Collected and spent
In 2022, Arlington County spent about $1,956.5M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$1,956.5M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$1.033 per $100 of value
Source · Arlington County Treasurer, Arlington County, Virginia — 2024 Real Estate Tax Rate. Read on May 23, 2026.
Details
Arlington County, Virginia — 2024 Real Estate Tax Rate ($1.033 per $100 assessed value; combined county rate including general fund + schools + libraries)Where it goes
Twelve service lines.
Schools
$731.9M
Health and human services
$282.6M
Other
$243.2M
Public works
$216.4M
Fire
$111.7M
Police
$106.4M
Parks and recreation
$79.1M
General government
$62.1M
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Corrections
$51.3M
Debt service · past obligation
$32.6M
Courts
$20.7M
Library
$18.5M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
All the county's lawmaking power rests in the 5-member Board. It passes the yearly budget and fixes the tax rate. A manager the Board appoints runs daily operations.
Matt de Ferranti
Board Member, at large
Term end not published
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Maureen Coffey
Board Member, at large
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Susan Cunningham
Board Member, at large
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JD Spain
Board Member, at large
Term end not published
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Takis P. Karantonis
Board Member, at large
Term end not published
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Source · Virginia General Assembly, Va. Code §15.2-2503, Time for preparation and approval of budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Va. Code §15.2-2503, Time for preparation and approval of budget (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
State law sets one fiscal year for every county. The Board must approve the budget and set the tax rate by July 1.
Each yearThe county budget year runs July 1 to June 30.
Next electionThe county elects one or more Board members each November.
Terms last 4 years and are staggered.
How to reach it
County Board Office: 703-228-3130
Phone
Countyboard@arlingtonva.us
Email
2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
Mailing address
Source · Virginia General Assembly, Va. Code §15.2-2500, Uniform fiscal year for all localities and school divisions. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Va. Code §15.2-2500, Uniform fiscal year for all localities and school divisions (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
An Arlington County address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Arlington County
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Arlington County Treasurer, Arlington County, Virginia — 2024 Real Estate Tax Rate. Read on May 23, 2026.
Details
Arlington County, Virginia — 2024 Real Estate Tax Rate ($1.033 per $100 assessed value; combined county rate including general fund + schools + libraries)Who decides
Virginia General Assembly, Va. Code §15.2-2503, Time for preparation and approval of budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Va. Code §15.2-2503, Time for preparation and approval of budget (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Virginia General Assembly, Va. Code §15.2-2500, Uniform fiscal year for all localities and school divisions. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Va. Code §15.2-2500, Uniform fiscal year for all localities and school divisions (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Arlington County, Arlington County, About the County Board page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Arlington County, About the County Board page (browser read) (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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