Budget season continues in Arlington
The County’s annual operating budget for FY 2019 was approved on April 21. Development of the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is still underway. Learn more and find out how you can get involved.
FY 2019 Budget Adopted on April 21
The County Board adopted the FY 2019 operating budget on April 21. The full document will be available on July 1, 2018. In the meantime, visit the FY 2019 Budget page for more information.
Proposed FY 2019-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Presented on May 22
The County Manager proposed his FY 2019-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the County Board on May 22. Now the Board will review the proposal and gather public input before approving a final CIP on July 14.
Purchasing News
Arlington has migrated to the eVA Procurement System!
Access the latest version of the Purchasing Resolution! Citizens can access it along with other important information on the Purchasing webpage.
Tax Rates
The adopted calendar year 2018 real estate tax rate has no increase over the calendar year 2017 rate. The CY 2018 rate is $1.006 (number includes $0.013 Sanitary District Tax) per $100 of assessed value. No increases for personal property tax, business tangible property, business and professional licenses, or the commercial transportation tax rates.
The County Manager proposes the tax rates in February of each year, and the County Board adopts the final tax rates in April of each year.
| Adopted Tax Rates | CY18 | CY19 |
| Real Estate Tax | $0.993 | $0.993 |
| Sanitary District Tax | $0.013 | $0.013 |
| Ballston BID | $0.045 | $0.053* |
| Rosslyn BID | $0.078 | $0.078 |
| Crystal City BID | $0.043 | $0.043 |
Rate per $100 of assessed value
*Ballston FY 2019 one-time tax increase