News & Announcements

Loudoun Nonprofit Human Service Grant Funding Awards Approved

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

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

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

Loudoun County will ...

George Washington’s Will on Display in Loudoun County as Part of Historic Records Presentation

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

Loudoun County Hosts Public Information Meeting on Bles Park Improvements

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

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

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

Loudoun County Initiative to Develop Fatherhood Skills Begins April 22, 2019

A free 12-week program sponsored by the Loudoun County Department of Family Services will help fathers develop skills they can use to be more involved in their children’s lives. 

Area fathers are invited to register for the National Fatherhood Ini...

Loudoun County to be Featured in National Television Program

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

The educational documentary profiles Loudoun Coun...

Loudoun County Offers Homebuyer Assistance Programs

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

Down Payment/Closing Costs Assistance Program 

The Down Payment/Closing Costs Assistance Pro...

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

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

Phot...

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

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

The educational sessions offered by...

Next Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is April 13, 2019, in Hamilton

The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event will be held Saturday, April 13, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Harmony Park and Ride, 39464 East Colonial Highway, Hamilton.  Any questions on the day of the event concernin...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Board of Supervisors established the local ...

Board Begins Review of Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan

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

Due to concerns about acce...

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

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

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

Seats Available in Upcoming Adult Mental Health First Aid Class June 1

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

Planning Commission Certifies Draft Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan

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

Loudoun County Breaks Ground on New Bolen Park Soccer Stadium

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

Board of Supervisors Approves Silver District West Applications

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

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

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

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

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

Applications for Community Water & Wastewater Project Help Due March 31

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

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

County Issues Notice of Violation for Tree Removal at Golf Course

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

On ...

First Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste Event of 2019 is March 23 in Leesburg

Loudoun County announces the 2019 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) spring collection schedule with the first collection event of the year set for Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 751 Miller Drive, SE in Leesburg. All HHW events are free and are held on Saturda...

Loudoun Tourism Grant Application for Fiscal Year 2020 is Online

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

Loudoun County Surplus Auction Features Bargains on Specialty Vehicles and More

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

Loudoun Launches Conservation Easement Assistance Program

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

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

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

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

The free rides will be ...

County Accepting Applications from Nonprofits for Property Tax Exemptions

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations seeking an exemption from Loudoun County real and/or personal property taxes for the 2020 tax year. The deadline to apply for the exempti...

Loudoun Sponsors Upcoming Trainings on Reversing Opioid Overdoses

Loudoun County continues to host training sessions on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. The next Revive! sessions are scheduled for: 

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

All classe...

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

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

Loudoun County Business Tax Filings Due March 1, 2019

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

County Administrator Presents Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2020

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

Loudoun Commissioner of the Revenue to Hold Real Estate Tax Relief Seminars

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

Finance/Government Operations and Economic Development Committee Meeting Rescheduled

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

Loudoun County Hosts Panel Discussion on Homelessness February 26

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

The free event will feature a panel presentation...

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

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

Agencies attendin...

Loudoun County to Operate Warming Station February 18, 2019

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

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

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

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

Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan Process Continues

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

FEMA Revises Loudoun County Flood Insurance Rate Map

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

2019 Loudoun County Real Estate Assessments Available Online

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. announces that Loudoun County real estate assessments for tax year 2019 are now available online at www.loudoun.gov/parceldatabase. Printed assessment notices will be mailed to property owners...

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

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

Residents Give Loudoun County High Marks for Livability

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

Loudoun County Opens Eastern Loudoun Family Services Center

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

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

Loudoun County Business Tax Filings Due March 1

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

Seats Available in Upcoming Mental Health First Aid Classes

Anyone interested in having a better understanding of mental illness and how to help those experiencing a mental health challenge is encouraged to attend an upcoming Mental Health First Aid class offered by the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, ...

Loudoun County to Operate Warming Station January 30 and 31, 2019

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

Adults ages 18 a...

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

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

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

Loudoun Workforce Resource Center Offers Needs Evaluations to Businesses

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

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

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

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

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

Loudoun County Offers Resources to Federal Workers

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

• Financial Assist...

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

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

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

Loudoun to Assist Workers Affected by Federal Government Shutdown

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

Lovettsville Special Election February 5; Voter Registration Deadline January 22

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

The deadline to register to vote f...

Loudoun County to Operate Warming Station January 21, 2019

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

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

Loudoun Celebrates Completion of Claiborne Parkway

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

The project, which was ma...

Letourneau Elected Chairman of Northern Virginia Transportation Commission

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

Loudoun Receives National Recognition for Support of Solar Energy

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

Loudoun Commissioner of the Revenue Mails Notices to Vehicle Owners

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

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

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

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

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

Under the rules ...

Loudoun Offers Community Water and Wastewater Project Assistance

The Loudoun County Water and Wastewater Program will begin accepting applications for county assistance with community water and/or wastewater projects starting January 1, 2019.

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

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

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

Loudoun Workforce Resource Center Offers Coffee with a Career Counselor

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

Loudoun Offers Christmas Tree Recycling at Several Locations

Loudoun County is offering five locations for residents to drop off their Christmas trees for recycling beginning Wednesday, December 26, 2018, through Sunday, January 20, 2019. 

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

Board of Supervisors Adjusts Schedule for December and January

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

Loudoun Receives National Recognition for Budget Presentation

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

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

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

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

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

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

Election Officials Celebrate Continued Success of Page Program

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

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

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

Officials Celebrate Widening of Belmont Ridge Road in Loudoun County

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

Loudoun County Launches New User-Focused County Government Website

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

Loudoun Surplus Auction Features Bargains on Utility Vehicles and More

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

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

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

Alaina Ray is New Loudoun County Director of Planning and Zoning

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

Loudoun Nonprofit Grant Funding Application Available December 3, 2018

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

Commissioner of the Revenue to Hold Real Estate Tax Relief Seminars

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

Loudoun Surveys Cable TV Subscribers

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

Comcast Communicati...

Special State Senate Election Set for January 8

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

Loudoun County Cold Weather Shelter is Now Open

The Loudoun County Cold Weather Shelter will open Thursday, November 15, 2018, for adults in the community who are experiencing a housing crisis resulting in homelessness. The shelter, which provides a warm indoor sleeping environment, will be open from 9...

Loudoun County Unveils New Online Resource: GeoHub

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

Next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste Event is November 17

The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event will be held Saturday, November 17, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Claude Moore Park, 46150 Loudoun Park Lane in Sterling. Follow Loudoun Park Lane to the final parking lot and ball field...

Draft Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan is Online

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

Loudoun County Administrator Receives Visionary Leadership Award

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

Loudoun Zoning Administrator Receives Top Award from Statewide Zoning Association

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

Loudoun Transit Announces Bus Service Route Changes Effective in July 2018

In a continuing effort to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Loudoun County Transit bus service, a number of schedule changes will go into effect throughout the month of July 2018. The modifications include new routes and stops for the Local ...

Loudoun Earns Achievement Award for Popular Annual Financial Report

Loudoun County’s first-ever Popular Annual Financial Report has received the Outstanding Achievement Award in Popular Annual Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.

The award ...

Anne Lewis is New Assistant Loudoun County Administrator

Anne Lewis has been appointed as an Assistant Loudoun County Administrator effective June 21, 2018, after a nationwide search, Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced Monday. “Among the very competitive pool of applicants f...

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 robust economy, the size and diversity of its tax base, growth potential and strong ma...

Report: Homelessness Declines in Region, Increases in Loudoun

A recently-released report, Homelessness in Metropolitan Washington, by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments indicates an overall decrease in the number of households experiencing homelessness in the region, with an increase recorded in Loud...

County Hosts Open House on Proposed New Bolen Park Soccer Stadium May 30

Loudoun County will host an open house regarding a proposed soccer facility at Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Cool Spring Elementary School, which is located at 501 Tavistock Dri...

Loudoun County Announces Suicide Prevention PSA Winners

The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services (MHSADS) and the Community Services Board (CSB) announced the winners of a public service announcement (PSA) video contest during the regular CSB meeting on May 10,...

Keith Johnson is New Loudoun County Combined Fire & Rescue System Chief

Keith Johnson has been selected as the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System Chief, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced Wednesday. Johnson has been serving as acting chief of the system since February 2018, following the retirement of W....

Loudoun County Works with Waze to Improve Traffic Information

Loudoun County is taking steps to help reduce traffic congestion by participating in the Waze Connected Citizens Program, one of the first Virginia localities to do so. Local incident data from the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) is being ...

Loudoun Board Adopts New Ordinance to Require Short-Term Rental Registration

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted a new ordinance that requires operators of short-term residential rentals such as Airbnb, to register with the county, beginning July 1, 2018. Under the new chapter of the codified ordinances, registrati...

Envision Loudoun Process Yields Draft Comprehensive Plan for Public Review

Following more than 18 months of work by the Envision Loudoun Stakeholders Committee, which is comprised of various citizens and representatives of key groups within the county, and input from thousands of residents, a draft of a new Comprehensive Plan ha...

Grand Opening for Dulles South Recreation and Community Center & Dulles South Senior Center May 4

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 Dulles South Recreation and Community Center and the Dulles South Sen...