Budget & Finance

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The Department of Management and Finance prepares and manages Arlington County’s operating and capital budgets, oversees the budgets of County departments, assesses the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of County services and initiatives, and provides essential information to County officials.

 

Budget by Fiscal Year

FY 2026 Adopted Budget

Budget Archives

Archives of budget information by Fiscal Year. Fiscal years run from July 1 to June 30.

Arlington County Budget Archives

 

Understand the County Budget Process

County Budget 101

About the Budget

Arlington County’s budget follows an annual cycle, with the fiscal year starting July 1 and ending June 30. The fiscal year budget serves as the annual operating plan and is one of the three major strategic documents in the County regarding planning, in conjunction with the County Comprehensive Plan.

Breaking Down the Budget

November-December: County Manager Gathers Input

The County Manager gathers input from his leadership team, County employees, the County Board, and the Arlington community. This input helps frame and develop the Manager’s Proposed Budget.

Why is community feedback so important?

February: Proposed Budget Release

The County Manager presents his Proposed Budget to the County Board.

Learn how the County Manager develops a balanced budget.

March-April: County Board Gathers Feedback

The County Board hosts a series of work sessions with County departments to learn about the specifics of their budget proposals. The Board also holds two public hearings and gathers feedback online as it considers the Manager’s budget proposal. Sessions are held in the County Board Room, and the public can participate in public hearings virtually or in-person. All sessions are cablecast and live-streamed.

April: County Board Adopts the Annual Budget

Following extensive review and consideration, the Arlington County Board adopts the final operating budget.

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Financial Services and Resources

Capital Improvement Plan

The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is the County’s 10-year plan for building, maintaining, upgrading or replacing County facilities and infrastructure.

Adopted FY 2025 - FY 2034 Capital Improvement Plan

Learn about the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Process

CIP Archives

Arlington Wallet

Arlington Wallet is an online financial transparency tool making it easier to see and understand how Arlington County spends and receives money. The initiative furthers the County’s commitment to ethical, transparent government and fiscal responsibility.

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Tax Rates

The adopted calendar year (CY) 2025 real estate tax rate remains the same as the CY 2024 rate at $1.033 per $100 of assessed value. No increases for personal property, 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 CY24 CY25
Real Estate Tax $1.033 $1.033
Commercial & Industrial Tax $0.125 $0.125
Ballston BID $0.045 $0.045
National Landing BID $0.043 $0.043
Rosslyn BID $0.078 $0.078

 

Rate per $100 of assessed value