News & Announcements

Business Hazardous Waste Collection Event Set for October 5, 2023

Loudoun County will host a hazardous waste collection event for businesses and other non-residential generators on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Pre-registration is required to participate, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 29. T...

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) 2022 Popular Annual Fi...

Prospective Jurors Needed for 2024 Jury Trials in Loudoun

The Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Jury Management team is sending out 50,000 jury questionnaire postcards to Loudoun County residents in the month of September for the purpose of determining who is qualified for jury duty in Loudoun County in 2024. These m...

Members Sought for Loudoun County Continuum of Care

The Loudoun County Continuum of Care (CoC) is seeking applicants for membership. The CoC is a community coalition of public, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations that provide a variety of shelter and support services to persons who are homeless or at ...

Next Session of Online Initiative to Develop Fatherhood Skills Begins October 10

The next session of the program sponsored by Loudoun County to help fathers build skills to become even stronger dads begins Tuesday, October 10, 2023. All fathers are welcome to attend the free, 12-week, virtual program. 

Area fathers are encoura...

New Ordinance Requires Removal of Lizzio Center Drive Structure

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance during its September 13, 2023, public hearing that requires the owner of an unfinished building located at 25450 Lizzio Center Drive to remove the structure. If the owner does not remove the str...

Early Voting for November Election Begins September 22; Deadline to Register to Vote is October 16

Loudoun County election officials remind voters of important dates and deadlines for the upcoming general election on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. 

• Friday, September 22: First day of early voting at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, 75...

Applications for Loudoun’s ARPA Tourism Grant Program Now Available

Loudoun County is now accepting applications for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Tourism Grant Program. 

The grant funding is available to organizations that are responsible for organizing and hosting festivals, events and other activities tha...

Loudoun Offers Mental Health Education & Substance Abuse Prevention Trainings in September

Loudoun County offers ongoing mental health education and substance abuse prevention trainings. All trainings are free, but seats are limited and registration is required, with the exception of Rapid REVIVE! The schedule of upcoming classes for September ...

Current Loudoun County Auction Features Bargains on Government Surplus Items

The September Loudoun County surplus auction offers bargains on a variety of items, including a Life Fitness treadmill, Caterpillar diesel generator and 2015 Jeep Compass Sport 4x4. Other items include a battery-powered dolly, water polo goals, office fur...

Applications for Loudoun’s ARPA Community Support Services Nonprofit Grant Program Now Available

Loudoun County is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Support Services Grant Program. 

The program is designed to assist nonprofits in supplying funds for durable medical equipm...

Loudoun County, Prevention Alliance of Loudoun Host Recovery Festival September 16

Loudoun County, in partnership with the Prevention Alliance of Loudoun (PAL) and Loudoun Serenity House, will celebrate Recovery Month by hosting the third annual Loudoun Recovery Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Do...

Next Loudoun Household Hazardous Waste Event is September 9 in Hamilton

The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection event is scheduled for Saturday, September 9, 2023, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., at the Harmony Park and Ride, 39464 East Colonial Highway in Hamilton. Loudoun residents are welcome to bring HHW...

Update: Heat Advisory Issued Wednesday for Loudoun; Officials Offer Advice on How to Beat the Heat

Update: 9/6/23: 

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory that includes Loudoun County for Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 12:00 noon to  7:00 p.m. The weather service is forecasting temperatures in the upper 90s and hea...

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 2023 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institu...

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 acco...

September is National Preparedness Month: “Take Control in 1,2,3”

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 “Take Control in 1,...

CountrySide Area Stream Restoration Project to begin in October

Loudoun County plans to begin a stream restoration project in the CountrySide area this fall that is intended to increase animal habitat, improve local water quality and reduce pollutants and sediments into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The stream, which ...

Board of Supervisors Schedules Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Work Sessions

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will consider potential revisions to the county’s Zoning Ordinance during a series of work sessions in September and October. The work sessions are the next step in the multiyear Zoning Ordinance Rewrite (ZOR) proje...

Office of Mapping and Geographic Information Closed to In-Person Services August 28 – September 1

The Loudoun County Office of Mapping and Geographic Information will be closed to the public for in-person services Monday, August 28 through Friday, September 1, 2023, for office renovation. Members of the public may contact the office by email and phone...

Loudoun Supervisors Participate in Kickoff of Dominion Solar Project at Dulles Airport

Members of the Loudoun Board of Supervisors joined with representatives from Dominion Energy, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and federal, state and local leaders Tuesday for the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Dulles Solar and Storage pr...

Workforce Resource Center Offers Special Events 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. 

“Ou...

Loudoun County’s New Online Land Management System is Live

Loudoun County has launched its new online land management system, LandMARC (Land Management, Applications, Research, Coordination), which is designed to increase efficiency and transparency for Loudoun businesses and residents. The system is a comprehens...

Potential Exposure to Rabid Cat at Loudoun Shopping/Restaurant Center

The Loudoun County Health Department is encouraging anyone who may have come into contact with a rabid cat and/or its kittens outside of a local shopping and restaurant area to contact their health care provider or the Health Department as soon as possibl...

40 Cats Removed from Hoarding Situation in Sterling Home

Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) has taken 40 cats into its care following a pet hoarding investigation that revealed unsafe living conditions for animals and people. The cats are currently receiving veterinary care and will be available for adoption...

Public Comment on Greenway Toll Increase Request Now Open; SCC Hearing Set

The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has opened its public comment opportunity and scheduled hearings on an application (Case # PUR-2023-00089) from the owners of the Dulles Greenway requesting to increase the maximum tolls for most drivers to ...

Lucketts Fire and Rescue Station Receives Green Design Award

The Lucketts Fire and Rescue Station has been recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) with the Judge’s Choice Award as part of the USGBC National Capital Regional 2023 Community Leader Awards. This award recognizes health and wellness in bui...

Virginia Association of Counties Recognizes Loudoun for Model Programs

Three Loudoun County programs have been recognized for excellence and innovation by the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo). The county’s efforts to prevent food insecurity, help Loudoun entrepreneurs and increase equitable access to sidewalks and tra...

Church Street in Leesburg to Close for Utility Pole Removal on August 1

Upcoming projects on Church Street in Leesburg will affect traffic Tuesday, August 1 and Saturday, August 5, 2023. 

Church Street to Close for Utility Pole Removal on August 1

Dominion Energy is scheduled to begin electrical pole removal on Church ...

Loudoun County, Prevention Alliance of Loudoun Host Summer Wellness Fest Aug. 5

Loudoun County, in partnership with the Prevention Alliance of Loudoun (PAL), will host the second annual Summer Wellness Fest on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise Street in Sterling.&a...

Loudoun Board Authorizes Community Development Authority for Rivana Public Infrastructure

During its July 18, 2023, meeting, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors authorized the creation of the Rivana at Innovation Station Community Development Authority (CDA). The CDA is a mechanism that allows for an investment in public infrastructure f...

Supervisors Schedule Public Hearing on Draft Zoning Ordinance July 26

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a special public hearing on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. on a Zoning Ordinance Amendment. The public hearing will be held in the Board Room of the Government Center, 1 Harrison St. SE ...

Board of Supervisors Approves Loudoun Tourism Grants for Fiscal Year 2024

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved the awarding of the county’s annual Restricted Transient Occupancy Tax (RTOT) Tourism Grants for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024). RTOT grants are designed to support local tourism events and initiatives that...

County Offers Grants to Businesses Affected by Road Name Changes

Loudoun County is offering grants to help businesses financially impacted by the renaming of several streets and roads in Loudoun County. The county’s Road Renaming Business Assistance Program is open to for-profit and nonprofit businesses with an address...

Loudoun County Opens Youth Services Center; Providing New Services for Youth and Families

Loudoun County is offering new support services for young people and their families at the new Youth Services Center in Leesburg. The facility is home to the new Youth and Family Resource Center, the new RISE Youth Shelter and the re-located Juvenile Dete...

Loudoun County to Oppose Greenway Toll Increase Proposal

Loudoun County continues to oppose toll rate increases that have once again been proposed by the operators of the Dulles Greenway. Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II) has filed an application this week (Case # PUR-2023-00089) with the State Corpo...

Loudoun County Adopts Ordinance Governing Conduct on Metro

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted a new section of the county’s codified ordinances that governs behavior on Metrorail trains as well as in Metrorail stations and facilities in the county. The Board unanimously approved the new...

Loudoun County Health Department is Now Locally Administered

The Loudoun County Health Department is now under the administration of the county government, completing a process formally initiated by Loudoun County in 2020 with its fall Legislative Report, to serve Loudoun residents better and improve several operat...

Loudoun County to Launch New Online Land Management System in August; Services Impacted

Loudoun County is scheduled to launch its new online land management system on Monday, August 14, 2023. The system, called LandMARC (Land Management, Applications, Research, Coordination) is designed to increase efficiency and transparency for Loudoun bus...

Loudoun County Landfill Makes Temporary Adjustments to Waste Oil Recycling Service

The collection of waste oil for recycling at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility, 21101 Evergreen Mills Road in Leesburg, is being adjusted due to the need to replace the oil collection tank, a process that could take several months.&nb...

Loudoun County Updates Public Notification Process for Public Hearings

During its July 5, 2023, meeting, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors approved an update to its Rules of Order, which changes the notice requirements related to approval of land use applications and amendments to county ordinances. The update is necessary du...

Loudoun Awarded Federal Grant for Low-Emission, Compressed Natural Gas Buses

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded Loudoun County $13.8 million to purchase 37 compressed natural gas buses, construct a fueling station and update its maintenance facility. The purchase of buses for Loudoun County Transit, the county’s ...

Solarize NOVA Offers Loudoun Homeowners Free Solar Assessments, Discounted Prices on Solar Systems

The Solarize NOVA program has returned to Loudoun County. Now through August 31, 2023, Loudoun County homeowners have the opportunity to sign up to learn more about solar power options specific to their property and take advantage of streamlined installat...

Organizers Plan Local Activities to Celebrate the American Revolution, Highlight Loudoun’s Role

A series of readings of the Declaration of Independence across the county on the Fourth of July will kick off Loudoun’s participation in a statewide celebration of 250 years of American independence.

The Virginia American Revolution 250 Commissio...

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

Loudoun County’s application process for the Affordable Multi-Family Housing Loan Program for developers has opened with the release of the 2023 Notice of Funding Availability.

For-profit and nonprofit affordable housing developers are eligible to apply fo...

Loudoun County Landfill Waste Disposal Fee to Increase July 1, 2023

The waste disposal fee at the Loudoun County Solid Waste Management Facility is scheduled to increase to $71 a ton effective Saturday, July 1, 2023. 

The waste disposal fee at the gate will increase from $68 to $71 per ton; all other fees will rem...

Loudoun Resumes In-Person Services for the Women, Infants, and Children Program; Opens Second Office

The Loudoun County Health Department is resuming in-person services for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program by appointment in a phased approach, beginning this week. The WIC office had been closed to in-person services during the pandemic. Addi...

Loudoun Freedom Center to Serve as Resident Curator for Union Street School Property

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved a lease agreement with the Loudoun Freedom Center for the historic Union Street School property. The Union Street School property, located at 20 Union St. NW in Leesburg, becomes the first county proper...

Planning Commission Completes Draft Zoning Ordinance Review

The Loudoun County Planning Commission reached a pivotal milestone in the county’s multi-year Zoning Ordinance Rewrite project during its June 8, 2023, work session: a vote to forward the Planning Commission’s Draft Zoning Ordinance to the Board of Superv...

Community Meeting to Discuss Proposed Improvements for Mickie Gordon Memorial Park Set for June 29

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) will host a public meeting to address questions from the community and discuss the plans for the proposed improvements to Mickie Gordon Memorial Park on Thursday, June 29, 2023, 6:00 to 7:30 p...

Church Street Segment to Reopen; Access to Pennington Lot and Garage Changes

After 5:30 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023, a segment of Church Street NE, from North Street to the Pennington Lot in Leesburg, will reopen to traffic after being temporarily closed for road construction. Vehicles will access the Pennington Lot and Garage t...

Six Things to Know about the June 20, 2023, Primary Election in Loudoun

A Democratic Party primary election for state and local offices will be held in Loudoun County Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Election officials remind voters of six key things to know ahead of the election.

1. Know When to Vote

• Polls in Loudoun County will be ope...

Several Road Renamings Completed as Part of County Initiative

The road renaming initiative that began in Loudoun County in April 2022 has reached several milestones with the renaming of several streets and roads completed or nearly complete. 

The renaming of these roadways is a result of the Board of Supervi...

Purcellville Park and Ride Lot to Close; Bus Service to Change July 3

Effective Monday, July 3, 2023, Loudoun County Transit will close the Purcellville Park and Ride lot permanently. As a result, several Silver Line and Commuter Bus routes will be impacted. 

Purcellville Park & Ride Lot Closure

Beginning Monday,...

Three Things to Know about the Air Quality Alert for Loudoun & the Region

Loudoun County residents are advised that a Code Red Air Quality Alert has been issued for Northern Virginia and the greater metropolitan Washington D.C. region. Air quality is expected to be poor through Thursday, June 8, 2023, in part due to smoke from ...

Animal Rescue Group Staff Charged with Cruelty; More than 100 Animals Taken into Custody

A months-long investigation into the mistreatment of animals by an animal rescue organization in the Town of Round Hill has resulted in more than a dozen criminal charges against individuals involved with the operation of the Luck of the Irish Animal Resc...

Regional Homelessness on the Rise; Loudoun Continues to Provide Homeless Support Services

As homelessness in the Washington D.C. region rises, Loudoun County continues to offer support services for people facing a housing crisis. Homelessness in the Washington D.C. region is up 18% over last year, according to the Metropolitan Washington Counc...

Updated Draft Zoning Ordinance Now Available

The Loudoun County Planning Commission has reached another significant milestone in the ongoing Zoning Ordinance Rewrite project. A new draft of the proposed ordinance was published on May 19, 2023. The updated text incorporates the commission’s...

Loudoun Wins National Achievement Awards for Innovation

Loudoun County has been recognized with four 2023 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs. Loudoun’s award-winning programs are: 

Hal & Berni Hanson...

County Sells Bonds at Favorable Interest Rates

Loudoun County has sold $189.7 million of general obligation (GO) bonds at a favorable interest rate of 3.20%. The sale generated $27.6 million of premium, which was used to reduce the par amount of the bonds. Six bidders submitted offers for the county’s...

Loudoun to Cover Virginia’s School Funding Shortfall

During its May 16, 2023, business meeting, the Board of Supervisors increased the Loudoun County Public Schools’ (LCPS) FY 2024 Operating Fund budget by $13 million and acknowledged the potential to cover a state shortfall in Loudoun’s public school fundi...

McLellan Appointed Deputy Loudoun County Administrator

Erin McLellan has been promoted to Deputy County Administrator, Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced Tuesday. McLellan previously served as one of four Assistant County Administrators. 

McLellan will fill the role that will soon be...

New Online Land Management System Planned for Loudoun

Loudoun County is preparing to launch a new online land management system designed to increase efficiency and transparency for Loudoun businesses and residents. The new system, called LandMARC, will create a comprehensive online tool for accessing, managi...

Bond Rating Agencies Reaffirm Loudoun’s Triple-A Ratings

The nation’s top bond rating agencies have again affirmed Loudoun County’s triple-A ratings on its general obligation bonds, noting the county’s strong financial performance, a robust economic profile with a diverse tax base and strong management. Loudoun...

Loudoun Resident Survey Shows Satisfaction with County Services, Quality of Life

Loudoun County residents continue to give the county high marks and express satisfaction with county services and the quality of life, according to results of the 2022 Loudoun County Survey of Residents, which were presented to the Board of Supervisors Tu...

County Implements New Election Districts, Precinct and Polling Changes

As Loudoun County implements new local election districts, the Office of Elections and Voter Registration is mailing information to all registered voters to provide them with current information on their precincts and polling places. The new election dist...

Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for Braddock Road Project May 10

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction of the Braddock Road at the Summerall Drive/Supreme Drive Intersection Improvements project, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. The event...

Loudoun County Transit Adjusts Silver Line Bus Service Beginning May 1

Beginning Monday, May 1, 2023, Loudoun County Transit will extend hours for Silver Line bus routes until 11:00 p.m. except for Routes 332, 333 and 391 which will end earlier in the evening. In addition, the frequency of the following routes – Routes 312, ...

Church Street Segment to Close; Access to Pennington Lot/Garage Changes May 1

Beginning May 1, 2023, a segment of Church Street, NE, from North Street to the Pennington Lot in Leesburg, will temporarily close while improvements along the road are constructed. As a result, vehicle and pedestrian access to the Pennington Lot and Penn...

Courthouse Marker to Commemorate Lafayette Visit to Loudoun

A new marker is scheduled to be installed on the Loudoun County Courthouse Complex grounds later this year to honor the Marquis de Lafayette’s contributions to the Revolutionary War and his stop in Loudoun during his farewell tour of the United States in ...

Loudoun Announces Financing Opportunity for First-Time Homebuyers

Loudoun County is accepting applications from first-time homebuyers for funds made available through the Virginia Housing (VH) Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities Program (SPARC). The program provides lower interest rates on homeownership...

Environmental Commission Honors Environmental Excellence Award Winners

The Loudoun County Environmental Commission has announced the winners of its inaugural Environmental Excellence Awards. The awards were presented during the Board of Supervisors’ April 18, 2023, meeting. The awards honor individuals, businesses, nonprofit...

Board of Supervisors Approves Nonprofit Human Service Grant Funding Awards for FY 2024

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved annual awards for funding to community nonprofit organizations during its April 18, 2023, meeting. Funding opportunities were made available to tax-exempt, private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations that prov...

‘Pardon Our Dust’ Meeting May 15 for Northstar Boulevard from Evergreen Mills Road to Route 50

In coordination with Federal Highway Administration, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA), Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a “pardon our dust” meeting about the Northstar...

Board Adopts Energy Strategy for Loudoun

The Board of Supervisors has adopted the 2023 Loudoun County Energy Strategy, which provides a blueprint to achieve the county’s long-term vision for a community that uses less energy and has lower greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring that energy is cl...

Westpark Property Informational Meeting Set for April 26

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a public information meeting to learn more about the county’s current and future plans for the recently purchased Westpark property. The information meeting will be held Wednesday, April 26,...

Environmental Commission Hosts Energy & Environment Forum May 11

Members of the community are encouraged to learn and engage about Loudoun County’s efforts to increase environmental and energy sustainability by attending the Energy and Environment Forum Thursday, May 11, 2023, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., at the Academies of Loud...

Three Things to Know About 2023 Personal Property Tax Bills

Loudoun County vehicle owners will soon receive their personal property tax bills and many are observing that their used vehicles have increased in value and their car tax bills may be higher than they expected. 

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandem...

Regulations Adopted for Short-Term Residential Rental Businesses in Loudoun

During its April 4, 2023, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors adopted a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOAM) that will regulate short-term residential rental (STRR) uses in the county. STRR properties are those that are typically listed on websi...

Construction Topping Out Ceremony for Ashburn Recreation and Community Center April 25

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend a topping out ceremony for the Ashburn Recreation and Community Center, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. The ceremony—a tradition in construction—symbolizes the completion of structural steel ...

Board of Supervisors Adopts FY 2024 Budget

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved a budget totaling approximately $4.2 billion in total appropriations for the general county government and school system for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. The adopted budget includes a real property tax rate o...

Loudoun County Website Offers News Subscription for Nonprofits

Loudoun County is expanding its news subscription channels to include news relevant to nonprofit organizations that provide various services to county residents. 

Loudoun County coordinates and collaborates with nonprofit partners that deliver a w...

Loudoun to Hold Virtual Public Meeting on Croson Lane Widening April 20

Loudoun County is hosting an online public meeting on the Croson Lane widening project Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to join the virtual meeting to learn, ask questions and provide input about the proje...

Loudoun County Transit Resumes Full Service Following End of Labor Action

Loudoun County Transit bus service resumed full service this week following an end to the labor action between Loudoun’s bus services contractor, Keolis, and its employees, many of whom drive Loudoun’s buses. As Keolis drivers have returned to work, the c...

Loudoun Plans Park, Recreation Center and Library on Property Near Purcellville

During its March 21, 2023, meeting, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the relocation of the park facilities that were previously proposed at the Fields Farm Park within the Town of Purcellville to a new, county-owned, 143-acre site loc...

Loudoun Electoral Board Determines School Board Members’ Staggered Terms

At its January 12, 2023, meeting, the Loudoun County Electoral Board determined which Loudoun County School Board members will be elected to four-year terms and to two-year terms in the November 2023 general election. 

The School Board members who...

Sterling Offices of Loudoun Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer Moving

The Sterling offices of the Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer are moving out of the county’s Eastern Loudoun Service Center to another building that is located approximately one-half mile away in the same Sterling office park. Begin...