The County Board approved Arlington’s 2020 General Assembly Legislative proposals.
Tax News
County Board Signals No Real Estate Tax Rate Increase in 2021
The County Board today told the Manager to prepare a proposed FY 2021 Budget with no real estate tax rate increase and more funding for affordable housing.
Arlington County Board Adopts FY 2020 Budget
The Arlington County Board adopted a $1.4 billion balanced budget with a two-cent property tax rate increase.
Arlington County Board Feb. 23 Meeting Highlights
The County Board acted on dozens of items at its February Regular County Board Meeting.
County Board Advertises 2019 Tax Rate
The Board voted 4-1 to approve advertising a CY 2019 tax rate increase of 2.75 cents per $100 assessed value.
Proposed FY 2020 Budget Invests in Community Priorities
The proposal includes strategic spending realignments and a tax-rate increase to support enhanced investments in Schools, Metro, infrastructure maintenance, housing affordability and the County workforce.
Arlington Introduces Online Financial Transparency Tool
Arlington Wallet is a new online tool that makes it easier to see and understand how the County spends and receives money.
Arlington Property Values Rise in 2019, But Budget Choices Remain
The total assessed value of all residential and commercial property increased by 3.5 percent, compared to 2.2 percent the previous year.
Christian Dorsey Named 2019 County Board Chair
Christian Dorsey, who served as vice chair in 2018, will lead the Arlington County Board as its Chair in 2019.
Arlington County Board November Recessed Meeting Actions
At its November Recessed Meeting, the County Board voted to approve Virginia Hospital Center’s planned expansion.