2025 Real Estate Assessments Increase Overall by About 6.5%
Fairfax City’s overall real property tax base grew 6.5% from 2024 as a result of continued market appreciation for residential and commercial property types, including value attributed to commercial and residential construction.
Excluding value added for commercial and residential new construction, total assessed value increased $859.06 million.
- Residential assessments increased about 7%.
- Commercial/industrial/multifamily assessments increased less than 1%.
Approximately 95% of residential properties increased in assessed value, while the remainder were equalized or remained unchanged. Increases in existing residential properties ranged from 4-10%. 2025 average single-family assessments for existing and newly constructed condominiums, attached, detached, and townhomes are $355,300; $666,600; $798,300; and $729,000, respectively.
Real estate taxes provide almost 50% of total city general fund revenues. The city’s real estate tax base is comprised of residential (68%) and commercial (32%) total property assessments. Learn more.
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Council Reporter for the March 4 Work Session
 Pictured from left to right: Mayor Catherine Read and City Councilmembers Anthony Amos, Billy Bates, Stacy Hall, Stacey Hardy-Chandler, Rachel McQuillen, and Thomas Peterson.
The Council Reporter for the March 4 work session includes video segments linked to agenda items. View the Reporter. A summary of the meeting is provided below.
- The city council held a joint discussion with the City of Fairfax School Board on the proposed FY2026 budget. View the presentation.
- Discussed the CUE Transit Development Plan. Every locality that receives state funding from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is required to update its TDP every year and develop and adopt a new TDP approximately every five years. The city has begun its 2024 TDP. Transportation staff introduced the TDP process, presented the draft updated goals for CUE, previewed some of the initial analysis and public input, and discussed the project schedule and next steps. View the presentation.
- Discussion on the proposed FY2026 budget. Read the budget news story.
A city council meeting is slated for March 11. View the agenda (subject to change).
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights in City Hall. Watch meetings live on Channel 12 (COX/Verizon) and online, or catch a replay at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Resources for Residents Affected by Federal Government Staffing Changes
If you have been, or may be, affected by federal government agency staffing and funding changes, there is information that may be helpful to you as a city resident. Many Fairfax County, state, and federal services are available to support you during this time.
Learn more.
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Public Hearing for Chain Bridge Road and Eaton Place Intersection Improvements Set for March 25
The City of Fairfax has designed improvements to the intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) and Eaton Place. The city council endorsed the recommended design on April 11, 2023. A public hearing will be held on March 25. The city council meeting begins at 7 p.m. at City Hall. Attend in person or watch online at fairfava.gov.
Learn more about the project on Engage Fairfax.
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Attend the Craft and Vendor Market, March 8
Come One. Come All. Free to the public. All ages welcome. Enjoy a sweet treat while you shop a variety of crafts, jewelry, toys, and graphic arts. Join the fun at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd. The market is hosted by the Fairfax City Young at Heart Senior Advisory Committee. Open 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. For additional information email CraftVendor2025@outlook.com.
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 Join us Monday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. for our second Forest Rescuer training at the Sherwood Community Center (3740 Blenheim Blvd). We will also be live streaming on Zoom. Those who attend in-person can apply to become a certified Forest Rescuer, a trained volunteer who can work independently removing invasive plants at city parks with staff guidance. For more information and to reserve your spot at the training, view the event on Eventbrite.
Take Off with Space Saturdays Mini-camp
Throughout March, George Mason University’s College of Science is hosting Space Saturdays, a two-hour workshop designed to ignite your child’s passion for space and science. Each session offers a unique, hands-on experience that includes activities such as:
⭐ Exploring one of the largest on-campus observatories on the East Coast, where your child will get a close-up look at cutting-edge space research.
🌙Observing the sun (with proper safety measures) and its fascinating features using a state-of-the-art solar telescope.
⭐Creating a scale model of the solar system and learning about the vast distances and sizes of planets.
This camp is ideal for students in Grades 4 - 8. Registration is $30 per camper per block. Learn more on Mason's website.
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Please Take This Survey about Housing in Fairfax City
Please take a survey to help us understand affordability challenges and barriers to housing in Fairfax City.
The city is developing an Affordable Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan. Your answers will inform planning and decision-making efforts to enhance housing affordability for all.
Take the survey.
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City Residents and Returning Campers Invited to Register for Summer Camps (tap image)
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