ground is Broken for Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park

A ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the start of construction for the Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park was held Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Arcola. Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors joined with other officials, Loudoun County gover...

New Chair, Vice Chair Elected to Loudoun County Public Library Board of Trustees

Loudoun County Public Library Board of Trustees members Denis Cotter and Christina Olorunda began their terms as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, on Monday, July 1. Both were unanimously elected to their new roles during the Trustees’ monthly meeting W...

Loudoun County Short-Term Rental Registration Opens July 1, 2019

Operators of short-term residential rental property in Loudoun County are required to register their property every year with the county. The registration period begins July 1, 2019. Annual registrations will be active through June 30, 2020. 

Shor...

Complete Count Committee: SCOTUS Decision on 2020 Census a Step Forward

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an opinion that blocks a citizenship question on the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, which the Loudoun County Complete Count Committee (LC-CCC) had perceived as a barrier to its efforts to make sure that everyone living i...

Board Adopts 2019 Comprehensive Plan; Guide for Future Land Use & Transportation Policy

After an extensive review and public process, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. The plan will serve as the county government’s guide for land use and transportation policy that will provide a flexible framewo...

EPA to Connect Homes Affected by Hidden Lane Landfill to Public Water System

A milestone has been reached in the ongoing efforts to resolve the groundwater contamination issues at the Hidden Lane Landfill Superfund site. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has notified Loudoun County that it will connect 124 properties ...

Loudoun Launches Firearm and Medication Safety Program with ‘Lock and Talk Virginia’

Loudoun County is now offering free locking devices for guns and medication as part of the suicide prevention campaign, Lock and Talk Virginia. 

Lock and Talk Virginia focuses on “means safety,” which aims to limit people&r...

Loudoun County to Hold Groundbreaking for Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park June 29, 2019

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend the groundbreaking for the Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the park site on Evergreen Mills Road in Arcola. Signs will be p...

County Hosts Public Information Meeting on Route 9/287 Roundabout Project

Loudoun County is hosting a public meeting for residents to learn about a project to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Route 9 and Route 287. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the cafeteria of ...

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 June and July. 

• The rescheduled June meeting of the Board of Supervisors’ Finance/Government Operations & Economi...

Loudoun County Transit Wins Marketing Award

Loudoun County Transit and Commuter Services has received statewide recognition for its marketing efforts, winning the 2019 Outstanding Public Transportation Marketing Award from the Virginia Transit Association. 

The award is for the “V...

Loudoun County Sells Bonds at Favorable Interest Rates; Triple-A Rating Reaffirmed

Loudoun County has completed two major bond sales with proceeds from the sales to be used for capital projects for the general county government and the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS). In advance of the sales, the nation’s top bond rating agencies r...

Loudoun Heritage Commission Presents Report and Recommendations to Board of Supervisors

The Loudoun County Heritage Commission presented its extensive research on the history of the Loudoun County Courthouse grounds to the Board of Supervisors during the June 4, 2019, meeting. The presentation included recommendations for future memorials, m...

Loudoun County Unveils Historic Cemeteries Map

Loudoun County has developed online tools designed to help preserve and protect historic cemeteries in the county. The county has identified more than 200 active and historic cemeteries and burial grounds in Loudoun and provided location and background in...

Loudoun County Sends Messages of Sympathy and Support to Virginia Beach

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted a resolution expressing heartfelt condolences to the Virginia Beach community in the wake of last week’s mass shooting at the City of Virginia Beach municipal building. The resolution states th...

Seats Available in Upcoming Loudoun Mental Health First Aid Class

The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services offers free Youth Mental Health First Aid classes, which are designed for adults who interact with young people. The class reviews the unique risk factors and warni...

Ground is Broken for New Loudoun County Animal Services Facility

A ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the start of construction for the new facility that will serve as the primary location of Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) was held Thursday in Leesburg. Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors join...

Loudoun Surplus Auction Features Big Red Dog Costume, Exercise Equipment, Bicycles and More

You don’t have to wait for Halloween to get a bargain on a costume. The current Loudoun County Surplus Auction features an adult-sized Clifford The Big Red Dog™ costume, complete with paws, feet and head. If you need help getting into ...

Six Things to Know about the June 11, 2019, Primary Election in Loudoun

Loudoun County voters will go to the polls Tuesday, June 11, 2019, for a primary election. Here are six 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 will...

Display Campaign Signs with Care in Loudoun

Throughout the election season, Loudoun County reminds residents of the importance of following the rules and guidelines covering campaign signs. 

Location: Generally, signs may be displayed on private property with permission of the property owne...

Preserving Loudoun’s Records Event Set for June 7

Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary M. Clemens is once again presenting the popular Preserving Loudoun’s Records event as part of the Town of Leesburg's First Friday festivities, June 7, 2019, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. 

Learn how Loudoun’s court ...

Deadlines for Absentee Voting for June 2019 Election Approaching

Loudoun County election officials remind voters that the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot by mail for the June 11, 2019, primary election is Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. The final day to vote an absentee ballot in person is Saturday, June 8...

Loudoun County First Half Real Estate Tax Deadline is June 5, 2019

Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the first half real property tax is Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Payments postmarked after June 5, 2019, will incur a 10 percent late payment penalty. Additional int...

Planning and Zoning Service Center in New Location During Office Renovation

Beginning May 31, 2019, Loudoun County Department of Planning and Zoning’s Customer Service Center will relocate temporarily to the second floor of the Government Center, 1 Harrison Street SE, Leesburg, while the department’s third-flo...

Loudoun Celebrates Completion of Crosstrail Boulevard Segments

Loudoun County officials are celebrating the completion of another significant road project that will relieve traffic congestion: the completion and opening of two segments of Crosstrail Boulevard between Sycolin Road and Kincaid Boulevard. 

On We...

Drop-In Services Return to Loudoun Homeless Services Center

Loudoun County offers drop-in services for people to take care of their basic daily needs, including meals, access to shower and laundry facilities, and other resources. 

As of Tuesday, May 28, 2019, drop-in services have returned to their permane...

Loudoun County Foster Parents Celebrated for Exceptional Service

Loudoun County is celebrating and recognizing local foster parents for their service to the community. 

Loudoun County’s foster parents were lauded by the Department of Family Services at a recognition event last week. The foster care program is c...

Groundbreaking for Loudoun County Animal Services New Location Set for May 30

Loudoun County invites member of the public to attend the groundbreaking for the new location of Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) Thursday, May 30, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the intersection of Crosstrail Boulevard and Kinca...

Assistant Loudoun County Administrators Earn Prestigious ICMA Credential

Assistant Loudoun County Administrators John Sandy and Kenny Young have earned the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. 

To receive the prestigious ICMA credential, a member must have si...

Loudoun County Launches Youth Net Initiative, Survey

Loudoun County is asking young people, their parents and individuals who interact with youth for suggestions on how to improve youth services and activities by taking part in a brief survey. The survey results will help the county as it works to develop h...

Inaugural Loudoun Book and Arts Festival Set for June 8, 2019

Acclaimed journalist Tom Rosenstiel and James Beard award-nominated chef Edward Lee are among the 10 featured authors at the inaugural Loudoun Book and Arts Festival, a joint venture of Loudoun County Public Library, the Loudoun Arts Council and the Bramb...

Loudoun Celebrates Completion of Riverside Parkway Segment

Loudoun County officials are celebrating the completion of another significant road project that will relieve traffic congestion: the completion of a missing segment of Riverside Parkway between Ashburn Village Boulevard and Lexington Drive. 

On W...

Loudoun Lyme Disease Commission Presents Update on Tick-Borne Disease Report

The Loudoun Lyme Disease Commission invites members of the medical community and the general public to attend a presentation on the findings of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. The event i...

Loudoun Wins National Achievement Awards for Innovation

Loudoun County has been recognized with 10 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs. Loudoun’s award-winning programs are: 

Branching Out for t...

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, May 23, 2019
• Thursday, June 27, 2019
• Thursday, July 25, 2019 

All classes will ...

Loudoun County Animal Services Hosts Free Adoption Event May 18, 2019

On Saturday, May 18, 2019, Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will host the fourth annual “Homeward Bound” free pet adoption event from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adoption fees will be waived on all available cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, small pets and r...

Loudoun Workforce Resource Center Holds 'Job Search in the Digital Age' Workshop

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center invites the community to attend a Job Search in the Digital Age workshop with AARP Community Ambassador Katherine Ponds. The workshop will be held at Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road NW, Leesburg, Thursday, May 23...

County Provides Information about Resources for Residents Affected by Leesburg Walmart Relocation

The Loudoun County government is reaching out to members of the community who will be impacted by the closing of the Walmart store on Edwards Ferry Road in Leesburg. A new Walmart store is opening May 29, 2019, on Compass Creek Parkway, about four miles f...

Loudoun Surplus Auction Features Motorcycles, Other Vehicles, Generators, Office Equipment & More

Loudoun County’s current government surplus auction features a variety of vehicles, including Harley Davidson motorcycles, full-size cars, Play Station 4 Traxxas remote control cars and bicycles. The auction also includes Onan generators and tra...

May 17, 2019, is Proclaimed as Bike to Work Day in Loudoun

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed Friday, May 17, 2019, as Bike to Work Day in the county. Registration is not required for the free event, but if you register by May 10, you’ll have a free T-shirt waiting for you at one of our Loudou...

County Real Estate Tax Bills Reflect New Process for Taxpayers in Five Loudoun County Towns

Loudoun County has mailed the first half 2019 real property tax bills, which reflect the county’s new responsibility for billing, collecting and administering real estate taxes for five of Loudoun County’s seven incorporated towns: Hil...

Homelessness Declines 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 18 years. The number of persons experienc...

Ride Free on Loudoun County Transit to Metro Stations in May

Beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2019, and continuing through May 31, 2019, passengers will ride free on Loudoun County Transit buses that provide connections to the Wiehle-Reston East and West Falls Church Metrorail stations. 

The free rides will be a...

Loudoun County Hosts Employer Resources Expo for Local Businesses May 22

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will offer a free Employer Resource Expo for local businesses to learn about resources and services available to support all stages of business growth. The event will showcase more than 20 vendors who offer services f...

Undercover Investigation Leads to Arrest for Attempted Carnal Knowledge of an Animal

A North Potomac, Maryland, man is facing a felony charge for the attempted carnal knowledge of an animal after allegedly soliciting an undercover Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) officer in Leesburg for the opportunity to have sexual relations with a...

Absentee Voting for June 2019 Election begins April 26 in Loudoun

Loudoun County election officials remind voters that absentee voting for the June 11, 2019, primary election begins Friday, April 26, 2019. 

Anyone who would like to vote an absentee ballot in person may do so at the Loudoun County Office of Elect...

Loudoun County Helps Make Recycling Easy for Your Special Event

Whether you’re preparing for a cook out, pool party, sporting event or community festival, Loudoun County can help with your recycling needs. Loudoun offers portable outdoor recycling bins on loan for local residents, businesses, homeowner associations, e...

First Half Personal Property Tax Deadline is May 6, 2019

Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the first half personal property tax is Monday, May 6, 2019. 

Payments postmarked after May 6, 2019, will incur a 10 percent late payment penalty. &n...

Seats Available in Upcoming Adult Mental Health First Aid Class June 24 and 25, 2019

The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services offers free Adult Mental Health First Aid classes, which introduce participants to common risk factors and warning signs of mental illness, including anxiety, depre...

George Washington’s Will on Display in Loudoun in Historic Records Presentation

Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary M. Clemens is hosting "Famous Signatures," an exhibition of historic court records bearing the signatures of famous Virginians and Americans, on  May 3, 2019, as part of the Town of Leesburg’s Fir...

Loudoun County Opens Temporary Overnight Drop-In Center

Loudoun County is operating an overnight drop-in center for people to take care of their basic daily needs, including meals, access to shower and laundry facilities, and other resources. 

The drop-in services will be provided temporarily at the St...

Loudoun Nonprofit Human Service Grant Funding Awards Approved

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved annual awards for funding to community nonprofit organizations during its meeting on April 18, 2019. Funding opportunities were made available to tax-exempt, private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations that pr...

Register Now for Bike to Work Day Friday, May 17, 2019

Registration is now open for the region’s annual Bike to Work Day set for Friday, May 17, 2019.  New and experienced bicycle riders are encouraged to register at www.biketoworkmetrodc.org or by calling 800-745-7433.  

Loudoun County will ...

04-27-19 Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing Airs on LCPS Cable Channels and Webcast

The Board of Supervisors’ April 27, 2019, public hearing on the draft Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan  will air on the Loudoun County Public Schools Cable Channel: Comcast Channel 18 and Verizon FIOS Channel 43.

The live stream wi...

Loudoun County Offers Video Option for Public Comment at Loudoun 2040 Public Hearings

With the high level of community interest in the draft Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Loudoun County is offering members of the public an option to provide comments via video during the Board of Supervisors’ upcoming Loudoun 2040 public hearin...

Library’s Food for Fines Drive Collects 15,500 Pounds in Food Donations

Loudoun County Public Library (LPCL) collected 15,500 pounds of food and waived $15,100 in overdue fees in its third annual Food for Fines drive, nearly doubling the totals for 2018.

During the one-week campaign, which ran April 8-14, LCPL offered a chance...

Seats Available in Upcoming Loudoun Mental Health First Aid Class

The Loudoun County  Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services (MHSADS) offers free Youth Mental Health First Aid classes, which are designed for adults who interact with young people. The class reviews the unique ris...

Loudoun County Hosts Public Information Meeting on Bles Park Improvements

Loudoun County residents are invited to attend a public meeting to learn about planned improvements to Bles Park, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at George Washington University’s Virginia Science & Technology Campus, Exploration Hall,...

Loudoun County Initiative to Develop Fatherhood Skills Begins April 22, 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 Fatherhood Ini...

Loudoun County to be Featured in National Television Program

Loudoun County will be featured on the nationally televised program On Demand beginning this month. The program reaches more than 50 million households throughout the United States through various networks.

The educational documentary profiles Loudoun Coun...

Loudoun County Offers Homebuyer Assistance Programs

Loudoun County offers two homeownership loan programs to assist buyers with down payments and closing costs when purchasing a home in the county. 

Down Payment/Closing Costs Assistance Program 

The Down Payment/Closing Costs Assistance Pro...

Favorite Loudoun Tree Photo Contest Entries Due May 3; Arbor Day Celebration is May 11

The annual Loudoun County “Favorite Loudoun Tree” photo contest is under way.  Entries are being accepted through Friday May 3, 2019, in advance of the Loudoun County Arbor Day celebration Saturday, May 11, 2019. 

Phot...

Loudoun Offers Training to Help Stop the Spread of the Spotted Lanternfly

Loudoun County is offering free training and information sessions to help increase awareness of the threat of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that can have a devastating effect on agricultural crops. 

The educational sessions offered by...

Loudoun Surplus Auction Features Tractors, Vehicles, GPS Devices, Projectors & More

Loudoun County’s current government surplus auction features a variety of items, ranging from several Kubota 4x4 tractors to Garmin hand-held, GPS navigation devices. This month’s auction also includes a Kubota 4x4 utility vehicle, office furniture, compu...

Loudoun Homeowners: You May Qualify for County’s Home Improvement Programs

Loudoun County has home improvement and repair programs designed to rehabilitate existing housing. The programs include:

Loudoun County Home Improvement Program (LCHIP): The LCHIP program is available countywide to low-to-moderate-income homeowners who wan...

Loudoun’s Multicultural Advisory Committee Hosts More Community Conversations on Race Relations

The Loudoun County Government’s Multicultural Advisory Committee is again hosting community discussions designed to explore racial biases. The events are scheduled for Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, 2019. The events are free and open to the pub...

Board of Supervisors Adopts FY 2020 Budget; Lowers Tax Rate by Four Cents

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved a budget totaling approximately $3.2 billion in total appropriations for the general county government and school system for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. The adopted budget includes a real property tax rate o...

Annual Open House and 2019 Victims’ Services Awards Ceremony Set for April 5

The Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and the Victim Witness Program will hold their annual Open House and Crime Victims' Services Awards Ceremony Friday, April 5, 2019, in the Multipurpose Room on the third floor of the ...

Loudoun County Kicks Off Efforts for a Complete Count in 2020 Census

The Loudoun County Complete Count Committee kicked off local efforts to help make sure everyone living in Loudoun is counted in the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census during an inaugural meeting Monday, April 1, 2019.

The Board of Supervisors established the local ...

Board Begins Review of Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors begins its review of the draft Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Wednesday, April 3, 2019, with the first of several meetings, which will include work sessions and public hearings. 

Due to concerns about acce...

Loudoun County Partners with Public Schools in Teen Mental Health Pilot Program

The Loudoun County government is partnering with Loudoun County Public Schools in a national pilot program designed to promote mental health wellness in teens. 

The Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services and Freedo...

Planning Commission Certifies Draft Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan

During its March 26, 2019, public hearing, the Loudoun County Planning Commission voted 8 to 1, with Leesburg District Commissioner Ad Barnes opposed, to formally certify the draft Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The commission adopted a resolution to ap...

Loudoun County Breaks Ground on New Bolen Park Soccer Stadium

Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors joined with officials of Loudoun United FC—the direct second division affiliate of Major League Soccer (MLS) club D.C. United—to break ground on a new soccer stadium at Philip A. Bolen...

Board of Supervisors Approves Silver District West Applications

At the March 21, 2019, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved the Silver District West development by a vote of 8 to 1, with Leesburg District Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd voting no. The approved applications are for development of a ...

Loudoun County, Nonprofit Partners Sponsoring Community Meetings for Human Services Strategic Plan

Members of the public are encouraged to attend one of several upcoming meetings aimed at developing a human services strategic plan for Loudoun County, which will provide a roadmap for implementing improved, coordinated systems of care that meet the count...

Campaign Finance Training Set for March 27, 2019, in Leesburg

The Virginia Department of Elections is holding Campaign Finance Training throughout the state in March 2019. Officials are offering a seminar for candidates and treasurers on the laws and policies governing campaign finance reporting and compliance. &...

Applications for Community Water & Wastewater Project Help Due March 31

The Loudoun County Water and Wastewater Program is accepting applications for county assistance with community water and/or wastewater projects through March 31, 2019. 

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

County Issues Notice of Violation for Tree Removal at Golf Course

Loudoun County has issued a Notice of Violation of the county’s zoning ordinance to the Trump National Golf Course located at 20391 Lowes Island Boulevard in Sterling following the improper removal of trees from a floodplain without a permit.

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Loudoun Tourism Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2020 is Online

Loudoun County’s annual Tourism Grant process is underway with the posting of the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020) grant application at www.loudoun.gov/TourismGrant. The grant program is designed to support local tourism initiatives and events that dr...

Loudoun County Surplus Auction Features Bargains on Specialty Vehicles and More

The current Loudoun County government surplus auction features a variety of specialty vehicles, including a Spread Master Top Dresser, a John Deere Gator utility vehicle and transit buses. The auction also includes typical office furniture, laptops and PC...

Loudoun Launches Conservation Easement Assistance Program

To help protect historic, cultural and environmental resources, qualified Loudoun County landowners can now apply for financial assistance to place their land under conservation easement. 

A conservation easement is a voluntary, legal agreement th...

Ride Free on Loudoun County Transit to Metro Stations March 4 - March 30, 2019

Beginning Monday, March 4, 2019, and continuing through March 30, 2019, passengers will ride free on Loudoun County Transit buses that provide connections to the Wiehle-Reston East and West Falls Church Metrorail stations. 

The free rides will be ...

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 2020 tax year. The deadline to apply for the exempti...

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, February 28, 2019
• Thursday, March 28, 2019 
• Thursday, April 25, 2019

All classe...

First Friday Event: The Voices of Enslaved People from Loudoun’s Chancery Records

Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary M. Clemens invites the community to join the Clerk’s Historic Records and Deed Research Division on Friday, March 1, 2019, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., for the first of four Historic Records First Friday programs in 2019...

Loudoun County Business Tax Filings Due March 1, 2019

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. reminds business owners to report their calendar year 2018 gross receipts by Friday, March 1, 2019, at www.loudoun.gov/efile. The license tax or fee can then be paid at www.loudoun.gov/paytaxe...

County Administrator Presents Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020

County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has presented a proposed budget for the Loudoun County government to the Board of Supervisors for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020), which begins July 1, 2019. The budget totals $3.2 billion in appropriations for the county gov...

Loudoun Commissioner of the Revenue to Hold Real Estate 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 relief program and new eligibility thresholds...

Finance/Government Operations and Economic Development Committee Meeting Rescheduled

Due to the inclement weather, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors’ Finance/Government Operations and Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 27, 2019....

Loudoun County Hosts Panel Discussion on Homelessness February 26

Loudoun County is sponsoring a Community Conversation on Homelessness Tuesday, February 26, 2019, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at the Loudoun County Voter Registration Office, 750 Miller Drive in Leesburg 20175.

The free event will feature a panel presentation...

Loudoun Workforce Resource Center to Host Temporary Employment Job Fair February 25

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a Staffing and Temporary Employment Job Fair Monday, February 25, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Shenandoah Building, 102 Heritage Way NE in Leesburg. 

Agencies attendin...

Loudoun County to Operate Warming Station February 18, 2019

Loudoun County is planning to operate a warming station at the Sterling Community Center on Monday, February 18, 2019. 

Adults ages 18 and older who need shelter from the elements on Monday are encouraged to come to the Sterling Community Center, ...

County Administrator to Present Proposed FY 2020 Budget February 13, 2019

Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet will present his proposed Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 20) Budget at a meeting of the Board of Supervisors at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2019, in the Board Room of the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison...

Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan Process Continues

As the process of revising Loudoun County’s Comprehensive Plan continues, the county announces a timeline of upcoming milestones, including opportunities for public comment on the plan prior to its adoption by the Board of Supervisors. ...

FEMA Revises Loudoun County Flood Insurance Rate Map

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is responsible for floodplain mapping and regulation throughout the United States, is revising the Loudoun County Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The revision will result in changes to the boundary an...

2019 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 2019 are now available online at www.loudoun.gov/parceldatabase. Printed assessment notices will be mailed to property owners...

Loudoun County Surplus Auction Features Bargains on Specialty Vehicles, Photography Lights and More

The current Loudoun County government surplus auction features a variety of specialty vehicles, including a John Deere Gator utility vehicle, Suzuki four-wheelers, and a Spartan Haz-Mat truck. The auction also includes photography lights and stands as wel...

Residents Give Loudoun County High Marks for Livability

Loudoun County residents enjoy a positive quality of life, feel safe in their communities and rate the overall value of county government services highly. These are some of the results of the 2018 Loudoun County Survey of Residents scheduled to be present...

Loudoun County Opens Eastern Loudoun Family Services Center

To better serve residents of eastern Loudoun County, the county’s Department of Family Services has opened a new Eastern Loudoun Family Services Center in Sterling.

The center, located at 21641 Ridgetop Circle, is open Monday through Friday from ...

Loudoun County Business Tax Filings Due March 1

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. has issued notices of business tax filing requirements to business owners for tax year 2019. The notice provides the necessary account number to enable taxpayers to report their calendar year ...

Seats Available in Upcoming Mental Health First Aid Classes

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 County to Operate Warming Station January 30 and 31, 2019

With very cold temperatures in the forecast, Loudoun County is planning to operate a warming station Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and Thursday, January 31, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 16450 Meadowview Court in Leesburg. 

Adults ages 18 a...

Loudoun Supplemental Real Estate & Personal Property Tax Deadline is February 5

Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that payments for supplemental real estate and personal property taxes are due Tuesday, February 5, 2019. 

Payments postmarked after February 5, 2019, will incur a 10 percent late paymen...

Loudoun Workforce Resource Center Offers Needs Evaluations to Businesses

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center is offering a new service to local businesses: a needs evaluation. The center’s employer services professionals will conduct a no-cost review of local businesses, which in turn will help determine how the ce...

Loudoun County and Nonprofit Partners Seek Public Input for Human Services Strategic Plan

Loudoun County is partnering with local nonprofit organizations to develop a five-year human services strategic plan for the county, which will provide a roadmap for implementing improved, coordinated systems of care that meet the human service needs of L...

Special Election for 86th House of Delegates District is February 19, 2019

A special election to fill the vacant seat in the 86th House of Delegates District will be held in Loudoun County Tuesday, February 19, 2019. This election is open only to registered voters in the 86th House of Delegates District, which in Loudoun County ...

Loudoun County Offers Resources to Federal Workers

As the federal government shutdown continues, Loudoun County continues to take steps to assist federal workers and their families who have been negatively impacted by the shutdown. The assistance covers a wide range of services, including:

• Financial Assist...

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

The Loudoun County Continuum of Care is preparing to conduct the annual Point-in-Time Count of people in the community experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness on the night of Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

The Point-in-Time Count, which is conducted lo...

Loudoun to Assist Workers Affected by Federal Government Shutdown

The Loudoun County government is taking steps to assist federal workers whose finances have been negatively affected by the federal government shutdown. The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved financial aid to local food pantries and a tempor...

Lovettsville Special Election February 5; Voter Registration Deadline January 22

A special election for two seats on the Lovettsville Town Council will be held Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Only registered voters who live within the Lovettsville town limits are eligible to vote in the election. 

The deadline to register to vote f...

Loudoun County to Operate Warming Station January 21, 2019

With bitterly cold temperatures in the forecast, Loudoun County is planning to operate a warming station at the Sterling Community Center on Monday, January 21, 2019. 

Adults ages 18 and older who need shelter from the elements on Monday is encour...

Loudoun Celebrates Completion of Claiborne Parkway

Loudoun County officials are celebrating the completion of another significant road project that will relieve traffic congestion: the completion of the missing link of Claiborne Parkway between Croson Lane and Ryan Road. 

The project, which was ma...

Letourneau Elected Chairman of Northern Virginia Transportation Commission

Loudoun County Dulles District Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau has been elected Chairman of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission for 2019, becoming the first person from Loudoun County to chair the NVTC. In another first for Loudoun, Letournea...

Loudoun Receives National Recognition for Support of Solar Energy

Loudoun County has been recognized by the national SolSmart Program for its efforts to make it easier for homes and businesses to go solar, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced Wednesday. Loudoun has received a SolSmart Silver designation, one of ...

Loudoun Commissioner of the Revenue Mails Notices to Vehicle Owners

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. has mailed notification of 2019 personal property filing requirements to all vehicle owners currently on the county’s tax rolls. Personal property includes automobiles, trucks, motor...

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

The current Loudoun County government surplus auction features a variety of items, ranging from commercial trucks to laptops. This month’s auction includes a 2007 Chevrolet 3500 four-wheel drive Stake Body Truck, a Spartan Haz-Mat truck, office ...

Board of Supervisors Sets 2019 Meeting Schedule; Re-Elects Buona as Vice Chairman

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has set its meeting schedule for 2019 and has re-elected Ashburn District Supervisor Ralph Buona as Vice Chairman. In the absence of Chair Phyllis Randall, Buona will perform the duties of the Chair.

Under the rules ...

Loudoun 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/or wastewater projects starting January 1, 2019.

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

New Real Estate Tax Billing Process for Taxpayers in Most Loudoun County Towns Effective January 1

Loudoun County is assuming responsibility for billing, collecting and administering real estate taxes for five of Loudoun County’s seven incorporated towns: Hillsboro, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Middleburg and Round Hill. The change in process will...

Loudoun Workforce Resource Center Offers Coffee with a Career Counselor

Members of the community are invited to have coffee with a career counselor from the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center. Stop by a local coffee shop for a conversation about anything career related. You can review your LinkedIn profile or resume, ask quest...

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 Wednesday, December 26, 2018, through Sunday, January 20, 2019. 

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

Board of Supervisors Adjusts Schedule for December and January

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has canceled the Board’s second business meeting in December that had been scheduled for Thursday, December 20, 2018. The Board’s next business meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 2, 2019, beginning at 5:00 ...

Loudoun Receives National Recognition for Budget Presentation

Loudoun County has received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Fiscal Year 2019 budget. 

The association cites Loudoun County for a commitment to meeting the “highest...

Give the Gift of Waste-Free Recycling: Loudoun County Offers Holiday Recycling Advice

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, American households generate about 25 percent more waste than usual from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, over one million tons more per week. Loudoun County recycling experts have some ...

Planning a Special Event in Loudoun? Make Sure Your Application is On Time

Effective January 1, 2019, organizers of special events in Loudoun County who are seeking a temporary special event permit must apply for the permit at least 30 days in advance of the date of the event. The 30-day requirement, which is designed to give th...

Election Officials Celebrate Continued Success of Page Program

The Loudoun County Office of Elections and Voter Registration is celebrating a record-setting year for its Election Page program with more students participating than ever before. More than 140 students from high schools across the county participated as ...

Loudoun Residents Encouraged to Help Stop the Spread of the Spotted Lanternfly

Loudoun County officials are enlisting homeowners, gardeners, horticultural retailers, agricultural producers and others in a campaign to thwart the spread of the spotted lanternfly. The invasive insect feeds on Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven) and mo...

Officials Celebrate Widening of Belmont Ridge Road in Loudoun County

Loudoun County officials are celebrating the completion of another major road improvement project that will help alleviate traffic congestion: the widening of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659) from Gloucester Parkway to Hay Road. Members of the Board of Supe...

Loudoun County Launches New User-Focused County Government Website

Loudoun County has unveiled its redesigned, user-focused website, www.loudoun.gov. The new design is geared to better meet the needs of Loudoun County residents and businesses, enabling visitors to the website to more easily and quickly find the informati...

Loudoun Surplus Auction Features Bargains on Utility Vehicles and More

The current Loudoun County government surplus auction features utility vehicles and outdoor equipment, including a Spartan Haz-Mat truck, Kubota RTV 900, a. Simplicity riding mower and a salt spreader. The auction also features a Honda generator, an engra...

Second Half Real Property Tax Deadline Extended to December 6, 2018

The deadline for the second half payment of real property in Loudoun County has been extended to Thursday, December 6, 2018.  This change is in accordance with Virginia State Code § 58.1-8. The original deadline of Wednesday, December 5,...

Alaina Ray is New Loudoun County Director of Planning and Zoning

Alaina Ray is Loudoun County’s new Director of the Department of Planning and Zoning, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced today. Ray was promoted to director after serving as Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning since October 2017.&am...

Loudoun Nonprofit Grant Funding Application Available December 3, 2018

Loudoun County’s grant application process for human service nonprofit organizations kicks off Monday, December 3, 2018, with the posting of the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020) Human Service Nonprofit Grant Application at www.loudoun.gov/NonProfitGra...

Commissioner of the Revenue to Hold Real Estate 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 relief program and new eligibility thresholds...

Loudoun Surveys Cable TV Subscribers

Loudoun County is gathering information from cable television subscribers in the county related to the quality of service they receive from their cable TV provider pertaining to outages, response time, value and service calls. 

Comcast Communicati...

Special State Senate Election Set for January 8

A special election will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2019, to fill the unexpired term of the 33rd District seat in the Virginia State Senate. The 33rd Senate District includes parts of Loudoun County and Fairfax County. The seat is being vacated by Jennife...

Loudoun County Cold Weather Shelter is Now Open

The Loudoun County Cold Weather Shelter will open Thursday, November 15, 2018, 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 from 9...

Loudoun County Unveils New Online Resource: GeoHub

Loudoun County is introducing the Loudoun GeoHub, a new, online resource that provides members of the public with easy access to the county’s location-based data. The Loudoun GeoHub is a geographic information system website and open data platform that fe...

Draft Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan is Online

Loudoun County has published a draft Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan on its website at loudoun.gov/Loudoun2040. The Planning Commission has scheduled a special public hearing on the draft plan Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of...

Loudoun County Administrator Receives Visionary Leadership Award

Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has received the 2018 Visionary Leadership Award from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (COG) Institute for Regional Excellence. The annual award recognizes top government officials fo...

Loudoun Zoning Administrator Receives Top Award from Statewide Zoning Association

The Virginia Association of Zoning Officials has recognized Loudoun County Zoning Administrator Mark Stultz with the Administrator of the Year Award, the organization’s highest honor. The criteria for the award includes “performing wit...