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.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Facts on this page come from Arlington County’s County Board members, About the County Board, Report a Problem, police contact, Permit Arlington Center contact and department pages.
Arlington has no city hall and no mayor. It is a county with no incorporated towns, and Arlington County government runs every local service, from police and trash to parks and permits. Most county offices are in the Ellen M. Bozman Government Center, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., near the Courthouse Metro station. For anything not listed here, call general county information at 703-228-3000, or file a request online through the county’s Report a Problem tool. For an emergency, call 911.
The numbers most people need
- Police non-emergency: 703-558-2222
- General county information: 703-228-3000
- Trash, recycling, water bills (DES Customer Contact Center): 703-228-5000, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays
- Water or sewer emergency, 24 hours: 703-228-6555
- Animal Control: 703-931-9241
- Code enforcement (property upkeep, noise, blight): 703-228-3232
The County Board
The five-member Arlington County Board is the county’s governing body. Members are elected at large, not by district, to staggered four-year terms. The board elects a chair and vice chair each January; the chair is the official head of the county and presides at meetings.
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Matt de Ferranti | Chair |
| Maureen Coffey | Vice chair |
| Susan Cunningham | Member |
| Julius D. “JD” Spain Sr. | Member |
| Takis P. Karantonis | Member |
Reach all five: countyboard@arlingtonva.us, or the County Board Office at 703-228-3130. One County Board seat is on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot; see our voting guide.
The board hires five officials: County Manager Mark Schwartz, who runs day-to-day operations; County Attorney Ryan Samuel; County Auditor Wayne Scott; Independent Policing Auditor Mummi Ibrahim; and Clerk to the County Board Mason Kushnir, who keeps the minutes and publishes legal notices.
Taxes, assessments and records
| Office | Phone | What it handles |
|---|---|---|
| Treasurer | 703-228-4000 | Paying real estate, car and other tax bills |
| Commissioner of the Revenue | 703-228-3033 | Car tax assessments, business licenses, DMV Select |
| Department of Real Estate Assessments | 703-228-3920 | Home assessments and appeals |
| Voter Registration and Elections | 703-228-3456 | Registration, early voting, mail ballots |
See our property tax guide for rates and due dates.
Public safety
| Office | Phone |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 |
| Police non-emergency | 703-558-2222 |
| Police Telephone Reporting Unit | 703-228-4300 |
| Office of the Chief of Police (Chief Andy Penn) | 703-228-4040 |
| Police media relations | 703-228-5050 |
| Animal Control | 703-931-9241 |
The Arlington County Police Department patrols the county; the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office runs the county detention facility. Our weekly police and fire log collects the department’s published reports.
Utilities, trash and streets
| Service | Phone or link |
|---|---|
| Trash, recycling, brush and appliance pickup, water bills | 703-228-5000 |
| Water or sewer emergency (24 hours) | 703-228-6555 |
| Potholes, streetlights, signals, park problems | Report a Problem |
| Park maintenance | 703-228-6525 |
| Right-of-way and driveway permits | 703-228-3629 |
Arlington County provides water, sewer and trash service itself. Electricity and natural gas come from private utilities; see our power outages guide.
Building, zoning and health
| Office | Phone |
|---|---|
| Building permits | 703-228-3800 |
| Zoning questions | 703-228-3883 |
| Zoning enforcement | 703-228-3792 |
| Code enforcement | 703-228-3232 |
| Planning | 703-228-3525 |
| Environmental Health (restaurants, pools, rodents) | 703-228-7444, option 4 |
Schools
Arlington Public Schools is run by an elected five-member School Board, separate from the County Board. Call APS at 703-228-8000 or the School Board Office at 703-228-6015. See our schools guide.
Speak at a meeting
The County Board meets one Saturday and one Tuesday a month except August. Sign up to speak online or at 703-228-3130 starting the week before a meeting, or email countyboard@arlingtonva.us. Board members also meet residents at Open Door Mondays.
Related guides: public notices, moving to Arlington and trash and recycling.
Frequently asked questions
Does Arlington, Virginia, have a mayor?
No. Arlington is a county with no city government. A five-member County Board elected at large governs it; the chair, Matt de Ferranti in 2026, is the official head of the county. The County Board hires a county manager to run day-to-day operations.
What is the Arlington County police non-emergency number?
703-558-2222. For an emergency, call 911. The police Telephone Reporting Unit is 703-228-4300.
Who do I call about animal control in Arlington?
Animal Control at 703-931-9241.
What number do I call for a water main break in Arlington?
The county’s 24-hour water and sewer emergency line, 703-228-6555.
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