FY26 Advertised Budget

On Feb. 18, Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill presented his advertised (proposed) budget to the Board of Supervisors. The advertised budget is now open for feedback through the questions below, as well as upcoming town hall meetings in March and public hearings before the Board of Supervisors in April. The Board of Supervisors will adopt a final budget in May. The budget takes effect July 1, 2025.

BUDGET DOCUMENTS

(required) 1.) The county is seeking input on budget priorities to best align resources with community needs. Which of the following areas should be the county's top budget priorities? (Select up to three that are most important to you.)

Public Safety (Police, Fire, 9-1-1)

Education (Schools, Early Childhood Programs)

Community Learning & Spaces (Libraries, Community Centers, Lifelong Learning Programs)

Parks and Recreation (Parks Maintenance, Recreational Programs)

Transportation (Bus Services, Infrastructure Maintenance)

Social Services (Housing Assistance, Food Programs, Mental Health Services)

Administrative Functions (County Staffing, Operations)

Closed to responses

(required) 2.) To balance the FY 2026 budget, the county proposed a real estate tax rate increase of 1.5 cents per $100 of assessed value and nearly $60 million in spending reductions. What changes would you like to see to this proposal? (Select the option that best reflects your preference.)

Increase the real estate tax rate and restore proposed reductions

Increase the real estate tax rate and invest in other programs/services

Reduce the real estate tax rate and further reduce programs/services

Closed to responses

(required) 3.) In question 2, if you selected reduce the real estate tax rate and further reduce programs and services, which area(s) do you believe should be considered for reductions? (Select up to three that are most important to you.)

I didn't choose 'reduce the real estate tax rate and further reduce programs and services' in question 2

Public Safety (Police, Fire, 9-1-1)

Education (Schools, Early Childhood Programs)

Community Learning & Spaces (Libraries, Community Centers, Lifelong Learning Programs)

Parks and Recreation (Parks Maintenance, Recreational Programs)

Transportation (Bus Services, Infrastructure Maintenance)

Social Services (Housing Assistance, Food Programs, Mental Health Services)

Administrative Costs (County Staffing, Operations)

Other (please specify)

Closed to responses

(required) 4.) If a food and beverage tax is introduced, how should the county ensure it benefits the community effectively?

Using revenue to offset real estate taxes.

Making new investments in programs and services.

Restore funding for proposed reductions.

Closed to responses

(required) 5.) If the county were to restore reductions or make further investments in county programs and services, please indicate which area(s) you believe should be considered. (Select up to three that are most important to you.)

Public Safety (Police, Fire, 9-1-1)

Education (Schools, Early Childhood Programs)

Community Learning & Spaces (Libraries, Community Centers, Lifelong Learning Programs)

Parks and Recreation (Parks Maintenance, Recreational Programs)

Transportation (Bus Services, Infrastructure Maintenance)

Social Services (Housing Assistance, Food Programs, Mental Health Services)

Administrative Costs (County Staffing, Operations)

Other (please specify)

Closed to responses

Please share other comments you may have about the proposed FY 26 budget.

Closed for Comments

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BUDGET TIMELINE

Feb. 18: County Executive Presents His Advertised Budget to Board of Supervisors

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Feb. 18 - April 24: Online Feedback Open

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February-March: Budget Town Hall Meetings Across the County

View Dates and Locations

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April 22-24: Board of Supervisors Holds Public Hearings; Provide Your Feedback In Person, By Telephone or by Recorded YouTube Video

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May 6: Board of Supervisors Marks Up FY26 Budget

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May 13: Board of Supervisors Adopts FY26 Budget

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July 1: FY26 Budget Year Begins

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FY26 Advertised Budget

FY26 Advertised Budget

Budget Questions

* (required) 1.) The county is seeking input on budget priorities to best align resources with community needs. Which of the following areas should be the county's top budget priorities? (Select up to three that are most important to you.)

* (required) 2.) To balance the FY 2026 budget, the county proposed a real estate tax rate increase of 1.5 cents per $100 of assessed value and nearly $60 million in spending reductions. What changes would you like to see to this proposal? (Select the option that best reflects your preference.)

* (required) 3.) In question 2, if you selected reduce the real estate tax rate and further reduce programs and services, which area(s) do you believe should be considered for reductions? (Select up to three that are most important to you.)

* (required) 4.) If a food and beverage tax is introduced, how should the county ensure it benefits the community effectively?

* (required) 5.) If the county were to restore reductions or make further investments in county programs and services, please indicate which area(s) you believe should be considered. (Select up to three that are most important to you.)

Please share other comments you may have about the proposed FY 26 budget.

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BUDGET TIMELINE

(required) 1.) The county is seeking input on budget priorities to best align resources with community needs. Which of the following areas should be the county's top budget priorities? (Select up to three that are most important to you.)

(required) 2.) To balance the FY 2026 budget, the county proposed a real estate tax rate increase of 1.5 cents per $100 of assessed value and nearly $60 million in spending reductions. What changes would you like to see to this proposal? (Select the option that best reflects your preference.)

(required) 3.) In question 2, if you selected reduce the real estate tax rate and further reduce programs and services, which area(s) do you believe should be considered for reductions? (Select up to three that are most important to you.)

(required) 4.) If a food and beverage tax is introduced, how should the county ensure it benefits the community effectively?

(required) 5.) If the county were to restore reductions or make further investments in county programs and services, please indicate which area(s) you believe should be considered. (Select up to three that are most important to you.)