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Featured in the Ashburn District Flyer
Loudoun County's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
Loudoun County News
Upcoming Opportunities & Community Engagement
Legislative Applications for Development in the Ashburn District
(Focused)
In this flyer, we are focused on applications that have status updates since our previous flyer, as well as applications that are coming to the next BOS Public Hearing. View the full list of legislative applications in the Ashburn District here(Previous Flyer).
* This application is coming to the March 13th, Board of Supervisors Public Hearing. Learn more about providing public input here.
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Loudoun County's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 |
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County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has presented a proposed budget for the Loudoun County government to the Board of Supervisors for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 2025), which begins July 1, 2024. The proposed budget totals $5.2 billion in appropriations for the county government and Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS).
Proposed Budget
The proposed budget has been prepared at a real property tax rate of $0.875 per $100 of assessed value, which is the current real property tax rate and consistent with the Board’s guidance. While the proposed tax rate for FY 2025 is equal to the current tax rate, the proposed rate is three-and-a-half cents above the homeowner’s equalized tax rate of $0.84. This means that while the proposed budget does not include a real property tax rate increase, many homeowners would see an increase in their tax bills due to increased property values.
The proposed budget includes the planned five-cent reduction in the general personal property tax rate from $4.15 per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2024 to $4.10 per $100 of assessed value for tax year 2025. This reduction is part of a strategic effort to ensure a balance between real and personal property tax revenue.
“In accordance with the Board’s guidance, the proposed budget includes resources for employee pay, base budget adjustments, opening of new facilities, Board priorities and department priorities, as well as a sufficient year-over-year increase to Loudoun County Public Schools,” Hemstreet said.
In addition, Hemstreet acknowledged a shift in the types of resource requests that are funded in the proposed budget. While in recent years, the county added a number of front-line positions that provide direct services to the public, many positions included in the FY 2025 proposed budget are focused on internal operations, such as administrative, communications, budget, human resources, and procurement positions. As the population of Loudoun County has grown over the last two decades, the county government has also grown, which now requires additional internal supports that keep the organization operating optimally.
The FY 2025 proposed budget includes:
- $15.7 million in base budget adjustments to continue to provide core services.
- An increase of $41 million for employee compensation to keep Loudoun competitive in the market, which consists of:
- A 5% salary scale adjustment and a 7% merit increase for the general county workforce.
- A 9.4% salary scale adjustment and a step increase for uniformed Fire and Rescue personnel and Sheriff’s deputies, for an average pay increase of 12.4%.
- The addition of 263 positions in 26 departments, including a substantial number of positions associated with opening new facilities over the next two years.
- $7.4 million for affordable housing, which continues the dedication of the equivalent of one-half cent of the real property tax rate to affordable housing needs.
- $40 million for the Revenue Stabilization Fund, created by the Board of Supervisors in 2023 to address fluctuations in tax revenue from data centers.
Reduction Option
At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, Hemstreet also prepared a “reduction option,” which is funded at the homeowners equalized tax rate of $0.84 per $100 of assessed value, which is three-and-a-half cents less than the proposed budget. This tax rate, if adopted, would provide $21 million less revenue to the county government and $31 million less revenue to the School Division, creating a $41 million gap for LCPS.
School Board Budget Request
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) requested a total increase of $131 million dollars in local tax funding for FY 2025. Hemstreet’s proposed budget includes an increase of $121 million in local tax funding over last year but leaves a gap of $10 million from the School Board’s adopted $1.8 billion budget.
The Loudoun County School Board is scheduled to meet with the Board of Supervisors for a FY 2025 budget review Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison St. SE in Leesburg.
Factors Shaping the Proposed Budget
The development of the proposed FY 2025 budget was influenced by the economic environment, including these significant factors:
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Forecasted Economic Conditions: Overall, the economy is currently experiencing robust growth, which is expected to continue in FY 2025, but at a slower rate. The possibility of a recession has lessened significantly. Loudoun County’s rate of job growth has consistently outperformed that of the state, region and nation. The county’s jobs base is expected to grow by 2% in FY 25.
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Population Growth: While the number of residents added annually has slowed, population continues to be a primary driver of resource needs presented in the proposed budget. The county’s population is expected to increase by nearly 100,000 new residents through 2050, which will continue to bring new and increased demands on county programs and services.
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Real Property Portfolio: The 2024 assessment summary compiled by the Commissioner of the Revenue shows that the value of taxable real property in the county increased by 13% percent during 2023, similar to the previous year. This reflects the slowing growth in the residential market and a growing data center market. The FY 2025 proposed budget’s revenue outlook anticipates continued growth in the real estate market but at a slower pace in the second half of the fiscal year.
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Evolving Local Tax Revenue Composition: The proposed FY 2025 budget makes progress toward the county staff’s policy recommendations to bring balance to the General Fund’s tax revenue composition. Under the policy, real property tax revenue should approach 60% of total General Fund local taxes in the coming years. For FY 2025, the proposed budget plans for nearly 55% of General Fund local tax revenue to come from real property tax revenue. A decade ago, more than two thirds of General Fund tax revenue was generated by real property tax. For the past several years, taxes from personal property, especially computer equipment, have been the largest funding mechanism to support the county’s expenditure growth.
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Revenue Stabilization Fund: To address fluctuations in data center tax revenue, the Board of Supervisors created a Revenue Stabilization Fund in 2023, with a goal of having in reserve the equivalent of 10% of the annual real estate and business personal property tax revenues attributable to data centers. For FY 25, these combined revenues are projected to equal roughly $900 million. The proposed FY 2025 budget allocates $40 million to the fund.
Capital Improvement Program
The FY 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes both county and school projects, totals approximately $3.5 billion for the six-year planning period. The category with the largest expenditure percentage is transportation projects at 40%, followed by county projects at 32% and school projects at 28%.
New county projects include the Cascades Library and Senior Center complex renovation, funding to begin preliminary design of an Eastern Loudoun Community Arts Center, and an addition to the Purcellville Fire and Rescue Station.
New transportation projects include the Route 15/Hogback Mountain Road Roundabout and Route 7 Improvements: Route 9 to Dulles Greenway.
School projects include the addition of an Eastern Transportation Facility and a school replacement program.
Tax Rates Summary
The proposed budget is balanced at the real property tax rate of $0.875 per $100 of assessed value and a personal property tax rate of $4.10 for the second half of fiscal year 2025. Under the proposed budget, the average homeowner, including all housing types in Loudoun County, would see an average real property tax bill increase of $275, or about $23 per month.
Hemstreet has advertised a maximum real property tax rate of $0.885 to allow the Board of Supervisors flexibility in considering the School Board’s request.
The Board of Supervisors will determine the final tax rates and related budget policy decisions during March budget work sessions with final adoption of the FY 2025 budget expected at the Board’s business meeting April 2, 2024.
Public Participation
There are several ways in which members of the public may participate in the budget process, including Board of Supervisors public hearings, email, voice messages and social media. The Board will hold three public hearings on the proposed FY 2025 budget. All three hearings will be held in the Board Room of the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison St. SE in Leesburg.
- Wednesday, February 28, 2024: 3:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 28, 2024: 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 2, 2024: 9:00 a.m.
Anyone who wishes to speak at the public hearings may sign up in advance for one speaking slot, beginning Thursday, February 15, 2024, by calling 703-777-0204. Public input may be provided in person or virtually. More information about providing input to the Board of Supervisors is posted on the county’s website at loudoun.gov/signuptospeak.
The upcoming budget public hearings will be televised on Comcast Government TV Channel 23 and Verizon FiOS Channel 40 and streamed live at loudoun.gov/meetings.
Members of the public may also:
For More Information
More information, including the FY 2025 proposed budget, the County Administrator’s FY 2025 budget presentation, the schedule for Board of Supervisors budget work sessions and the Board’s Finance/Government Operations and Economic Development Committee’s CIP work sessions, is posted on the Loudoun County website at loudoun.gov/budget.
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The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is seeking input from county residents to help determine priorities for parks, recreation facilities, program offerings, and special events in the county.
The department has contracted with ETC Institute, a professional research company, to conduct a statistically valid study to measure the preferences of Loudoun County residents through a Community Needs Assessment survey. Information compiled from the assessment will provide key data for PRCS to assist with the department’s commitment to the delivery of quality, accessible and amenity-rich park and recreation spaces and to provide meaningful programs and services.
Surveys are currently being mailed to random households in the county and should arrive this week. The data gathered will be analyzed and ETC will provide the key findings from the Community Needs Assessment to PRCS. The survey methodology and findings report will be made available to the public online. Responses will remain entirely confidential.
“We encourage those residents who receive the survey by U.S. mail to complete and return the needs assessment before March 1,” said Steve Torpy, Director of Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services. “Even if you do not consider yourself a regular user of our programs or facilities, your input is still very important to this process,” Torpy added.
Online Survey
The department is also seeking input from any resident who did not receive the mail-in survey. An online version of the community needs assessment survey has been launched and should take approximately 12 to 15 minutes to complete. The survey is confidential and individual responses will not be shared.
The online survey will be open through March 1, 2024.
More Information:
In 2020 a needs assessment was conducted during the development of the department’s Master Plan and gathered input from residents and businesses in multiple formats. The process was conducted over a 12-month period to create sustainable and meaningful plans that support the community's diverse interests and growing demands for recreation, leisure opportunities and aging services.
The 2024 needs assessment survey results will be compared to the results of the 2020 survey to evaluate shifts in community interests and priorities over the past four years.
For more information on the PRCS Master Plan and to view the 2020 Community Services System Master Plan Needs Assessment Survey, visit loudoun.gov/prcsmasterplan.
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Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. recently issued notices of business tax filing requirements to business owners for tax year 2024. The notice provides the necessary account number to enable taxpayers to report by March 1, 2024, their calendar year 2023 gross receipts at loudoun.gov/efile. The license tax or fee can then be paid at loudoun.gov/paytaxes. The filing of receipts and payment of the tax are due by midnight March 1.
Owners of business equipment that was located in Loudoun County on January 1, 2024, must declare it for taxation to the Commissioner of the Revenue at loudoun.gov/efile. The reporting of original cost, year of purchase and item description is due by midnight, March 1, 2024. Semi-annual bills for this equipment will be issued by the Loudoun County Treasurer and will be due in May and October.
Owners of businesses within one of Loudoun’s incorporated towns should contact the respective town regarding local license renewal. The reporting of business equipment is made to the Commissioner of the Revenue for all businesses in the county whether within or outside of an incorporated town.
For more information or filing assistance, visit loudoun.gov/cor or contact the Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue by email or 703-777-0260. Regular office hours are weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Note that the office in the Loudoun County Government Center in Leesburg is undergoing renovations that may result in longer wait times for in-person customers. So that the office may better serve residents, taxpayers are encouraged to email or call prior to visiting the office.
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Upcoming Opportunities &
Community Engagement
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The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal's Office is reminding citizens that open burning is restricted in Loudoun County between February 15 and April 30. The regulations, which prohibit open air fires, or open burning as it is commonly referred to, between the hours of midnight and 4 p.m., are enforced by the Loudoun County Fire Marshal and the Virginia Department of Forestry. Known as the “4 p.m. Law,” these restrictions are in place due to the potential for rapid fire spread across woodland and grassland areas as a result of dry outdoor fuels, high winds and temperature increases that are normally present in the late winter and early spring season.
During this period, residents may conduct open burning between the hours of 4 p.m. and midnight, subject to other restrictions. Open air fires for leaves, trees, brush, yard, and garden trimmings generated on site are allowed between 4 p.m. and midnight, except in the town limits of Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellville, Round Hill, and subdivisions ("urban or built-up areas") throughout the County and in the Town of Leesburg. Ensure that any permissible outdoor burning is conducted at least fifty feet away from any structure.
Persons conducting open burning must contact the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center at 703-777-0637 prior to igniting a fire and at the end of the burning. Fires may not be added to after midnight. Those involved are responsible, at all times, to ensure the fire is kept under control and that it is attended to by a competent adult, 18 years of age or older, with provisions immediately available to extinguish the fire.
The Loudoun County Fire Marshal may impose regulations, at any time, based upon complaint, atmospheric or other environmental circumstances, to restrict or extinguish any fire that is otherwise permitted according to these guidelines. Any person who violates the fire code could be convicted of a Class 1 misdemeanor, which carries a penalty of a fine up to $2,500.00 and up to a year in jail. If convicted, a person may be required to compensate the locality for the full costs of fighting a fire.
Questions regarding open burning regulations and the “4 p.m. law” should be directed to the Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office website www.loudoun.gov/firemarshal or by calling 703-737-8600.
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Loudoun County is offering information sessions in February and March on home improvement program grants available to Loudoun County residents. All sessions are free, but seating is limited and registration is required.
Home Improvement Program Grants
Three home improvement program grants are available to Loudoun County residents, depending on eligibility. The Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development team assists residents in assessing eligibility and completing an application.
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The Home Accessibility and Repair Program offers a one-time grant of up to $10,000 to homeowner-occupants for repairs and accessibility improvements. The grant amount may be increased to a maximum of $24,999.99 on a case-by-case basis. To be eligible, an applicant’s total household income must be at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (includes gross income of all household members).
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The Granting Freedom Program offers grants of up to $8,000 for homeowner-occupants and renters offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Grants may be used for renovations to make homes more accessible to Virginia service members and veterans who sustained a line-of-duty injury resulting in a service-connected disability. Renovations may include installation of ramps, and chairlifts, widening of doorways and sidewalks, remote entry devices, and/or alterations to bathrooms and kitchens.
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The Rental Unit Accessibility Modification Program offers grants of up to $8,000 to modify rental units to make them accessible for a specific tenant. Renovations may include installation of ramps and chairlifts, widening of doorways and sidewalks, remote entry devices, and/of alterations to bathrooms and kitchens. To be eligible, an applicant’s total gross household income must be at or below 80% of Area Median Income.
Information Sessions
The information sessions will be hosted by the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services and held at community centers around Loudoun County, with presentations by subject matter experts from the Department of Housing and Community Development. Childcare is offered on-site for each session. The information sessions are as follows:
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Thursday, February 22, 2024, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., Lucketts Community Center – Auditorium, 42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Loudoun Valley Community Center – Gymnasium, 320 W School Street, Purcellville
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Saturday, March 2, 2024, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Douglass Community Center – Gymnasium, 407 E. Market Street, Leesburg
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Thursday, March 7, 2024, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., Sterling Community Center - Multipurpose Room, 120 Enterprise Street, Sterling
If you require an accommodation for any type of disability or need language assistance to participate, call 703-737-8323/TTY-711 or send an email. Three days’ notice is requested.
For more information about the home improvement program grants, income eligibility, and to register for an information session, visit loudoun.gov/homeimprovement.
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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 February 2024 is as follows:
Adverse Childhood Experiences Training
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training aims to raise awareness of the impact of potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness and substance abuse in adulthood. The training teaches that ACEs prevention is a key to improving a community’s well-being. The virtual training presentation lasts about one hour. Discussion and a question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
The next class will be held:
- Monday, February 26, 2024, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid offers training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. The training also teaches the skills that someone needs to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. The trainings are usually held over a two-day period, with the class lasting for about three hours each day.
The next trainings will be held:
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Adult Mental Health First Aid (In-Person): February 27 & 28, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. each day. The in-person training will be at the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services office, 21641 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, Lucketts Room.
Opioid Overdose Reversal
REVIVE! is the opioid overdose and naloxone education program for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The training is free and anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who is using opioids is encouraged to attend a training. Loudoun County offers two versions of the program - Rapid REVIVE! and Virtual REVIVE!
Rapid REVIVE! is a shortened format that allows individuals to complete the training in six minutes. After watching a short video and then providing their contact information, participants receive free naloxone nasal spray. They may choose to receive naloxone by mail or arrange pickup. Rapid REVIVE! is available anytime. No registration is required.
Virtual REVIVE! is a one-hour, scheduled training session that requires registration. Participants who complete the training are also eligible to receive free naloxone nasal spray. They may choose to receive naloxone by mail or arrange pickup.
REVIVE! trainings can also be scheduled upon request. For details about the training and to register, visit loudoun.gov/revive.
Suicide Prevention Training
Question Persuade Refer (QPR) training helps people recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to refer someone for professional help. The suicide prevention training teaches three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide; Question, Persuade and Refer. The virtual training presentation lasts about one hour. Discussion and practice opportunities will follow the presentation.
The next class will be held:
- Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
For More Information
For more information on the prevention and intervention services offered by the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services, visit loudoun.gov/mhsadsprevention or send an email.
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Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. has scheduled free information sessions to familiarize residents who are age 65 years or older, or are totally and permanently disabled, with the county’s generous real estate and vehicle tax relief programs.
Loudoun County residents who are age 65 or older, or are disabled, and have income and wealth below established limits may benefit from a reduction in the amount of property taxes they pay. Program participants saved over $9 million in real estate and vehicle property taxes in tax year 2023.
Anyone interested in learning about the tax relief program is encouraged to attend one of the free sessions being offered throughout the county. No appointment or RSVP is required. All sessions begin at 10:30 a.m. The schedule is as follows:
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Monday, February 26, 2024 – Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024 – Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls
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Monday, March 4, 2024 – Purcellville Library, 220 East Main St., Purcellville
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Monday, March 11, 2024 – Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road NW, Leesburg
For more information or to obtain an application, interested residents may:
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Visit loudoun.gov/taxrelief.
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Call the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Tax Exemptions & Deferrals Division at 703-737-8557.
- Visit one of the Commissioner of the Revenue’s offices in the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison St. SE in Leesburg or 46000 Center Oak Plaza in Sterling.
Note that applications are scheduled to be available by March 1, 2024.
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The Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court is hosting a Black History Month Program that will highlight many of the county's records containing information about enslaved individuals in Loudoun County. “Records of Loudoun’s Enslaved Community, 1757-1865,” will be held Saturday, March 2, 2024, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m., at the historic Charles Hamilton Houston Courthouse located at the intersection of King and Market Streets in downtown Leesburg.
The exhibition will include wills, deeds of trust, judgements, bill of sales and other historic records documenting some of the names and experiences of Loudoun’s enslaved community. The Black History Committee of the Friends of Thomas Balch Library, Morven Park and Oatlands will be joining the Clerk and his historic records team to highlight other resources and projects focused on Loudoun’s enslaved individuals.
“I am pleased to offer this educational program as we celebrate Black History in Loudoun County,” said Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary M. Clemens. “I am also honored that some of our historic preservation and interpretation partners are joining us and sharing information from their collections.”
This free event is open to the public.
For more information, contact the Clerk of Circuit Court’s Historic Records Division at 703-737-8775 or via email.
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Loudoun County offers residents opportunities to get involved in local government by serving on a variety of boards, committees and commissions.
Board of Zoning Appeals
Loudoun County is seeking applicants to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). There is one opening for a member whose term would begin immediately.
The duties of the BZA include hearing and deciding:
- Appeals of administrative decisions and notices of violations made in accordance with the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance.
- Applications for variances as authorized by the Loudoun County Zoning Ordinance.
- Appeals from the decisions of the Loudoun County Zoning Administrator regarding interpretation of the zoning map where there is uncertainty as to the location of a zoning district boundary.
- Applications for special exceptions when buildings or structures have inadvertently encroached into a setback.
The BZA has five members and two alternates who are appointed by the chief judge of the Loudoun County Circuit Court for staggered terms of five years. BZA members must be residents of Loudoun County.
The BZA meets approximately once a month for a public hearing.
The deadline to apply is March 6, 2024. More information, including a link to the online application form, is available at loudoun.gov/bza.
Advisory Boards, Commissions & Committees
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The Loudoun County Art Advisory Committee will present Details Matter February 5, 2024, through March 1, 2024, featuring an exhibition by Bob Friedenberg and Terri Parent. The artwork will be on display in Gallery One, which is located in the lobby of the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street SE in Leesburg.
In Details Matter, Friedenberg’s detailed pen and ink drawings depict a variety of science fiction and fantasy-related themes ranging from naturalistic scenery to devices and mechanical objects. Similarly, Parent’s photographs show an array of imagery centering on small details primarily in black and white. The artwork is available for public viewing during regular business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
Gallery One exhibits are coordinated by the Loudoun County Art Advisory Committee, which is appointed by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. The committee is responsible for exhibiting work by Loudoun artists and maintaining and exhibiting the county's permanent art collection. For more information about the committee, visit loudoun.gov/advisory-art.
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LandMARC Progress Updates |
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On August 14, 2023, Loudoun County launched LandMARC (Land Management, Applications, Research, Coordination). LandMARC is the county's online land management system. More information about LandMARC can be found here.
Stay Informed
Beginning September 26, 2023 there will continue to be twice-weekly updates to share the progress in processing permits. These updates will be posted online at Loudoun.gov/bdpermits. The link to this information is also posted in the LandMARC self-service portal. Loudoun.gov/LandMARC remains the landing page for all industry to get information about the system, including system status, help and how-to guides, and read important updates on the LandMARC blog.
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Legislative Applications for Development in the Ashburn District (Focused) |
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Reminder: All items appearing on the agenda of a BOS Public Hearing will be placed into one of the following sections: “Hearing of New Items,” “Hearing of Returning Items Ready for Action,” and “Adoption of the Consolidated Agenda.”
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Hearing of New Items: Unless the Board sends an item from this section to a standing committee, or votes to suspend its rules, the default “next step” for these items is to be forwarded to a future BOS Public Hearing for action.
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Hearing of Returning Items Ready for Action: Items that have appeared on the agenda of a previous BOS Public Hearing will be placed in the section of the agenda titled “Hearing of Returning Items Ready for Action.”
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Approval of Consolidated Agenda: At the beginning of the consolidated public hearing, the Chair will announce the individual items proposed for the consolidated agenda. After a call for public speakers has been made, the BOS may act on each item, without voting to suspend its rules. If there are speakers for an item on the consolidated agenda, the item will be removed from the consolidated agenda and placed on the standard public hearing agenda. To qualify for placement on the consolidated agenda, an item must have unanimous support from the BOS, as well as a recommendation of approval from county staff and the planning commission. “New” or “returning” items may be added to the consolidated agenda if the above criteria are met.
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Arcola Farms Residential
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0034
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Description: “Arcola Farms Residential” is a proposed application in Ashburn and Little River Districts to rezone 80.8 acres to allow the construction of three hundred and seven (307) single-family detached residential units. The residents are currently zoned to Sycolin Creek Elementary School, Brambleton Middle School, and Independence High School.
New Update: At the February 8th, Planning Commission Work Session, the Planning Commission voted to send this application to a future Board of Supervisors Public Hearing.
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Previous Update: At the December 18th, Planning Commission Public Hearing, the Planning Commission voted to send this application to the February 8th, Planning Commission Work Session
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Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the December 18th, Planning Commission Public Hearing.
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Previous Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab. To leave a public comment for county staff, click here. Supervisor Turner also invites you to share your thoughts and opinions about this application with via email at mike.turner@loudoun.gov.
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Goose Creek Village West
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0038
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Description: “Goose Creek Village West” is a proposed application to rezone 20 acres (revised from 25 acres) to allow for the construction of an additional 222 residential units. These include 104 single-family attached units, and 46 multi-family stacked units, and 72 multi-family attached units. The residents are currently zoned to Belmont Station Elementary School, Trailside Middle School, and Stone Bridge High School.
New Update: This application is now scheduled to come to the April 23rd, Planning Commission Public Hearing.
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Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the March 26th, Planning Commission Public Hearing.
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Previous Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab. To leave a public comment for county staff, click here. Supervisor Turner also invites you to share your thoughts and opinions about this application with via email at mike.turner@loudoun.gov.
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Belmont Innovation Campus
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0048
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Description: “Belmont Innovation Campus” is an application to rezone 84.52 acres to allow for the construction of a data center.
Status remains the same since the 01/12/2024 Newsletter: At the January 10th, Board of Supervisors Public Hearing, the Board of Supervisors voted to send this application to the March 13th Board of Supervisors Public Hearing for action. This application will be voted on by the BOS at this meeting.
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Previous Update: At the September 26th, Planning Commission Public Hearing, the Planning Commission voted to send this application to the January 10th (2024) Board of Supervisors Public Hearing.
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Previous Update: The application for the Belmont Innovation Campus (LEGI-2023-0048) is scheduled to come to the September 26th, Planning Commission Public Hearing.
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Previous Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab. To leave a public comment for county staff, click here. Supervisor Turner also invites you to share your thoughts and opinions about this application with via email at mike.turner@loudoun.gov.
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Goose Creek Retail LLC
Application Number: LEGI-2023-0067
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Description: “Goose Creek Retail LLC” is a Special Exception application to permit a restaurant with a drive-thru use on approximately 0.51 acres of the property.
New Update: At the February 14th, Board of Supervisors Public Hearing, the Board of Supervisors voted to forward this application to the March 13th Board of Supervisors Public Hearing for action.
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Previous Update: At the December 14th, 2023 Planning Commission Work Session, the Planning Commission voted to send this to the February 14th, 2024 Board of Supervisors Public Hearing.
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Previous Update: At the October 24th, Planning Commission Public Hearing, the Planning Commission voted to send this application to a future Planning Commission Work Session. The date of this work session is December 14th, 2023.
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Previous Update: This application is scheduled to come to the October 24th Planning Commission Public Hearing.
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Previous Update: County staff from multiple departments are reviewing this application with the applicant.
For more information on this application, click here. To review the application documents, scroll down to the middle of the page and click the “Attachments” tab. To leave a public comment for county staff, click here. Supervisor Turner also invites you to share your thoughts and opinions about this application with via email at mike.turner@loudoun.gov.
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VDOT 511
511 provides users with real-time, accurate traffic information from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) about road conditions, traffic congestion, and highway construction anywhere you are, anytime you need it.
More information on VDOT 511 can be found here.
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Online Process for Building Permits, Land Development Applications
Homeowners and residential contractors can submit their completed application form and supporting documentation, including drawings and plats, in PDF format for most residential construction projects to the Department of Building and Development online. More information about the online submission process and requirements is available here.
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Residential Traffic Calming Guide
Loudoun County’s Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI) manages an eight-phase process to address traffic calming, which considers residents’ concerns regarding speeding, safety and overall quality of life on publicly-maintained residential streets.
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Who Maintains my Street?
To identify which entity responsible for maintaining your road/street, Loudoun County made an online color coded mapping system which helps residents determine who to contact when work needs to be done.
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Report a road problem
VDOT created an easy to use online form to report unsafe and hazardous road conditions. Similarly, work requests for state-maintained roads can also be made here.
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Paving Schedule
VDOT reports what roads will be paved during the fiscal year and updates their website with progress updates.
Find VDOT's Paving Schedule here.
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As your representative on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors, my top priority has been to serve your needs and work towards the betterment of our community. Please don’t hesitate to contact me directly or my staff with any input and ideas you may have for the Ashburn District. The best way to reach me is by email, which I monitor on a regular basis.
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Rachael Mai
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Chief of Staff
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Joel Gicker
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Legislative Aide
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