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A MESSAGE FROM THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR I am pleased to share with you, the residents of Loudoun, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Story. In this Budget Story, we explore how our $4.7 billion budget impacts you and how new programs and resources will serve you in the coming year. The FY 2026 budget adds 236 positions in 30 different county departments to open new facilities, maintain or enhance current programs, support the county’s Capi tal Improvement Program (CIP), and pursue the Board’s strategic initiatives. The Board also amended the FY 2025-2030 CIP, which totals approximately $3.8 billion for the six- year planning period and includes county and school projects. Several of the county projects are highlighted in the Budget Story. In the coming pages, you will find detailed appropriations information for the Board’s entire adopted budget, including a breakdown of the county’s main operating fund, the General Fund, which totals $3.0 billion for FY 2026. You will also find featured content that, I hope, will provide you with a deeper understanding of the value of your contribution as a taxpayer to the services provided to you, your family, your neighbors and your community.
FY 2026 ADOPTED BUDGET
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • GENERAL FUND REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES • CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The full FY 2026 Adopted Budget can be found online at loudoun.gov/budget
Tim Hemstreet County Administrator
BUDGET CYCLE
2 | FALL
1 | SUMMER
• Preliminary revenue forecasts • Departments refine base budget needs
• Fiscal year begins July 1 • Departments evaluate needs and plan for the future
• Additional funding requests for staff, programs, and capital facilities analyzed and prioritized
3 | WINTER
• Public invited to provide input during three public hearings • Board discusses budget proposal at work sessions • Board adopts the budget and tax rates 4 | SPRING
• Board provides final tax rate guidance for budget preparation • County Administrator proposes budget
to Board of Supervisors • Board and public review Proposed Budget
Loudoun County employees featured on the cover: Left to right: Mark Borromeo, County Administration; Saarah Baig, Housing and Community Development; Lt. Alex Szuchnicki, Combined Fire and Rescue System; Sgt. Marcus Whitfield, Sheriff’s Office; Elsie Gordillo and Willow, Animal Services; Michelle Wood, Health Department.
2 / FY 2026 BUDGET STORY, LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA
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