by Nick Minock Mon, February 23, 2026 at 5:12 PM
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Over the past several years, 7News has covered how the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has raised taxes on residents year after year. And this year, the board is looking at raising taxes again.
The average property tax bill in Fairfax County would increase by $357 under the county executive’s proposed budget.
The proposed budget would keep the real estate tax flat, but due to property values going up by four percent on average, your tax bill would likely be more than last year if the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approves the proposed budget.
Meanwhile, the county executive is proposing to give Fairfax County Public Schools nearly $100 million more for operations, which is around $40 million shy of the Superintendent’s budget request.
Reaction to the county executive’s budget proposal is mixed.
“My reaction to this, especially over the past couple of years is that this is a breath of fresh air in many ways,” said Chairman Jeff McKay. “It’s not a perfect budget.”
“This is a common-sense, values-driven budget,” said Supervisor Andres Jimenez. “We kept our promise to our workforce by honoring collective bargaining agreements while avoiding harmful cuts to environmental initiatives and public safety. Our work isn’t done, but we are continuing to build a ‘County of Yes’ – that encourages innovation, supports families, and strengthens the economic engine of Virginia – Fairfax County.”
“A little disappointing, but not a surprise,” said Supervisor Pat Herrity. “The board hasn’t taken the time to do a deep dive into our spending. Our homeowners are getting hit again with a 4% increase in their real estate tax on top of a meals tax that went into effect in January. We’re chasing our older residents out of the county who are on fixed incomes, and our young people can’t afford to live here. And that’s something we’ve got to fix.”
Herrity adds that the proposed budget increases fees.
“The fee increases are going to be everything from field use to gym use,” said Herrity. ‘These are county facilities that people are using, and we’re requiring them to pay a fee on top of the use of our facilities.”
County Executive Bryan Hill said Fairfax County is stable, competitive, and positioned for growth.
“We are largely doing through our discipline and leadership,” said Hill.
There will be several opportunities for residents to let their county supervisor and the board know what they think of the proposed budget before it is finalized in May.