Arlington Local Information
Practical information for Arlington and Arlington County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Arlington trash and recycling pickup: schedule, holidays, bulk pickup
Arlington County picks up trash, recycling and food scraps weekly at single-family homes. Set carts out by 6 a.m. Fall leaf vacuuming starts Nov. 9.
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Arlington
Arlington, Arlington County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Arlington fits into Arlington County and Virginia: the city, the county, Arlington County Public Schools, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Arlington County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
Arlington County's 2026 real estate tax rate is $1.053 per $100 of assessed value, paid in halves due June 15 and Oct. 5. Car tax is due Oct. 5.
Building permits
Building permits and zoning in Arlington
Arlington County takes building permit applications online through Permit Arlington. Permit questions: 703-228-3800. Zoning questions: 703-228-3883.
Road work
Road construction and closures in Arlington
Crystal Drive lanes stay closed at 18th Street South and I-66 east is down a lane on the Roosevelt Bridge. Walter Reed Drive and Fort Myer Drive work goes on.
Home prices
Arlington home prices and housing market
Zillow put Arlington's typical home value at $801,809 in September 2026, a record high and up 1.3% in a year. ZIP 22207 is highest at $1.37 million.
Schools
Arlington schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Arlington Public Schools counted 26,231 K-12 students on Sept. 30, 2026. 18 of 35 schools are rated Distinguished. Next day off: Nov. 3.
Things to do
Things to do in Arlington this month: October 2026
Halloween Saturday, a free Día de los Muertos picnic Nov. 1, Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery Nov. 11 and Rosslyn's tree lighting Dec. 3.
Voting
Voting in Arlington County: registration, polling places, early voting
Early voting in Arlington runs through Oct. 31. Register or request a mail ballot by Oct. 23. Election Day is Nov. 3; polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Farmers markets
Arlington farmers markets
Arlington has 11 farmers markets. The Courthouse market runs Saturdays 8 a.m. to noon all year; Columbia Pike, Westover and Fairlington are Sundays.
Parks
Parks and trails in Arlington
Arlington County lists 159 parks, 10 dog parks and two nature centers. County parks are open sunrise to sunset; the W&OD Trail is open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Arlington County
Arlington County's Environmental Health Program inspects restaurants and posts reports online. Virginia gives no letter grades. Questions: 703-228-7444.
New businesses
New businesses in Arlington
New food businesses in Arlington from county pre-opening inspections, July 15 to Oct. 18, 2026: Wilson Boulevard, Glebe Road, Langston Boulevard.
Public notices
Public notices
An index of Arlington County public notices: County Board legal notices by month, statewide newspaper notices and how to comment. Questions: 703-228-3130.
County Board
Who to call at the Arlington County government
Arlington has no city hall: the county runs everything. General information 703-228-3000, police non-emergency 703-558-2222, County Board 703-228-3130.
Power outages
Power outages in Arlington: who to call and outage maps
Dominion Energy supplies Arlington's electricity. Report an outage or a downed line at 866-366-4357 and check the live outage map. Gas leaks: 844-927-4427.
Population
Arlington population and growth
The Census Bureau estimates Arlington had 243,931 people on July 1, 2025, a record and up 2.2% from the 2020 census. It has grown 17% since 2010.
History
Arlington history and landmarks
Arlington began as Alexandria County in the District of Columbia in 1801, returned to Virginia in 1847 and took its name in 1920. 67 National Register sites.
Moving
Moving to Arlington: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Arlington? Start water and trash with the county at 703-228-5000, power with Dominion, gas with Washington Gas; Virginia license within 60 days.
Transportation
Getting around Arlington: roads, transit, airport, parking
Arlington has Metro, ART buses and Reagan National with its own Metro stop. Parking meters run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Neighborhoods
Arlington neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Arlington's 10 planned areas, Rosslyn to East Falls Church, span three high school zones. Zillow's typical Arlington value: $801,809 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Ballston, Arlington: homes, schools, parks and commute
Ballston is a 345-acre county planning area, mostly ZIP 22203, zoned for Washington-Liberty High. Zillow's typical 22203 value: $642,144 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Clarendon, Arlington: homes, schools, parks and commute
Clarendon is a 212-acre planning area in ZIP 22201, zoned for Washington-Liberty High. Zillow's typical 22201 value: $699,223 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Columbia Pike, Arlington: homes, schools, parks and commute
The Columbia Pike planning area covers 1,689 acres of South Arlington, almost all ZIP 22204. Zillow's typical 22204 value was $594,333 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Courthouse, Arlington: homes, schools, parks and commute
Courthouse is a 242-acre county planning area around the government center, mostly ZIP 22201. Zillow's typical 22201 value: $699,223 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Crystal City, Arlington: homes, schools, parks and commute
Crystal City is a 394-acre county planning area in ZIP 22202, zoned for Wakefield High. Zillow's typical 22202 value was $733,336 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
East Falls Church, Arlington: homes, schools, parks and commute
East Falls Church is a 550-acre area around its Metro station, zoned for Yorktown High. Zillow's typical 22213 value: $1,095,941 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Langston Boulevard, Arlington: homes, schools, parks and commute
The Langston Boulevard planning area spans 1,620 acres of North Arlington, mostly ZIP 22207. Zillow's 22207 value: $1,365,085 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Pentagon City, Arlington: homes, schools, parks and commute
Pentagon City is a 274-acre county planning area in ZIP 22202, zoned for Wakefield High. Zillow's typical 22202 value was $733,336 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Rosslyn, Arlington: homes, schools, parks and commute
Rosslyn is a 288-acre county planning area, mostly ZIP 22209, zoned for Yorktown High. Zillow's typical 22209 value was $726,542 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Virginia Square, Arlington: homes, schools, parks and commute
Virginia Square is a 190-acre county planning area in ZIP codes 22201 and 22203, zoned for Washington-Liberty High, with Quincy Park and Central Library.
Arlington
Arlington vs Falls Church vs Alexandria vs Washington compared
Tax per $100: Arlington $1.053, Falls Church $1.18, Alexandria $1.135, Washington $0.85 for homes. Schools, home values, commute and services compared.
Arlington Public Schools
Arlington public schools: every school, zone and report card
All 38 Arlington Public Schools schools and programs with address, grades, Sept. 30, 2026, enrollment and 2026-27 state framework score. APS: 703-228-8000.