News & Announcements

County Observes Martin Luther King Junior Holiday

Loudoun County government administrative offices will be closed Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

• View the Loudoun County government holiday schedule.

If you are planning to participate in any holiday-related a...

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...

Loudoun County Continuum of Care to Conduct Annual Point-in-Time Count

The Loudoun County Continuum of Care (CoC), along with jurisdictions that make up the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, is preparing to conduct the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of people who are experiencing homelessness. The count is sc...

Loudoun County Bus Service Impacted by Inaugural Events

In coordination with regional transportation organizations and to ensure the safety of Loudoun County commuters leading up to and following the presidential inauguration, Loudoun County Transit will modify the Commuter Bus Service in the area.  F...

Loudoun County Hosts Free COVID-19 Testing Event January 27

Loudoun County has scheduled another free drive-thru COVID-19 testing event: 

• Wednesday, January 27, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Claude Moore Park, 46150 Loudoun Park Lane in Sterling.

The January 27 testing event is open to all. There...

Workforce Resource Center to Host Virtual Job Fair with Local Employers January 27

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a Virtual Job Fair on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

The Virtual Job Fair will feature local employers with full-time, part-time and flex-schedule job openings in Loudoun C...

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...

Virtual Mental Health First Aid Trainings Scheduled in January

Anyone interested in having a better understanding of mental illness is encouraged to sign up for one of the next virtual Loudoun County Mental Health First Aid trainings. 

The free classes cover: 

• Common signs and symptoms of mental illne...

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...

Loudoun County Auction Features Bargains on Tire Cables, Children’s Toys and More

Just in time for winter driving, the current Loudoun County surplus auction features tire cables designed to provide traction on slippery roads. Other items include children’s toys, children’s DVDs and Blu-ray Discs, laptop computers and other miscellaneo...

Leesburg Man Charged with Shooting Cat in Sterling

A tip from a concerned citizen has led to the arrest of a Leesburg man in connection with the shooting of a cat in Sterling in November 2020. On January 4, 2021, Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) Humane Law Enforcement Officers, in partnership with th...

Loudoun Commissioner of the Revenue Mails Notices to Vehicle Owners

Loudoun Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. recently mailed notification of 2021 personal property filing requirements to all vehicle owners currently on the county’s tax rolls. Personal property includes automobiles, trucks, motorcy...

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 wastewater projects starting January 1, 2021.

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

Loudoun County Statement Regarding White’s Ferry Operations

The Loudoun County government is aware of published reports that imply White’s Ferry ceased operations due to the lack of an established public landing in Virginia. It is important to note that this legal matter is between a private property own...

Health Department to Coordinate COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers Not Already Signed Up

The Loudoun County Health Department is seeking to identify any health care offices or providers that are part of the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Phase 1a group for COVID-19 vaccination but are not already signed up to receive vaccine.

Health car...

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 Sunday, December 26, 2020, through Wednesday, January 20, 2021. 

Only natural, cut trees and wreaths are accepted; no artificial tree...

Virtual Trainings on Reversing Opioid Overdoses Scheduled for January 2021

Loudoun County has scheduled several virtual training sessions for January 2021 on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. The next REVIVE! sessions are scheduled for: 

• Monday, January 11, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, January 14, 2021, 12:...

Virtual Northern Virginia Housing Expo Begins Jan. 1; Features Resources for Homebuyers and Renters

The 2021 Northern Virginia Housing Expo will launch January 1, 2021, as a free virtual event. The online expo, geared to first-time homebuyers and renters, will feature the three key aspects of the annual regional housing expo in a virtual format: an exhi...

Loudoun County Seeks Proposals from Rental Property Owners for Project-Based Vouchers

The Loudoun County Office of Housing is now accepting proposals from the owners of rental property to contract with the county for Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs). PBVs will be awarded to rental property owners for assistance tied to specific housing units,...

Governor Announces New Mitigation Measures to Slow COVID-19 Spread in Virginia

With COVID-19 cases rising throughout Virginia, Governor Ralph Northam has announced new, targeted measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

The following mitigation measures will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, December 14, 2020:

• Modified Stay-a...

Construction at Loudoun Government Center to Temporarily Close Sidewalk & Move Bus Stop

Construction at the Loudoun County Government Center at 1 Harrison Street in Leesburg scheduled to begin Monday, December 14, 2020, will affect pedestrian and vehicular traffic on Harrison Street for about six weeks. 

The county will be constructi...

Health Officials Encourage Self-Notification of Contacts following COVID-19 Diagnosis

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Loudoun County and across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) have provided updated guidance to local health departments regardi...

COVID-19 Vaccine: 8 Things to Know Now

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has announced vaccination priorities for the Commonwealth as well as plans to begin distributing and administering COVID-19 vaccine before the end of the year.

“Virginia has made clear its commitment to ensuring vacc...

Help Fight the Spotted Lanternfly: Check Your Holiday Decorating Material for Egg Masses

If you purchase live material for your holiday decorating that was not grown in Loudoun County such as trees, wreaths and garlands, officials ask that you examine the material to look for egg masses of the spotted lanternfly; an invasive insect that can a...

Loudoun to Host Virtual COVID-19 Update with Health Director December 17

Loudoun County will host a virtual live COVID-19 question-and-answer session with Health Department Director Dr. David Goodfriend on Thursday, December 17, 2020, from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.

The live event will provide an opportunity to hear from Dr. Goodfriend ...

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Route 50 and Trailhead Drive Roundabout December 17

Loudoun County is hosting an online meeting to gain input from the public on the Route 50 and Trailhead Drive (Route 3395) roundabout. The public information meeting will be held Thursday, December 17, 2020, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Members of the public are...

Loudoun County Encourages Residents to Participate in Community Survey

Loudoun County is asking residents to participate in The National Community Survey during the coming weeks. Loudoun County surveys its residents periodically to get their feedback on government services, the county’s quality of life and priorities for gov...

Loudoun County Hosts Electronics Recycling Event December 5

Loudoun County will host an electronics recycling event Saturday, December 5, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 751 Miller Drive SE in Leesburg. There is a limit of five items per vehicle; a one-cubic-foot size box or equivalent size container for smal...

Construction Hours Extended Temporarily for New Courthouse; Scheduled for December 3 and 9, 2020

The contractor for the new Loudoun County Courthouse is planning to pour concrete slabs for the building’s basement. Due to the size and complexity of these pours, extended work hours are required.

Construction will start before, and potentially ...

Loudoun Health Officials Offer Guidance on College Students Returning Home for the Holidays

Loudoun County health officials recommend college students and their families take precautions as students return home for the holidays or extended breaks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. 

As college students travel home, many communities a...

Loudoun Second Half Real Property Tax Deadline is December 7, 2020

Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the second half real property tax is Monday, December 7, 2020. 

Payments postmarked after December 7, 2020, will incur a 10 percent late payment penalty....

Traffic Signal Work Set to Begin Nov. 30 at Loudoun County Parkway and George Washington Boulevard

On Monday, November 30, 2020, Loudoun County is scheduled to begin traffic signal work at the intersection of Loudoun County Parkway and George Washington Boulevard, weather permitting. This work will be conducted during the day, Monday through Friday, fr...

Loudoun Nonprofit Grant Funding Application Now Available

Loudoun County’s grant application process for human service nonprofit organizations is underway with the posting of the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY 2022) Human Service Nonprofit Grant Application at loudoun.gov/nonprofitgrants.

Tax-exempt, private, nonprofit 501...

Loudoun to Reduce Capacity in Board Room; Public Encouraged to View Supervisors’ Meetings Remotely

Loudoun County is reducing the capacity of the Board Room at the Loudoun County Government Center to 25 members of the public following Governor Ralph Northam’s announcement Friday of new statewide measures that help mitigate the spread of COVID...

Governor Announces New COVID-19 Measures

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has announced new statewide measures to contain COVID-19, effective at midnight, Sunday, November 15, 2020. The new measures include a limit of 25 people for in-person gatherings, an expanded mask mandate to include Virgini...

Next Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is November 21 in Sterling

The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2020, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Claude Moore Park, 46150 Loudoun Park Lane in Sterling. This is the last scheduled HHW event in 2020. The...

Transportation and Land Use Committee Meeting Rescheduled

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors’ Transportation and Land Use Committee meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. has been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 17, at 4:30 p.m., prior to the full Board’s business meeti...

Board of Supervisors Proclaims November 15, 2020, America Recycles Day in Loudoun County

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed November 15, 2020, as America Recycles Day in Loudoun County.  America Recycles Day is the nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle. The Board’s procl...

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...

Celebrating the Holidays Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Loudoun County Health Department encourages residents to plan their holiday celebrations and travel carefully to lower the risk of getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that ...

Assistant Loudoun County Administrator Earns Prestigious ICMA Credential

Assistant Loudoun County Administrator Valmarie Turner has earned the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. 

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

Public Invited to Take Loudoun County Unmet Housing Needs Survey

To assist in the development of Loudoun County’s Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan (UHNSP), members of the public are invited to take part in an online survey on housing, community development needs and fair housing issues.

The Loudoun County Office of Ho...

Loudoun Election Officials Explain Vote Counting and Vote Credit Processes

Loudoun County election officials remind voters that how votes are counted and how voters are given credit for voting in an election are two separate processes. 

“There is a lot of misinformation being generated on social media concernin...

Alexandre Espinosa is Loudoun’s New Chief Financial Officer

Following a national search, Alexandre A. Espinosa has been appointed as Loudoun County’s chief financial officer (CFO) and director of the Department of Finance and Budget, effective January 7, 2021, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced Friday.&a...

Loudoun County Announces Transit System Adjustments Beginning November 2

Loudoun County Transit will modify Commuter Bus and Metro Connection Bus services beginning Monday, November 2, 2020. Due to changes in passenger demands, the number of trips on some existing routes will be reduced, while new Commuter Bus routes will be a...

Loudoun County Cold Weather Shelter Opens November 15

The Loudoun County Cold Weather Shelter will open Sunday, November 15, 2020, for adults in the community who are experiencing a housing crisis resulting in homelessness. The shelter, which provides a warm indoor sleeping environment, meals and shower faci...

Six Things to Know about the November 3, 2020, General Election in Loudoun

Loudoun County voters will go to the polls Tuesday, November 3, 2020, for a general election. Here are six important things Loudoun County election officials would like voters to know about the election:

1. Know When to Vote

• Polls in Loudoun County will be ...

Loudoun Election Officials Urge Absentee Voters to Turn in Ballots Now

Loudoun County election officials ask that voters who have not yet returned their completed absentee ballots for the November 3, 2020, General Election do so as soon as possible. Officials are encouraging voters to take their absentee ballots to any one o...

Loudoun County Flag to be Lowered in Honor of Fred Howard

Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis J. Randall has ordered the Loudoun County flag lowered to half-staff at the Loudoun County Government Center in honor of former Clerk of the Circuit Court Frederick R. Howard, who died October 25, 2020, at...

Phase 2 Lane Closures at Eastbound Route 7 & Belmont Ridge Road Interchange Begin October 28

Motorists should be prepared for traffic delays at the interchange of eastbound Route 7 and Belmont Ridge Road Wednesday, October 28, 2020, when Loudoun County will be making asphalt repairs within the outer eastbound lane of Route 7. The repair work is s...

Traffic Delays Expected at Tall Cedars and Stone Springs Intersection Oct. 26 and 27

Loudoun County officials say motorists should expect brief traffic delays Monday, October 26, and Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at the intersection of Tall Cedars Parkway and Stone Springs Boulevard in Aldie during the installation of traffic signal mast arm...

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Route 15 North Widening Project October 29

Loudoun County is hosting an online meeting to gain input from the public on the Route 15 North widening from Battlefield Parkway to Montresor Road. The public information meeting will be held Thursday, October 29, 2020, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Me...

Board of Supervisors to Hold Strategic Planning Retreat October 26

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold an all-day strategic planning retreat Monday, October 26, 2020.

In preparation for the retreat, which will be facilitated by a consultant, the Board discussed the proposed agenda and potential br...

Loudoun County to Hold Virtual Public Meetings for Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan Oct. 28 and 29

Members of the public are invited to take part in a series of community conversations on the development of the Loudoun County Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan (UHNSP). The Loudoun County Office of Housing will host two virtual public meetings to share ...

Lane Closures Scheduled for Eastbound Rt. 7 at the Rt. 7-659/Belmont Ridge Road Interchange

Beginning on October 23, 2020, Loudoun County plans for day and night lane closures of eastbound Route 7 at the Route7-659/Belmont Ridge Road interchange. The closures are necessary to complete full depth asphalt repairs at two locations within the outer ...

Loudoun County Sells Refunding Bonds at Favorable Interest Rate

Loudoun County has completed a bond sale with proceeds from the sale of general obligation (GO) refunding bonds going into escrow to pay off outstanding refunding bonds and public improvement bonds. In advance of the sales, the nation’s top bond...

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 2020 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institu...

Mental Health First Aid Classes Return on a Virtual Platform

Mental Health First Aid classes conducted by the Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services are resuming with a new curriculum and on a virtual platform.

Anyone interested in having a better understanding of mental illness and ...

Loudoun County Health Department Offers Free Flu Shots October 17 in Sterling

The Loudoun County Health Department will offer free flu shots at Park View High School, 400 West Laurel Avenue, Sterling, Saturday, October 17, 2020, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Free flu shots will be offered to anyone 9 years and older on a first-come, firs...

Deadline to Register to Vote in November Election is October 13

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 13, 2020, to do so in order to vote in the November 3 general election. The voter registratio...

Loudoun County Animal Services Investigating Suspicious Deaths of Three Cats

Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) is conducting an investigation into the suspicious deaths of three cats found discarded in a black garbage bag in the McKimmey Boat Ramp Point of Rocks area. The cats were discovered in an untied garbage bag on Septem...

Supervisors Spotlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Cite Pandemic as Critical Factor

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, highlighting the increased danger that the COVID-19 pandemic presents to survivors of domestic violence. 

The proclamation cites the pandemic for ...

Entry into Land Use Program No Longer Requires 5-Year Production History

Loudoun Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. wants agricultural property owners to know about changes to the criteria to participate in the Land Use Assessment Program, which will make it easier for landowners to qualify. 

The Land Use ...

Donations of Personal Protective Equipment Still Needed

The need for personal protective equipment (PPE) and monetary donations to support the pandemic response continues in Loudoun County. The county uses monetary donations to purchase PPE and distributes the equipment to long-term care facilities and other h...

Loudoun Election Officials Remind Voters of Proper Procedures for Absentee and Early Voting

Loudoun County election officials remind voters of the proper procedures for absentee voting and early voting for the November 3 general election. 

“There are three things that appear to be causing some concern and confusion among voters right now...

Loudoun Officials Offer Guidance for a Safe Halloween during COVID-19 Pandemic

Loudoun County officials recommend that residents do not engage in traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating this Halloween or other activities that risk transmission of COVID-19.

“We all have a role in making Halloween as safe as possible this ...

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Aldie Fire & Rescue Station

Loudoun County is hosting an online public meeting to share information about the Aldie Fire and Rescue station project Monday, October 5, 2020, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted by the Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastruc...

Loudoun County Publishes Digital Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Story

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

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

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

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

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

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

Loudoun County is Again a Top Digital County

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

Loudoun County Releases Significant Incident Review of Goose Creek Drowning

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

Northern Virginia Localities Urge Governor to Set Regional Targets for Reopening

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

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

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

Loudoun County Urges Community to Practice Social Distancing

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