Budget Approval and Traffic Changes

Sometimes the best knowledge is not found inside of a book. But you CAN still find it at Arlington Public Library. Scroll down to see what we mean.

Budget Responds to Pressing Needs

Following weeks of public feedback and work sessions, the County Board adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the period that begins July 1, 2025.

The Board voted to keep the real estate property tax rate at $1.033 per $100 of assessed value and to increase the meals tax rate from 4% to 5%. The Board also directed the manager to add $11 million to the County’s Economic Stabilization Reserve.  

Safety Changes on Arlington Boulevard 

As part of the County's Vision Zero Pilot, Arlington is making temporary safety improvements at the intersection of Route 50 & N/S Highland Street. Take 60 seconds and watch the video below to learn everything you need to know. 

Affordable Housing in Arlington

Arlington's Affordable Housing Ordinance requires development projects that exceed a certain density to contribute to affordable housing. You're invited to join a panel discussion at the Housing Commission's Affordable Housing Ordinance Working Group on April 15. 

• The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) is asking for your thoughts on several transportation programs in our region as part of their Commuter Choice program. 
  
  
• Less than a week left. Weigh in on a draft concept for the Douglas Park Renovation project through April 15.
  
  
• The Neighborhood Complete Streets Program is seeking input on a plan to improve safety at the S. Dinwiddie Street and 22nd Street S Intersection. 
  
  
• Planners are developing design options to enhance safety at seven high-crash intersections in Arlington and Alexandria. 
  
  
• Arlington's Vision Zero program wants to know, "what we can we do to make transportation safer for you?"

• Equip yourself with the essential skills to face any crisis head-on. Sign up for our free Until Help Arrives training on April 17.
  
  
• Want advice on planting roots in Arlington? The Live in Arlington Information Fair on April 26 will feature free workshops for first-time homebuyers. 
  
  
• Outdoor pickleball courts at Walter Reed Community Center are closed for the year. Players can still take advantage of other outdoor pickleball courts. 
  
  
• Arlington is offering up to $500,000 in one-time funding to expand and enhance digital inclusion activities. Applications are now open. 
  
  
• You have more time to apply to the Arlingteens Leaders Summer Internship program. The deadline is extended to May 2.  
  
  
• Earth Day in Arlington is not limited to April 22. There are events going on around the County from now until July. 
  
  
• If you want to learn Latin dance, Thursday is always a great day to start in Arlington. Join a free Latin Dance class every Thursday at Lubber Run. 

Discover. Community. Stories.

The Human Library returns to Central Library on April 12. Check out a human book and learn what it's like to walk in someone else's shoes. The event is first-come, first-served. Registration is recommended. 

Subscribe

Missed a previous edition? View an archive of all the Inside Arlington newsletters.

Receive important County updates on activities, projects and more, by subscribing to additional newsletters.