News & Announcements

Surplus Auction Features Bargains on a Wide Variety of Vehicles, Other Items

The current Loudoun County surplus auction offers bargains on a wide selection of items, including passenger vehicles, utility vehicles, mowers and more. This month’s auction features a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD truck, Toro Workman and Kawasaki Mule...

U.S. Government Ends Use of Facility in Loudoun as Safe Haven for Afghan Nationals

The use of the National Conference Center (NCC) in Lansdowne as a “safe haven” facility for Afghan nationals has come to an end. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the departure of all Afghan nationals from the NCC.  

“We are g...

Loudoun Offers Mental Health Education & Substance Abuse Prevention Programs in October

Loudoun County offers ongoing mental health education and substance abuse prevention programs. All programs are free, but registration is required, and seats are limited. The schedule of upcoming classes for October 2022 is as follows:

Adverse Childhood Ex...

Second-Half Personal Property Tax Deadline is October 5, 2022

Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the second-half personal property tax is Wednesday, October 5, 2022. 

Payments received or postmarked after October 5, 2022, will incur a 10% penalty and...

John E. Hall is Loudoun County’s New Director of Housing & Community Development

John E. Hall has been selected as the new director of the Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced today. Hall was selected after a nationwide recruitment. His appointment is effective Oc...

Business Hazardous Waste Collection Event Set for Oct. 6

Loudoun County will host a hazardous waste collection event for businesses or otherwise non-residential generators on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Pre-registration is required to participate, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 3...

American Rescue Plan Act Grant Funding Available to Loudoun Nonprofits

Nonprofits and faith-based organizations serving Loudoun County residents are encouraged to apply for financial assistance available through the county’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

A total of $2.5 million is available for distributi...

Loudoun to Host Job Fair Oct. 15 to Commemorate National Disability Employment Awareness Month

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center, in collaboration with the Arc of Loudoun, will host a Loudoun Job Fair to commemorate National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The event will take place Saturday, October 15, 2022, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at t...

Virginia Voters Receiving Notices from State Department of Elections

Loudoun County election officials want voters to be aware of notices being sent by the Virginia Department of Elections to all Virginia voters this week regarding their polling locations for the November 8, 2022, general election. They want voters to know...

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...

Public Comment Period on Belmont Ridge Road Corridor Safety and Operational Study Opens Sept. 21

Loudoun County is hosting an online public comment period to gain input from the public on the Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659) Corridor Safety and Operational Study. The comment period begins Wednesday, September 21, 2022, and is open through Wednesday, Oc...

Special Activities Planned for Hal & Berni Hanson Regional Park Grand Opening

Loudoun County invites members of the public to enjoy the first full day of operations at the Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park on Saturday, September 24, 2022, with special events planned from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. To commemorate the opening of the par...

Virtual Public Meeting about Proposed Widening of Braddock Road Sept. 29

Loudoun County is hosting an online meeting to gain input from the public on a proposed project on Braddock Road from the entrance of St. Paul VI High School to Loudoun County Parkway. The public information meeting will be held Thursday, September 29, 20...

Public Meeting Scheduled Sept. 28 on Red Hill Community Land Use Policies

The Loudoun County Department of Planning and Zoning will hold a public meeting Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. to provide an update on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (PDF) affecting the Red Hill community. The meeting, the second of two plann...

Prospective Jurors Needed for 2023 Jury Trials

The Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Jury Management team is sending out 50,000 jury questionnaire postcards to Loudoun County residents for the purpose of determining who is qualified for jury duty in Loudoun County in 2023. These mailings have begun and wil...

Ribbon Cutting for Round Hill to Franklin Park Trail Project Set for September 27

Loudoun County will celebrate the completion of construction of the Round Hill to Franklin Park Trail project and Main Street enhancements with a ribbon cutting Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the ceremony.&nb...

Early Voting for November Election Begins September 23 in Loudoun

Loudoun County election officials remind voters of important dates and deadlines for the upcoming general election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. 

• Friday, September 23: First day of early voting at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, 75...

Community Encouraged to Comment on Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Loudoun County Office of Emergency Management encourages residents and business owners in Loudoun County to help build community resilience to disasters by providing comments on the proposed Northern Virginia Hazard Mitigation Plan. 

The plan ...

Next Session of Online Initiative to Develop Fatherhood Skills Begins October 4

The next session of the program sponsored by the Loudoun County Department of Family Services to help fathers build skills to become even stronger dads begins Tuesday, October 4, 2022. All fathers are welcome to attend the free, 12-week virtual program.&a...

Loudoun County Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Loudoun Health Commission

The Loudoun Health Commission has a critical need for volunteer members interested in helping efforts to improve the health of the community. Anyone interested in serving on the Health Commission is encouraged to visit loudoun.gov/advisory for information...

Ribbon Cutting for Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park Set for Sept. 23

Loudoun County invites members of the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the new Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park on Friday, September 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The ceremony take place at the park’s Championship ...

Loudoun Offers Grants Management Training Opportunities for Nonprofits

Loudoun County is offering professional development opportunities for local nonprofit organizations on multiple dates in October and November 2022. The free training, titled Grants Management Best Practices Series, will highlight resources and tools to he...

Loudoun County Activities & Events Mark September as National Recovery Month

In recognition of September as National Recovery Month, Loudoun County is promoting several activities designed to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery, including a “Recovery Fest,” distribution of free drug ...

September is National Preparedness Month: Create a ‘Lasting Legacy’

Loudoun County officials encourage residents and businesses to take time during September to prepare for emergencies. September is National Preparedness Month, which promotes family and community disaster planning. This year’s theme is “A Lasting Legacy,”...

Lifeguard Shortage Affecting Hours of Operation at Claude Moore Pools

A shortage of lifeguards is impacting operations at the Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center pools and may impact hours at the other aquatic facilities operated by the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services. The life...

Loudoun Seeks Comments about Board of Supervisors’ Public Input Process

Loudoun County is seeking input from the community concerning the process for providing public comment to the Board of Supervisors. 

Members of the public are invited to fill out a brief online survey to answer questions about the current process ...

Workforce Resource Center Offers Career Assistance During Workforce Development Month

During September — Workforce Development Month — the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will feature special virtual and in-person events at no cost for job seekers and people who are considering changing careers. 

“Our annual celebration of Septem...

Loudoun County Hosts Annual “Clear the Shelters” Event August 27, 2022

On Saturday, August 27, 2022, Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will host a “Clear the Shelters,” fee-waived, pet adoption event from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in participation with the nationwide “Clear the Shelters” adoption initiative. Adoption fees ...

County to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Lovettsville Community Center August 31

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and the departments of Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Transportation and Capital Infrastructure will celebrate the grand opening of the Lovettsville Community Center with a ribbon cutting Wednesday, Au...

Leesburg Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Dog

A Leesburg man is facing a felony charge for alleged sexual abuse of a family member’s dog. Ariel Enrique Carrasco Intestroza, 25, was arrested on August 10, 2022, following an investigation by Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) Humane Law Enforcement....

Loudoun Seeks Public Input to Update Transit Equity Policy

Loudoun County is hosting an online comment period to gain input from the public on a proposed refinement to an existing Loudoun County Transit civil rights policy, currently provided under the 2020-2023 Title VI Program for Local Transit and Commuter Bus...

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

With the posting of revised draft text in advance of a Planning Commission public hearing on August 30, 2022, the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance Rewrite process is entering a new public participation phase. 

Review the Proposed Zoning Ordinance T...

County Purchases Former Westpark Golf Course; Plans for Passive Park

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has closed on the purchase of three parcels of land totaling 134 acres that made up the former Westpark Golf Course in Leesburg. The county purchased the property for $3.8 million from a private owner who purchased ...

Attorney General’s Office Certifies Loudoun Redistricting Plan

The Virginia Attorney General’s Office recently certified that it found no reason to object to Loudoun County’s redistricting plan, adopted by the Board of Supervisors on June 7, 2022. The attorney general’s “certification of no objection” means that the ...

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 (VACo). The presentation of historic records by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and the Teen Micro Art Gallery at Loudoun County Public L...

Spotted Lanternfly Found in Loudoun; Residents Encouraged to Help Slow Its Spread

Loudoun County officials say the invasive species of insect known as the spotted lanternfly has been found in Loudoun County, signaling a new stage in efforts to slow the spread of the pest that can damage agricultural crops and more than 100 other plants...

Loudoun Board of Supervisors Adopts Environmental and Energy Work Plan

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved an Environmental and Energy Work Plan to guide policies and practices related to the environment, sustainability and energy management. 

The work plan was approved during the Board’s Environment...

Gourley Transit Drive Temporary Closure Set to Begin August 8

Loudoun County will close Gourley Transit Drive between Crosstrail Boulevard and the Leesburg Park and Ride lot to traffic from Monday, August 8 through Friday, September 30, 2022, weather permitting. There will be concrete barriers and road closure signa...

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 2022 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institu...

Loudoun Board of Supervisors to Hold Environmental Summit July 27

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has scheduled an Environmental Summit for Wednesday, July 27, 2022, beginning at 5:00 p.m. 

Watch/Attend the Meeting

The Environmental Summit will take place in the Board Room of the Loudoun County Government...

Board of Supervisors Approves Loudoun Tourism Grants for Fiscal Year 2023

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved the awarding of the county’s annual Tourism Grants for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 2023). The grant program is designed to support local tourism initiatives and events that drive tourists to Loudoun County.

The...

New Three-Digit Mental Health Crisis Hotline — 988 — Launches July 16

Beginning Saturday, July 16, 2022, Virginians who need suicide prevention or behavioral health crisis support, or are worried about someone else, can call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline network. The new three-digit number ...

Weekly COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Children Scheduled Through September 2 in Loudoun

Throughout the rest of the summer, the Loudoun County Health Department will hold weekly vaccination clinics at its Leesburg location for children 6 months of age and older. The clinics will serve families on Fridays through September 2, 2022, from 8:30 a...

Express Yourself: Loudoun Sponsors Art & Film Contest for Teens and Adults

Area teenagers and adults are invited to enter the “Novel Expressions Art and Film Contest” sponsored by Loudoun County Public Library, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services and the Loudoun Youth Advisory Council.&...

Loudoun County Publishes Digital Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Story

Loudoun County has published a digital Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Story that highlights county programs and spotlights some of the ways the county puts tax dollars to work.

In the FY 2023 Budget Story, the county explains how its $3.5 billion budget affects L...

Board of Supervisors Approves U.S. Route 15 North Comprehensive Plan Amendment

At its business meeting on July 5, 2022, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPAM) related to safety and operational improvements to U.S. Route 15 north of Leesburg.

With this approval, the Loudoun County 2019...

Loudoun County to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Crosstrail Boulevard July 26

Loudoun County will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a segment of Crosstrail Boulevard, from Kincaid Boulevard to Russell Branch Parkway, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. The event will take place on the new segment of...

County Sells Refunding Bonds at Favorable Interest Rate

Loudoun County has sold $64.7 million in general obligation (GO) refunding bonds at a favorable interest rate of 2.75%. The county received $6.2 million in premium, which was used to reduce the par amount of the bonds, and the proceeds will go into escrow...

Joe Kroboth is New Assistant Loudoun County Administrator

Joe Kroboth has been appointed as an Assistant Loudoun County Administrator, Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced Tuesday. 

Kroboth has had a lead role in the county’s capital construction and transportation infrastructure developm...

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Russell Branch Parkway Corridor Study July 11

Loudoun County is hosting an online public meeting to gain input from the public on the outcomes of the Russell Branch Parkway: Ashbrook Marketplace Plaza to Ashbrook Place Corridor Study. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. M...

Virtual Public Meeting Scheduled July 6 on Red Hill Community Land Use Policies

The Loudoun County Department of Planning and Zoning will hold a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. to provide information on a proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPAM) affecting the Red Hill community. 

Informatio...

Loudoun County, Prevention Alliance of Loudoun Host Summer Wellness Fest July 9

Loudoun County, in partnership with the Prevention Alliance of Loudoun (PAL), will host the inaugural Summer Wellness Fest on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise Street in Sterling.&...

Silver Line Metrorail Coming Soon to Loudoun County; Control Transferred to Metro

Passenger service on Metrorail’s Silver Line extension into Loudoun County is one step closer to reality. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA) announced in a news release today, June 23, 2022, that it is taking control of the ...

Board Approves Recommendations from the Route 9 Safety and Operational Study

During its June 21, 2022, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved short-term, mid-term and long-term recommendations—except those projects adjacent to the Town of Hillsboro—to improve safety and operations along Route 9 between the West ...

Planning Commission to Consider Amendments Related to Airport Impact Overlay District June 28

At its June 28, 2022, public hearing, the Loudoun County Planning Commission will consider proposed changes to the county’s 2019 Comprehensive Plan and the Revised 1993 Zoning Ordinance that would amend the county’s policies and zoning...

Utility Work Continues as Part of the Courts Complex Expansion

Loudoun County is scheduled to continue utility work as part of the Courts Complex Expansion project in Leesburg, which will lead to evening and overnight traffic detours for about two weeks, beginning June 26, 2022. Weather permitting, the work activity ...

COVID-19 Vaccine Recommended for Children 6 Months Old and Up

Children 6 months of age and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has adopted the recommendation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand eligibility for COVID-19 vaccinatio...

Plastic Bag Tax in Loudoun Effective July 1, 2022

The new disposable plastic bag tax of five cents per plastic bag that was adopted by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors earlier this year is effective July 1, 2022. The measure is intended to reduce plastic pollution in the region. Shoppers may avoid...

Loudoun Hosts Virtual Public Input Session on Energy Strategy June 29

Loudoun County will host a virtual public input session on the development of an updated energy strategy for the county Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 

Links to login information for the virtual session are available for review at loud...

Loudoun is ‘Stroke Smart’ County; Residents Encouraged to Know Warning Signs of a Stroke

Loudoun County is launching a public awareness campaign aimed at residents, visitors and county employees about the importance of recognizing symptoms of a stroke and the need to call 911 immediately. At its June 7, 2022, meeting, the Board of Supervisors...

Public Encouraged to Participate in Naming of Historic Loudoun County Courthouse

Members of the public are encouraged to participate in the process for naming the historic Loudoun County Courthouse building in downtown Leesburg. The courthouse, constructed in 1895, is located at the southwest corner of the courthouse grounds at the co...

Loudoun County Hosts Electronics Recycling Event June 18

Loudoun County will host an electronics recycling event on Saturday, June 18, 2022, 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...

Loudoun County Announces Winners of ‘I Voted’ Sticker Contest

The Loudoun County Office of Elections and Voter Registration is pleased to announce the winners of its first-ever “I Voted” Sticker Contest. The three winning designs will be used as “I Voted” stickers distributed to voters who cast their ballots at earl...

Board of Supervisors Adopts New Election Districts

During its June 7, 2022 meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors adopted amendments to the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County, Chapter 207 – Election Districts, which updates the county’s election districts. The Board adopted the LT-Revised 1 P...

Groundbreaking for Ashburn Recreation and Community Center is June 16

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction of the Ashburn Recreation and Community Center on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. The event will take place on the future site of the fac...

Firefighters Union Petitions County to Represent Eligible Fire and Rescue Employees

Loudoun County has received a petition from the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) seeking recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent for eligible members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System.

Loudoun Career Firefighters, ...

Loudoun County Issues Request for Qualifications for Affordable Housing Financing Program

Loudoun County has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the affordable housing financing program for developers launched earlier this year - the Rental Housing Acquisition and Preservation Loan Program (RHAP). 

The purpose of RHAP is to p...

Loudoun County Sells Bonds at Favorable Interest Rate

Loudoun County has sold $156.7 million in general obligation (GO) bonds at a favorable interest rate of 3.16%. The county received $15.9 million in premium, which was accepted and will be used for capital projects for the general county government and Lou...

County to Conduct Light-Level Testing at Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park

Loudoun County has scheduled light-level testing in the evening hours at the new Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park athletic fields for two weeks beginning Monday, June 13, 2022, weather permitting. Residents will notice increased activity at the park pri...

Ribbon Cutting for New Segment of Loudoun’s Linear Parks & Trails System Set for June 11

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a ribbon cutting for a new segment of the county’s Linear Parks & Trails System (LPAT) Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Parking will be available a short distance away from the tra...

MHSADS Offers In-Person and Telehealth Same-Day Access Services

The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services (MHSADS) has resumed in-person same-day access services. These services include screening for eligibility and assessment for a behavioral health outpatient, psychos...

Loudoun Station Drive is Renamed to Ashburn Metro Drive

The road used to access the Ashburn Metrorail Station has been renamed from Loudoun Station Drive to Ashburn Metro Drive. The Board of Supervisors approved the name change in April and the change was effective May 19, 2022.   

New road si...

New Fees for Building and Development Applications Take Effect July 1, 2022

Loudoun County is implementing new fees on July 1, 2022, for building and development applications. Applicants are encouraged to pay any outstanding fees by close of business on June 30, 2022. Payments for outstanding fees that are not submitted by June 3...

Board of Supervisors Chair Randall to Deliver State of the County Address May 25

Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis J. Randall is scheduled to deliver her annual State of the County address Wednesday, May 25, 2022. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. Chair Randall will deliver the address from the Board Room at the Loud...

Son and Father Charged With Animal Cruelty in Loudoun County

Following an investigation by Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) Humane Law Enforcement, two South Riding men have been charged with animal cruelty. 

Earlier this month, LCAS was contacted by the Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) in Washington, D.C....

Loudoun County Foster Parents Celebrated for Exceptional Service

In observance of May as Foster Care Month, Loudoun County is celebrating and recognizing local foster parents for their service. Loudoun County’s foster parents were among those lauded at a recognition event May 19, 2022, hosted by the Metropolitan Washin...

Bond Rating Agencies Reaffirm Loudoun’s Triple-A Rating

The nation’s top bond rating agencies have again affirmed Loudoun County’s triple-A rating on its general obligation bonds, noting the county’s sound operating performance, the size and diversity of its tax base and strong management. Loudoun County has h...

Route 15 North Comprehensive Plan Amendment to be Considered at June 21 Board of Supervisors Meeting

At its business meeting on June 21, 2022, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPAM) related to safety and operational improvements to Route 15 north of Leesburg.

If the Board votes to approve thi...

Board Prepares for New Election Districts, Adopts New District Name

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors concluded its May 11, 2022, public hearing on a proposed local election district plan, titled the LT-Revised 1 Plan, without making additional changes to the plan. The plan will now be considered for adoption during...

Regional Homelessness Continues to Decrease

According to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ May 2022 Homelessness in Metropolitan Washington: Results and Analysis from the 2022 Point-in-Time Count of Persons Experiencing Homelessness report, regional homelessness is down 27 percent...

Loudoun Wins National Achievement Awards for Innovation

Loudoun County has been recognized with five 2022 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs. Loudoun’s award-winning programs, which include several that came out...

COVID-19 Cases on the Rise; Health Department Encourages Self-Assessment, Precautions

The number of COVID-19 cases in Loudoun County and across northern Virginia has continued to rise in recent weeks, prompting public health officials to encourage Loudoun County residents to take time to assess their individual and family risks related to ...

Board of Supervisors Approves Nonprofit Human Service Grant Funding Awards for FY 2023

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved annual awards for funding to community nonprofit organizations during its May 3, 2022, meeting. Funding opportunities were made available to tax-exempt, private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations that provide...

Loudoun Delivers Fire Engine to Holmes County, Mississippi; Sister County Agreement Signed

What began as an informal conversation between community leaders about protecting the life and safety of residents has culminated in the signing of a formal Sister County agreement between Loudoun County, Virginia, and Holmes County, Mississippi, and in t...

Loudoun Accepting Loan Applications for Development of Affordable Multi- Family Rental Housing

Loudoun County’s application process for the Affordable Multi-Family Housing Loan Program has opened with the release of the 2022 Notice of Funding Availability.

For-profit and nonprofit affordable housing developers are eligible to apply for loans for the...

Loudoun Workforce Resource Center Offers Career Workshops During Older Americans Month

During May — Older Americans Month — the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will feature special virtual and in-person events at no cost for those age 50 and up who are seeking job search and career development support. 

“Our celebration of Older A...

Several E. Coli Cases Associated with Petting Goats at a Loudoun Farm

The Loudoun County Health Department is notifying the public of the exposure to a specific type of bacterium, called Shiga Toxin Producing E. coli (STEC), by several people who came in contact with goats at Georges Mill Farm in Lovettsville between March ...

Joint Meeting of Board of Supervisors/Leesburg Town Council Set for April 28

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and the Leesburg Town Council are scheduled to hold a joint meeting Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. in the Dulles Room, which is located on the first floor of the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison ...

Loudoun County Offers Financing Opportunity for First-Time Homebuyers

Loudoun County continues to accept 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 homeow...

Three Things to Know About Personal Property Tax Bills

Many Loudoun County vehicle owners are receiving their personal property tax bills and are observing that their used vehicles have increased in value and their car tax bills are higher than they expected. 

Values of used cars have skyrocketed acro...

Public Engagement Period for Zoning Ordinance Rewrite to Open April 18

Loudoun County residents, businesses, community groups and other stakeholders will have the opportunity to review and comment on the first draft of the new county Zoning Ordinance during a 90-day public engagement period that begins April 18, 2022.

The Lou...

Public Invited to Comment on Electoral District Plan at May 11 Public Hearing

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed local electoral district plan, titled the LT-Revised 1 Plan, at the Board’s regularly scheduled public hearing on May 11, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. 

Members of the public ...

Board Amends Parking Meter Ordinance; Sets Rates for Parking Near Ashburn Metro Station

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved amendments to the county’s parking meter ordinance, establishing parking rates for metered and residential parking in the Moorefield Station neighborhoods and mixed-use areas adjacent to the Ashburn Met...

Board of Supervisors Adopts FY 2023 Budget; Lowers Personal and Real Property Tax Rates

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved a budget totaling approximately $3.5 billion in total appropriations for the general county government and school system for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. The adopted budget includes a real property tax rate o...

Board Approves Use of Assessment Ratio to Blunt Impact of Increased Vehicle Values on Car Tax Bills

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. is pleased that the Board of Supervisors has approved his recommendation to use an assessment ratio that will reduce the taxable basis of vehicles, which has skyrocketed over the last year. &a...

Loudoun County Encourages Commuters to Ride Transit Buses as Gas Prices Soar

As gas prices rise and more commuters return to their workplaces, Loudoun County residents are reminded that Loudoun County Transit is a cost-effective alternative to driving alone to work. Loudoun County Transit offers routes throughout the county and th...

Board Members to Hold Virtual Update on ‘Safe Haven’ Site in Loudoun March 10

Loudoun County residents who have questions about the “safe haven” facility at The National Conference Center (NCC) in Lansdowne are invited to view a Facebook Live question-and-answer session Thursday, March 10, 2022, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Board of Superviso...

2022 Loudoun 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 2022 are now available online at loudoun.gov/parceldatabase. Printed assessment notices will be mailed to property owners the...

Loudoun Board of Supervisors Sets 2022 Meeting Schedule; Elects Saines Vice Chairman

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has set its meeting schedule for 2022 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.

Under th...

Court Enters Abatement Order for Gable Farm; Orders Owner to Level Fill Dirt

The Loudoun County General District Court has entered an Order of Abatement in the case of County of Loudoun v. Gable Family Limited Partnership, which requires the owner of the Gable Farm property to correct violations of the Loudoun County Zoning Ordina...

Loudoun County Silver Line Metrorail Phase 2 Reaches Milestone

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), which managed construction of the Silver Line, announced Thursday that Metrorail construction from Wiehle Avenue to Ashburn in eastern Loudoun County has reached substantial completion. Substantial co...

Loudoun Fire and Rescue to Present Update to Emergency Response Improvements Following 2020 Drowning

During the November 3, 2021, Board of Supervisors meeting, the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) will present an update on its progress toward implementing emergency response improvements that strengthen multi-jurisdictional emergen...