News & Announcements

Loudoun to Offer J&J and Moderna COVID-19 Booster Doses in Addition to Pfizer to Eligible Groups

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has authorized local health districts to begin administering booster doses of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for certain individuals as recommended by the Centers for Disease Contr...

Loudoun Board of Supervisors Approves Examples of Local Redistricting Plans

At its October 19, 2021, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors requested that seven examples of local redistricting plans serve as preliminary “starting points” for the Board and the public to consider how the count...

Next Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is Oct. 23 in Leesburg

The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event is scheduled for Saturday, October 23, 2021, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at the Leesburg Park and Ride, 19730 Sycolin Road, Leesburg. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW from their...

Light Testing at Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park to Begin October 21

Loudoun County has scheduled daytime testing of lights at the site of the Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park beginning Thursday, October 21, 2021, weather permitting. Area residents will notice increased activity at the park prior to the testing date. The...

Learn How to Reverse an Opioid Overdose

Space is available in upcoming sessions of the Loudoun County Revive! opioid overdose reversal training.  The virtual class lasts about one hour and is free. Anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who does is encouraged to take the class to lea...

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...

Loudoun Offers Free Mental Health Training Opportunities

Loudoun County continues to offer free mental health training opportunities for members of the public. These programs are part of the county’s ongoing mental health and substance abuse prevention efforts. All programs are free, but registration is require...

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Route 7 Shared Use Path Oct. 27

Loudoun County is hosting an online meeting to gain input from the public on the proposed Route 7 Shared Use Path project. The public information meeting will be held Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to join ...

Loudoun County Deploys Intelligent Transportation System on Roadways

Beginning Monday, October 18, 2021, at 5:00 a.m., Loudoun County in coordination with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will deploy an intelligent transportation system (ITS) which includes color, closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) an...

Dr. Ramia Gupta is New Medical Director of Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Developmental Services

Loudoun County announces the appointment of Dr. Ramia Gupta as medical director for the Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Developmental Services (MHSADS). As medical director for MHSADS, Dr. Gupta will plan, organize and manage the medica...

Loudoun Earns Achievement Award for Popular Annual Financial Report

Loudoun County has again received the Outstanding Achievement Award in Popular Annual Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award is for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Popular Annual Fi...

Loudoun County Disability Services Board Calls for FAIME Award Nominations

The Loudoun County Disability Services Board is calling for nominations for the 2021 Full Accessibility and Inclusion: Moving toward Equity (FAIME) Award. The FAIME award honors businesses and organizations in Loudoun County that display a strong commitme...

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Meeting Oct. 25 on Crosstrail Boulevard Extension

Loudoun County is hosting an online meeting to gain input from the public on the proposed extension of Crosstrail Boulevard (Segment C) from Sycolin Road to the Dulles Greenway. The public information meeting will be held Monday, October 25, 2021, 6:00 – ...

Loudoun County Launches Local Redistricting Hub, Providing Public Access to Maps and Data

Loudoun County has launched its Local Redistricting Hub, which provides access to interactive maps and geographic data important for public participation in the redistricting process. 

The redistricting hub will be updated on a rolling basis to in...

Workforce Resource Center to Host Job Fair Tailgate with Local Employers October 21

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a Loudoun Job Fair Tailgate with local employers Thursday, October 21, 2021, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park, 42405 Claudia Drive, Leesburg, in the parking lots adjacent to fields 12 ...

Loudoun’s Valmarie Turner Elected to ICMA Executive Board

Loudoun County Assistant County Administrator Valmarie Turner has been elected to the executive board of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the leading association of professional city and county managers and other employees who ...

Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court Offers Virtual History Program Oct. 14

Loudoun County Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary Clemens is pleased to announce the next historic records virtual program offered by the Clerk’s Historic Records Division. The next program, entitled “The Ground Holds Secrets: Courthouse Archaeology,” will b...

You Can Have the Power! Loudoun County Surplus Auction Features Generator, Bikes, Printers & More

Be ready for the next storm that threatens your power supply with a Briggs & Stratton Storm Responder Generator, one of the featured items in this month’s Loudoun County government surplus auction. Other items include children’s tricycles and adult bi...

Deadline to Register to Vote in November Election is October 12

Loudoun County election officials remind residents that if they are not registered to vote or need to update their registration, they have until Tuesday, October 12, 2021, to do so in order to vote in the November 2 general election. The voter registratio...

Loudoun County Expands Free COVID-19 Testing Events to Weekly Beginning Oct. 12

Loudoun County is expanding its twice-a-month COVID-19 testing events to weekly, beginning Tuesday, October 12, 2021. The additional testing events will give residents more options for free testing as the county continues to experience a high level of com...

October Classes Scheduled for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Programs

New class dates have been scheduled in October 2021 for Loudoun County’s ongoing mental health and substance abuse prevention trainings efforts. All programs are free, but registration is required, and seats are limited.

Adverse Childhood Experiences Train...

Next Session of Online Initiative to Develop Fatherhood Skills Begins October 19

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 19, 2021. All fathers are welcome to attend the free, 12-week virtual program.&...

Loudoun Board of Supervisors Adopts Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted the Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan (UHNSP), which is designed to help the county and its partners improve housing access, quality and affordability for all families. The plan identifies strategies an...

Short-Term Road Improvements Scheduled on Evergreen Mills and Watson Roads

In coordination with the Virginia Department of Transportation, construction crews are expected to begin roadway improvements by mid-October on Evergreen Mills Road and Watson Road, with the work lasting over the next 12 months. The corridor road safety a...

Learn How to Reverse an Opioid Overdose

Space is available in upcoming sessions of the Loudoun County Revive! opioid overdose reversal training. The virtual class lasts about one hour and is free. Anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who does is encouraged to take the class to learn how to ...

Loudoun County Landfill Fees to Increase October 18, 2021

Fees at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility are set to increase beginning Monday, October 18, 2021, by about 10%. The Board of Supervisors approved the updated fee schedule after a recent financial analysis of facility operations (PDF) conc...

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

The Loudoun Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is issuing a call for volunteer vaccinators—especially for those who are comfortable with vaccinating young children—to help in protecting the community’s health as the COVID-19 pandemi...

Second Half Personal Property Tax Deadline is October 5, 2021

Loudoun County Treasurer, H. Roger Zurn, Jr., reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the second half personal property tax is Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

Please note: Payments received or postmarked after October 5, 2021, will incur a 10% late pa...

Loudoun Offers COVID-19 Boosters to Eligible Groups of People Who Received Pfizer Vaccine

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has authorized local health districts to begin administering booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for certain individuals as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Loud...

David Street is New Loudoun County Chief of Staff

Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has announced that David Street will be the new Chief of Staff in the Office of the County Administrator, effective October 1, 2021. Street has served as a project manager in the Office of the County Administrato...

Board of Supervisors Endorses Study of Impact of Segregated Schools and 1940 Forced Sale of Property

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has voted in favor of studying the harm caused by Loudoun County’s past discrimination against Black students and to seek out ways to rectify disparities. In addition, the Board approved a review of the fo...

Utility Work Set to Begin as Part of Loudoun Courthouse Complex Expansion Sept. 26

Loudoun County is scheduled to begin utility work as part of the Courthouse Complex Expansion in Leesburg on Sunday, September 26, 2021, weather permitting. Residents will see increased construction activity and changes to the vehicular traffic flow on Ed...

Board of Supervisors to Hold Energy Strategies Workshop Sept. 29

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors  has scheduled an Energy Strategies Planning Workshop for Wednesday, September 29, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The workshop is the next planning step in Loudoun County’s effort to update the...

Public Invited to Fair Housing Public Forum in Loudoun October 6, 2021

The Loudoun County Office of Housing invites residents to attend a virtual fair housing public forum and input session as part of the process to develop a regional fair housing plan. The virtual public forum will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from...

Business Hazardous Waste Collection Program Event October 7

Loudoun County will host a hazardous waste collection event for businesses and other organizations on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Pre-registration is required to participate, and must be received no later than Friday, October 1. The program consists of two...

Loudoun to Hold Two Virtual Public Meetings on Renaming Route 7 & Route 50 Sept. 29

Loudoun County is hosting two online meetings to gain input from the public on the renaming of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) and John Mosby Highway (Route 50). The public information meetings will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. and ...

Loudoun County COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Update

On Friday, September 17, 2021, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel endorsed COVID-19 booster doses of the Pfizer vaccine for those who are 65 or older or run a high risk of severe disease. This does not mean, however, that a booster dose i...

Light Level Testing at Lovettsville Community Park Scheduled for October 5

Loudoun County has rescheduled light level testing at the Lovettsville Community Park for the evening hours of Tuesday, October 5, 2021, weather permitting. Residents will notice increased activity at the park prior to the testing date. 

During th...

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Meeting about Rt. 15 at Spinks Ferry Road Roundabout Sept. 23

Loudoun County is hosting an online meeting to gain input from the public on the proposed Route 15 at Spinks Ferry Road roundabout. The public information meeting will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Members of the...

Loudoun County Animal Services Participates in 'Clear the Shelters' September 18, 2021

On Saturday, September 18, 2021, Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will be hosting a “Clear the Shelters” free pet adoption event from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. as part of the nationwide, “Clear the Shelters” adoption initiative. Adoption fees will be w...

Surveys for Jury Service in the Mail in Loudoun County

The Jury Office in the office of the Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court is sending out more than 50,000 jury questionnaire postcards to Loudoun County residents for the purpose of determining who is qualified for jury duty in Loudoun County in 2022. Loudo...

Loudoun County Hosts Electronics Recycling Event September 18

Loudoun County will host an electronics recycling event Saturday, September 18, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Leesburg Park and Ride, 19730 Sycolin Road, Leesburg. There is a limit of five items per vehicle; a one-cubic-foot size box or equivale...

COVID-19 Vaccination Site at Dulles Town Center to Reopen Sept. 17 by Appointment Only

In preparation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses and for vaccinating children ages 5-12, Loudoun County will resume vaccination operations by...

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Route 9 Safety and Operational Study September 22

Loudoun County is hosting an online meeting to gain input from the public on the Route 9 Safety and Operational Study. The public information meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Members of the public are ...

Voting for November Election Begins Sept 17 in Loudoun; Deadline to Register to Vote is Oct. 12

Loudoun County election officials remind voters of important dates and deadlines for the upcoming general election on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. 

• Friday, September 17: First day of early voting at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, 75...

Janet Romanchyk is Loudoun County’s New Chief Financial Officer

Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced today that Janet Romanchyk has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) for Loudoun County and director of the Department of Finance and Budget effective immediately. Romanchyk has recently been ser...

Loudoun County Offers New Mental Health Education Programs

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and National Recovery Month, Loudoun County is expanding its mental health education programs with two new training opportunities for members of the public. These programs will be part of the county’s o...

Loudoun County Resumes Free COVID-19 Testing Events

As Loudoun County continues to experience a high level of community transmission of COVID-19, the county will again offer free COVID-19 testing events twice monthly to give residents an additional option for free testing. The drive-thru events are schedul...

County Sells Refunding Bonds at Favorable Interest Rate

Loudoun County has sold $23.0 million in general obligation (GO) refunding bonds at a favorable interest rate of 0.69%. The county received $5.3 million in premium, which was used to reduce the par amount of the bonds. The proceeds will go into escrow to ...

County to Present Feasibility Study on Philomont Fire Station September 9

Loudoun County has completed a study regarding the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue facility in the Village of Philomont that will be presented to the public on September 9, 2021. The purpose of the study is to determine whether the county’s needs can be me...

Loudoun Allocates American Rescue Plan Act Funding to Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations

Loudoun County has allocated nearly $2.5 million to 36 local nonprofits and faith-based organizations that are working to mitigate the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The allocation is part of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 fundi...

‘Prepare to Protect.’ September is National Preparedness Month

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 “Prepare to Protect...

Loudoun County Recycling Guide Takes the Guesswork Out of Recycling; Prevents Waste

“Can this be recycled?” It’s a common question in households. The Loudoun County Recycling Guide helps provide answers, which can lead to a reduction in the amount of waste in the recycling stream.  

“Our re...

Loudoun Offers Virtual Parent Support Group

Loudoun County is offering “Parenting Wisely,” a virtual parent support program for parents of middle school- and high school-aged children. 

The program helps parents learn strategies and techniques to better support their children and manage dif...

Loudoun County Census Data Released, Marking Milestone in Local Redistricting Process

The U.S. Census Bureau’s recent release of data from the 2020 census marks an important milestone as Loudoun County moves forward with its local redistricting process. 

Redistricting is the process of redrawing the boundaries of districts that ele...

Loudoun to Hold Public Information Meeting on Philomont Fire and Rescue Station September 9

Loudoun County is hosting a public information meeting to gain input from the community on the Philomont Fire and Rescue Station Thursday, September 9, 2021, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., at Woodgrove High School, 36811 Allder School Road, Purcellville. Members of th...

Loudoun County to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Riverside Parkway September 2

Loudoun County will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the final segment of Riverside Parkway Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. The Riverside Parkway segment has eliminated Lexington Drive and now extends Riverside Parkw...

Loudoun County to Extend Dulles Town Center Vaccination Site Operations by One Week

Loudoun County will continue providing COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone 12 years and older at the Dulles Town Center clinic for an additional week beyond the previously scheduled closure of the facility. The vaccination site is now scheduled to close perma...

Loudoun County Offers Financing Opportunities for First-Time Homebuyers

Loudoun County announces the availability of $10 million provided by Virginia Housing (VH) to help first-time homebuyers. The allocation of funding through VH’s Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities (SPARC) program will provide lower intere...

Health Officials Recommend Booster Shots Against COVID-19

Federal health officials have announced a plan to provide booster shots to those people who have received two doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement comes as the Delta variant continues to spread and scientific data indic...

Loudoun 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. 

“As we all continue t...

Lane Closures on Evergreen Mills Road Extended Through September

Loudoun County will continue to have intermittent single-lane closures on north and southbound Evergreen Mills Road (Route 621) between Northstar Boulevard and Creighton Road. The roadway construction that began in June, which occurs between 9:00 a.m. and...

Loudoun County Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Lyme Disease Commission

The Loudoun County Lyme Disease Commission has a critical need for volunteer members so that it can resume its work to help mitigate Lyme disease in the county. Anyone interested in serving on the Lyme Commission is encouraged to visit loudoun.gov/advisor...

Loudoun Community Encouraged to Participate in Regional Hazard Mitigation Survey

Residents and business owners in Loudoun County are encouraged to help build community resilience to disasters by participating in the Northern Virginia Hazard Mitigation Survey.

Loudoun County and the incorporated towns of Hamilton, Hillsboro, Leesburg, L...

Expect Lane Closures on Route 15 between Battlefield Parkway and Montresor Road through October

Between now and the end of October 2021, Loudoun County will be periodically closing a lane along James Monroe Highway (Route 15) between Battlefield Parkway and Montresor Road for the purpose of soils testing associated with the planned widening of the r...

What You Need to Know Now About Additional Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine

Virginia is now offering a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people who received two doses of either Pfizer or Moderna and are moderately and severely immunocompromised. This follows the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD...

Dangerously Hot Weather, Storms Possible in Loudoun; Officials Offer Advice on Staying Safe

With extreme heat and humidity in the forecast over the next few days and an excessive heat watch in effect Thursday, August 12, 2021, Loudoun County officials advise residents to be prepared and take precautions against the dangerously hot conditions, wh...

Loudoun Hosts Back-to-School Free COVID-19 Testing Event August 16

The Loudoun County Health Department will host a special COVID-19 testing event to provide parents and students who are returning from summer vacations and preparing to head back to school in the coming weeks with an opportunity to receive a free test for...

Six Things to Know About the Delta Variant and Why Masks Are So Important Now

Over the past few weeks, public health experts and the news media have published a lot of information about the Delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. It can be difficult to understand what you need to know and how this information affects you, ...

Virginia Association of Counties Recognizes Loudoun for Model Program

A Loudoun County program that assists landowners with best management practices for natural resource conservation has been recognized for excellence and innovation by the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo). The Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) - ...

Loudoun County to Require Face Masks Inside County Facilities

Effective Monday, August 9, 2021, Loudoun County Government will require all employees and visitors to county facilities —regardless of vaccination status—to wear face masks while inside all county facilities in a renewed effort to red...

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

Loudoun County health officials encourage residents to observe National Immunization Awareness Month in August by scheduling appointments for routine vaccinations. The annual observance highlights the importance of getting recommended vaccines at each sta...

Loudoun County Transit Announces Commuter Bus Service Adjustments Beginning August 2

Loudoun County Transit will modify Commuter Bus Service beginning Monday, August 2, 2021. Due to changes in passenger demands, new Commuter Bus routes will be added to increase service at Dulles South (Stone Ridge II) and East Gate Park and Ride lots, and...

COVID-19 Cases Increasing in Loudoun County; Health Officials Encourage Unvaccinated to Seek Vaccine

Health officials report that over the past month, the number of new cases of COVID-19 have increased significantly in Loudoun County, in Virginia and throughout the United States, fueled by the coronavirus Delta variant.

“The number of cases is clearly hea...

Loudoun to Hold Public Comment Period on Prentice Drive Beginning July 26

Loudoun County will hold an open comment period to gain input from the public on the county’s project to extend Prentice Drive from Lockridge Road to Loudoun County Parkway. The public comment period will be open from Monday, July 26, 2021, through Friday...

New Loudoun County Animal Services Facility to Open July 30

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony and a series of grand opening events for the new location of the Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) facility located just outside the Town of Leesburg adjacent to Philip...

Terry Sullivan is Loudoun County’s New Director of Community Corrections

Terry R. “Chip” Sullivan has been selected as the new director of the Loudoun County Department of Community Corrections, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced today. Sullivan was selected after a nationwide recruitment. His app...

Updated Hours for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Dulles Town Center as of July 27; Clinic Closes Aug. 24

As demand for COVID-19 vaccine from Loudoun County continues to decrease and as more providers in the community continue to offer COVID-19 vaccine, Loudoun County is adjusting the hours of operation at its Dulles Town Center clinic effective Tuesday, July...

Loudoun Officials Offer Advice on How to Beat the Heat; Storms Also in the Forecast

With the weather forecast calling for high temperatures in the 90s, elevated humidity levels and a chance of thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts throughout the week, Loudoun County officials advise residents to be prepared and take precautions to preve...

John Bayliss is New Director of Loudoun Department of Information Technology

John Bayliss has been selected as the new director of the Loudoun County Department of Information Technology, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced today. Bayliss was selected after a nationwide recruitment. His appointment is effective September ...

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Shellhorn Road Extended July 26

Loudoun County is hosting an online meeting to gain input from the public on the proposed extension of Shellhorn Road to connect with the Sterling Boulevard extension. The public information meeting will be held on Monday, July 26, 2021, from 6:00 &nd...

Loudoun Seeking Public Input to Rename Route 7 and Route 50

Loudoun County is seeking public input for the renaming of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) and John Mosby Highway (Route 50). Members of the public are encouraged to visit the renaming project page to submit names for consideration. 

Individuals shou...

Loudoun Workforce Resource Center Certified as One-Stop Center

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center has been certified as a Virginia Career Works One-Stop Affiliate Center site by the Virginia Board of Workforce Development (VBWD). The VBWD sets policies and oversees operations of the U.S. Workforce Innovation and O...

Loudoun County’s Gallery One Features ‘COVID-19 Hope Quilt: Together We Will Heal’ Exhibit

The Loudoun County Art Advisory Committee has opened a new exhibit at Gallery One, the art gallery located in the lobby of the Loudoun County Government Center at 1 Harrison Street SE in Leesburg. 

The exhibit features the COVID-19 Hope Quilt, a c...

County Reschedules Ribbon Cutting for Davis Drive Extension to July 15

Loudoun County will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Davis Drive extension Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. The ceremony was originally scheduled for July 1, but was postponed due to inclement weather. The extension of D...

Loudoun County Animal Services Announces Schedule for Move to New Leesburg Facility

As the Loudoun County Department of Animal Services (LCAS) prepares to move into its new facility in Leesburg at the end of July, residents should be aware of upcoming changes to the department’s normal operations schedule.

July 9 Adoption Event

• A...

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...

County Launches Virtual Line for Community Development In-Person Services at Government Center

Loudoun County has launched a new online system that allows people who are seeking in-person services from the county’s community development departments to make an appointment or to get in a virtual line from anywhere. The new system is designe...

2021 Signatures of Loudoun Awards Recognize Excellence in Design

The Loudoun County Design Cabinet, a volunteer group of architects, engineers, planners, and designers dedicated to supporting quality design in Loudoun County, presented the 2021 “Signatures of Loudoun” design awards in a ceremony on June 29. 

Th...

Recreational Marijuana becomes Legal in Virginia July 1

As of July 1, 2021, the cultivation and possession of recreational marijuana, or cannabis, is legal in Virginia, within limits.

Loudoun County has posted information online to help residents understand what is allowed and what is not under the new law pass...

Lane Closures Scheduled on Evergreen Mills Road Beginning Monday, June 28

Loudoun County announces there will be intermittent single-lane closures on north and southbound Evergreen Mills Road (Route 621) between Northstar Boulevard and Creighton Road for the next several weeks beginning Monday, June 28, 2021. The roadway constr...

Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Adopts Guidelines, Timeline for Local Redistricting Process

At a special meeting on June 21, 2021, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors adopted guidelines and a preliminary timeline for the 2021 local redistricting process. The Board also voted to maintain its current size, which consists of a chair at large an...

July 1 Ribbon Cutting for Davis Drive Extension Postponed

The ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for Thursday, July 1, 2021, to celebrate the opening of the Davis Drive extension has been postponed due to the forecast of inclement weather, including showers and thunderstorms. Loudoun County will announce the date...

Loudoun Wins National Achievement Awards for Innovation

Loudoun County has been recognized with nine 2021 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...

Loudoun Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations Encouraged to Apply for American Rescue Plan Act Funds

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. This funding will support organizations that are working to ...

Carl Rush is New Loudoun County Chief Equity Officer

Carl A. Rush has been selected as the new Loudoun County Chief Equity Officer, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced today. Rush was selected for the new position after a nationwide recruitment. His appointment is effective July 8, 2021.

The newly f...

Loudoun County to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Davis Drive Extension July 1

Update: 06/30/21: The event scheduled for July 1 has been postponed due to the forecast of inclement weather. Loudoun County will announce the date of the rescheduled event once it is available. 

Original News Release:

Loudoun County will hold a ri...

Loudoun Animal Shelter Receives 367 Animals During Investigation

The Loudoun County Department of Animal Services (LCAS) took custody of 367 animals following an animal hoarding investigation in Aldie. Cynthia L. Peer, 39, has been charged with 51 Class 1misdemeanors and 67 Class 4 misdemeanors, totaling 118 charges, a...

Board of Supervisors to Hold Transportation Summit June 29

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a Transportation Summit for Tuesday, June 29, 2021, beginning at 6:00 p.m. 

The summit is intended to provide Board members with a dedicated opportunity to discuss transportation issues, one of...

Walk-in Service Now Available at Loudoun COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

Loudoun County is now offering walk-in service at the COVID-19 vaccination clinic, which is located at Dulles Town Center, 21090 Dulles Town Circle in Sterling. Individuals 12 years and older are eligible for vaccination on a first-come, first-served basi...

County to Hold Grand Opening for Ashburn Senior Center June 17

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and departments of Parks, Recreation and Community Services and Transportation and Capital Infrastructure will celebrate the grand opening of the Ashburn Senior Center Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. The publ...

Board of Supervisors Adds Meetings to June Calendar

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has added two meetings to its June 2021 calendar. 

• Wednesday, June 9: The Board will hold a special business meeting Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 5:00 – 6:00 p. m. to hear public input on land use plan...

Final Paving on Riverside Parkway Scheduled to Begin June 9

• Update 6/3/2021: The work originally was scheduled to begin the week of June 14, 2021. The start date has been changed to Wednesday, June 9, 2021.

Loudoun County is scheduled to begin the pavement milling, final paving and pavement marking operations on th...

Social Distancing & Capacity Restrictions End May 28; Unvaccinated People Should Still Wear Masks

Beginning Friday, May 28, 2021, Loudoun County will implement Governor Ralph Northam’s Executive Order 79 (PDF), which lifts all remaining capacity limits for gatherings and social distancing requirements in previous executive orders that have b...

County Sells Bonds at Favorable Interest Rate

Loudoun County has sold $156.6 million in general obligation (GO) bonds at a favorable interest rate of 1.46%. The county received $21.2 million in premium, which was accepted and will be used for Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) projects to reduce a ...

Bond Rating Agencies Reaffirm Loudoun’s Triple-A Rating

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

Loudoun Hosts Jury Management Conference; Promotes Collaboration on Best Practices

The Loudoun County Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office recently hosted a conference on jury management attended by several circuit court clerks and deputy clerks from other jurisdictions in Virginia. 

During the conference, topics related to speci...

New Operating Hours for Loudoun COVID-19 Information Line

Effective this week, Loudoun County will change the hours of operation for the COVID-19 information line to Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays when Loudoun County government administrative offices are closed. This change eli...

Regional Homelessness in 2021 Lowest Ever Recorded

According to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ May 2021 Homelessness in Metropolitan Washington: Results and Analysis from the Annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of Persons Experiencing Homelessness report, the number of persons experienci...

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

Loudoun County has installed a new Wi-Fi hot spot for residents in western Loudoun. The county’s Department of Information Technology has installed outdoor Wi-Fi at the Lovettsville Community Center, which is operated by the Department of Parks,...

Loudoun County to Begin Vaccinating Adolescents Ages 12-15; Streamlines Appointment-Making Process

The Loudoun County Health Department will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment to adolescents ages 12 to 15 on Thursday, May 13, 2021, following approval by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). Vaccinations are free of charge for everyo...

Ina Fernández is New Director of Loudoun Department of Family Services

Ina Fernández will be the new director of the Loudoun County Department of Family Services, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced today. Fernández was selected after a nationwide recruitment. She has been serving as acting director since June 2020....

Loudoun Board of Supervisors to Hold Transit Summit May 25

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a Transit Summit for Tuesday, May 25, 2021, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The summit is intended to provide Board members with a dedicated opportunity to discuss transit issues, one of the Board’s strategic f...

Loudoun County Seeks Purchase Offers for Commercial Parcels in Aldie

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors is seeking purchase offers for three county-owned parcels of land totaling 6.31 acres, in Aldie, Virginia. At its April 20, 2021 meeting, the Board voted to consider offers on the Aldie Assemblage property, which co...

Loudoun County Commends State Corporation Commission’s Decision on Greenway Rate Hike Request

On Monday, April 26, 2021, the State Corporation Commission (SCC) issued a decision denying the request by toll road operator Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II) to increase toll rates on the Dulles Greenway by about 35% over a 5-year period.

TRIP...

COVID-19 Vaccine Online Self-Scheduling Now Open to Loudoun Residents, No Pre-Registration Required

Beginning today, Thursday, April 29, individuals 16 and over can directly schedule an appointment online to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine at the Loudoun County Health Department vaccination clinic located at Dulles Town Center in Sterling.

The Health Dep...

Loudoun County Transit Resumes Fare Collection May 3

Loudoun County Transit will resume fare collection on all bus routes on Monday, May 3, 2021. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved the waiver of bus fares; at its April 20, 2021 business meeting, the b...

Loudoun to Implement New Ordinance Banning Firearms in County Facilities

Loudoun County is taking steps to enforce the recently amended Chapter 684 of the Codified Ordinances of Loudoun County – Weapons and Explosives, which generally prohibits guns in county buildings, including community and recreation centers, and...

Loudoun to Resume Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

The Loudoun County Health Department will resume using the single-dose Johnson and Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine following a joint announcement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indicating ...

Assistance Available for Loudoun Residents Impacted by COVID-19

While COVID-19 vaccines are bringing hope for the future, the pandemic’s economic impact continues to affect Loudoun County residents. 

If you or someone you know has been economically affected, Loudoun’s Information and Referr...

Loudoun County Launches New Transit App

Loudoun County Transit has launched a new mobile app called “Transit.” Loudoun County will provide all updates regarding any impacts to bus service through the Transit app. The app replaces the county’s previous text service&...

Loudoun County Officials Praise New Law Limiting Greenway Toll Increases

Loudoun County officials are celebrating the culmination of years of effort to curb toll increases on the Dulles Greenway. Governor Northam has signed legislation passed by the General Assembly during the 2021 special session (HB 1832 and SB 1259) that es...

Loudoun County Taking Steps to Restore Potomac River Ferry Service

Loudoun County will study available options for resuming ferry service between Montgomery County, Maryland and Loudoun County. The study will include options for restoring service at White’s Ferry. Ferry service across the Potomac River is recog...

Loudoun Board of Supervisors Approves Nonprofit Human Service Grant Funding Awards for FY 2022

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved annual awards for funding to community nonprofit organizations during its meeting on April 20, 2021. Funding opportunities were made available to tax-exempt, private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations that pr...

Loudoun Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

The Loudoun County Health Department will pause its use of the single-dose Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine immediately in accordance with the Virginia Department of Health’s announcement this morning. 

As of this morning, approxima...

Loudoun County Moves to Phase 2 of COVID-19 Vaccination Plan; Includes Everyone 16 and Older

The Loudoun County Health Department is announcing that effective Monday, April 12, 2021, Loudoun County is expanding COVID-19 vaccination opportunities to include all Loudoun County residents who are 16 years of age and older and encourages them to pre-r...

Temporary Traffic Pattern to Begin on New Segment of Riverside Parkway

Loudoun County is scheduled to shift traffic to a new 0.4-mile segment of Riverside Parkway from the intersection of Silvery Blue Terrace to Smith Circle (east), beginning Thursday, April 15, 2021 and ending in early fall 2021. The temporary traffic patte...

Message from the Commissioner of the Revenue: COVID-19 Impacts Vehicle Values for 2021

Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. wants vehicle owners in Loudoun County to know that they could see increases in their personal property tax bills that are due on May 5, 2021. This is not due to a tax rate increase or reduction in tax relie...

Board of Supervisors Adopts FY 2022 Budget; Lowers Tax Rate by 5.5 Cents

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved a budget totaling approximately $3.3 billion in total appropriations for the general county government and school system for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. The adopted budget includes a real property tax rate o...

Loudoun Expands COVID-19 Vaccinations to Include All Essential Workers in Virginia’s Phase 1c Group

The Loudoun County Health Department is announcing that effective today, Monday, April 5, 2021, Loudoun County will expand COVID-19 vaccination opportunities to include all people who are in the Virginia Department of Health’s Phase 1c priority ...

Loudoun Makes Significant Progress on Vaccination Waitlist

Loudoun County continues to make progress through the waitlist of people who are pre-registered for a COVID-19 vaccine. As a result, the county is currently making vaccination appointments for people who are pre-registered and in Virginia’s Phas...

Change of Location and Time for Joint Supervisors/School Board Committee Meetings

The time and locations of the Joint Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and School Board Committee meetings for the remainder of 2021 have changed from the committee’s original schedule. The committee will meet at 5:00 p.m. on:

• Monday, April 5, 2021, Loudo...

Loudoun County Officials Recommend Against Spring Break Travel; Urge Continued Vigilance

The Loudoun County Health Department continues to discourage non-essential travel at this time, particularly for spring break and upcoming holidays, to slow the spread of COVID-19 and limit the potential of bringing variant forms of the coronavirus back i...

Loudoun Expands COVID-19 Vaccinations to Include All Essential Workers in Virginia’s Phase 1b Group

The Loudoun County Health Department is announcing that effective today, Friday, March 19, 2021, Loudoun County will begin expanding COVID-19 vaccination opportunities to all Virginia Department of Health Phase 1b priority groups, which include people 65 ...

Commissioner of the Revenue Mails Applications and Certifications for Tax Relief Program

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. announces that participants in Loudoun’s tax relief program for the elderly and disabled should soon begin receiving renewal forms. Applications and certifications for tax year 2021 were recen...

Loudoun Hosts Free COVID-19 Mass Testing Event February 24; Schedules Smaller Events through March

Loudoun County’s schedule of free, drive thru COVID-19 testing events includes a large-scale event February 24 and smaller, twice-weekly testing events through March. 

The testing events are open to all. There are no age or residency req...

Loudoun COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-screen Survey to Close Friday, Feb. 12 at 5:00 P.M.

The Virginia Department of Health has announced the launch of a Statewide Vaccine Pre-Registration System to provide a unified and comprehensive process for people in Virginia to pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine. 

As a result of the new state...

Loudoun County Administrator Presents Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2022

County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has presented a proposed budget for the Loudoun County government to the Board of Supervisors for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY 2022), which begins July 1, 2021. The budget totals $3.3 billion in appropriations for the county gov...

Health Department Launches Online COVID-19 Vaccine Pre-Screening Survey; Adds Adults 65+ to Phase 1b

The Commonwealth of Virginia announced on January 14, 2021, that Virginia would follow federal guidelines issued earlier this week and move adults aged 65 and older from Phase 1c into Phase 1b. This change also moves people aged 16 through 64 years with a...

Board of Supervisors Sets 2021 Meeting Schedule; Elects Saines Vice Chairman

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has set its meeting schedule for 2021 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...

COVID-19 Vaccine: When and Where Do You Get It?

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has provided additional details about the commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts that will begin to ramp up in the coming weeks. This announcement provides additional clarity to when and where members of the public wil...