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Chair Phyllis J. Randall said the board lowered the personal property tax rate by 6 cents to roughly 80.5 cents per $100 of assessed value and separated the tax on vehicles from general personal property so the car tax rate decreased from $5.14 to $3.09; she also said the county eliminated a $25 vehicle-decal fee. Randall said these moves were possible in part because of strong revenue sources, notably the data center industry, which she said represents about 38% of the county’s overall revenue picture.

The chair also said Loudoun’s AAA bond rating was reaffirmed and that the county funded fiscal reserves and revenue stabilization beyond the required 10%, replenishing contingency funds to prepare for possible economic downturns.

Economic development and tourism: Randall and speakers cited rapid business growth — more than 14,300 businesses and a 40% increase in the number of businesses over the past 10 years — and an unemployment rate around 3.1%. Visit Loudoun and the Department of Economic Development were credited with promoting tourism and business recruitment; the chair said visitor spending has topped $4,500,000,000 and Loudoun’s wine industry has grown about 700% since Visit Loudoun was established, generating more than $48,000,000 and attracting about 1,000,000 visitors.

Why this matters: The combination of tax adjustments, strong reserves, and diversified economic activity were presented as steps to preserve the county’s financial stability while continuing investment in services and capital priorities.

What was not specified: The speech did not provide a line-item budget showing how the tax changes or reserve increases will alter specific department budgets or the full fiscal impact across resident tax bills; some figures were given as rounded or approximate in the address.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Loudoun County - State of the County Address - May 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","County leaders reported a favorable fiscal position — including a reaffirmed AAA bond rating — cut the personal property tax rate and vehicle tax, and highlighted strong tourism and business growth that helped the county’s financial posture.","taxTitle","Loudoun County, Virginia","taxId",5640,"location","Virginia","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6567306,"Loudoun adds $5 million for nonprofits as survey shows rising demand and federal funding uncertainty",203,4025000,4228000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3338938-4fe3c54da15ed1f70828d2e524e5d567&start=4025&end=4228","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3338938-4fe3c54da15ed1f70828d2e524e5d567/thumbnail_4025000.jpg","/articles/6567306/Virginia/Loudoun-adds-5-million-for-nonprofits-as-survey-shows-rising-demand-and-federal-funding-uncertainty","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567306-00b6441e318b179170da7f9def070425/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167956&Signature=GHOGN202ZL~UlV-BDSwhosMq5FPM-9WB0y6w3Hi1BUyQvbEricFY2GtJNkV3dajV91bZ8b5kCmr14Aq~SkJUjOedka6plYroFbEaETiNbtJUqhKy~8DdnJV1ayGNpUYrPcL2IBbsImq1BF2eq0sCzsIB3u-6NtfMHKG4DbzoFUrTAQRfM~DXmd6XGDJHIZDO8DGvaX-kczjory9rXBIDx7~5jE165fS-BuWDPwtCuc5~OL2w3BkqtI-uERd7de7gbtE3zufs7ubh~fb1moCitr5dRqMfIsWRE82rvHilP0hoNjYzF1rsHYTktZKsxWi-AGA192UGlcTiCnrp226C0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Loudoun County leaders said the Board of Supervisors allocated an additional $5,000,000 during the fiscal year 2026 budget process to assist Loudoun-based nonprofits that provide services to residents.

Chair Phyllis J. Randall described a March 2025 survey conducted by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Frontier Counties that invited 30 Loudoun nonprofits to respond; 25 participated. Randall summarized key findings: 64% of responding organizations reported that a significant number of the individuals they serve receive federal funds such as Medicaid and WIC; 50% reported they had already seen a cut or delay in federal funding; 65% reported an increase in service demand of about 20%; 42% identified funding for direct assistance (food or rent) as a high-priority need for the next 12 months; and 25% cited funding for staff wellness and retention as a high priority.

Why this matters: County and nonprofit leaders described nonprofits and faith-based organizations as essential service providers for residents who are rent-burdened or working multiple jobs despite the county's high average income. The chair framed the $5 million allocation as support to sustain the nonprofit safety net.

Program context: The survey included organizations across health, food and nutrition, mental health, housing and shelter, legal and youth services, education, disability services and employment support. The survey results informed the board’s decision to add funding in the FY26 budget process, according to the speech.

What was not specified: The speech did not provide a project-by-project breakdown of how the $5 million will be distributed, nor did it list the names of the 25 respondent organizations. County staff and nonprofit partners will determine fund distribution and priorities in follow-up budget and program documents.","County leaders said the Board of Supervisors allocated an additional $5,000,000 in the FY26 budget to support Loudoun-based nonprofits after a Community Foundation survey found increased demand, reliance on federal funds, and some federal funding cuts or delays.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6567310,"Loudoun commits a penny per $100 assessed value — more than $17 million — to attainable housing and approves 15 projects",121,4466000,4587000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3338938-4fe3c54da15ed1f70828d2e524e5d567&start=4466&end=4587","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3338938-4fe3c54da15ed1f70828d2e524e5d567/thumbnail_4466000.jpg","/articles/6567310/Virginia/Loudoun-commits-a-penny-per-100-assessed-value-more-than-17-million-to-attainable-housing-and-approves-15-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567310-5cf2a7491211f275fd4153f483458273/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167956&Signature=fLiRrRGrtZO3ppEQvN38bHiT4mwrpuN72Sdqo9yIHz1k9v4IIGjTsbgfmauUowOalacidKG4rB6i9SwIQE2WUexm4UEqatfd6PSYgp4aGkbEpaodKZLgG007qvSBAhpd9aDF~aa134ubxsrbuOyi9npjhKVNB8yWH2sD0B8lUkF~bhQScNMfCXMuHOztnK~JuXJ94V9JdaNhgMMqwyN1mhYFm654vl15-gGZac0L0HDIh2T9oe~0zo0OYZORuXUQxxgteiWWiJ5d2hoblohCsr-92ZgD5HuvgMPZzc2daHaDInAwyESYdYHvU7rscH33NLgQc7sYkq23INA2Wqacxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Loudoun County officials said the Board of Supervisors has committed a full penny per $100 of assessed value — described in the address as more than $17,000,000 — to an attainable housing fund for the coming year and has approved 15 attainable-housing projects totaling 1,366 units.

Chair Phyllis J. Randall said the county has approved 15 attainable housing projects “resulting in 13 66 units serving households from 30 to 60% of the area median income,” and provided a project-status breakdown: 548 units were described as completed, 688 in pre-development, and 130 under construction. Randall said the county has streamlined application processes, completed an administrative land-review assessment, and updated its housing needs strategic plan.

Why this matters: The county cited persistent demand for a range of housing types and income levels. The speech framed attainable housing as essential to retaining a robust local workforce and reducing outward migration by young families and creating housing options for retirees.

Progress and context: The Board adopted an unmet housing needs strategic plan in 2021 with 134 listed goals; Randall said 38 of those goals are fully completed and another 45 are in progress. The county is prioritizing mixed-use, transit-oriented development to concentrate housing around employment, services and transit stations. Randall noted that regional economic conditions — including possible federal-government layoffs that could affect the National Capital Region — may affect the housing market going forward, strengthening the argument for local action.

What was not specified: The speech provided unit totals and stage counts but did not list specific project names, locations, or the precise mechanisms for distributing the committed funds. The address did state the intended income range for units (30–60% of area median income).

Next steps: County staff and partners will continue permitting and development work on approved projects and follow-through on the remaining housing-plan goals; exact timelines and project-level details were not provided in the address.","Loudoun County told residents it has committed a full penny per $100 of assessed value (more than $17 million) to an attainable housing fund, approved 15 projects yielding 1,366 units, and reported progress on its housing implementation plan.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6567315,"Loudoun supervisors require special exception for most new data centers after March 18 vote",135,4977000,5112000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3338938-4fe3c54da15ed1f70828d2e524e5d567&start=4977&end=5112","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3338938-4fe3c54da15ed1f70828d2e524e5d567/thumbnail_4977000.jpg","/articles/6567315/Virginia/Loudoun-supervisors-require-special-exception-for-most-new-data-centers-after-March-18-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567315-dfe4771af8e31f821768e9fb10233e1c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167956&Signature=n6KVmqkUS8T5HDevn5pqh5uSs14cFhNXrAip2EErARbjhWQAZ24fvgSwXy-T3eX4VCq4nXJ5~nRDsIWVV557GlTkzojVJPS4nSKhr6IubuBSJD-GUru2cq7U8PiceqtkSHglmt8m4XirxHBaqnmgRvkeJRLR-5YYqbyY-0Mkei9Ty8kR2xfoDfSfw~CBPnMvu0eqeZy5LMr-RIZMeS~0bnULmnnT8Q74PoaFAtoq9PIDhNiepzibb8LesD4OBtpXxeGyk6a8fqQGhTxFaKOFIyxfZQtDUpxu0hBK1RVBZ88LlMGoziMxCl04Elf-a0wzqzouCgOrh6d8wTC6MEVZYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted March 18, 2025, to require a special exception for most new data centers, a change supervisors say will allow fuller public review of proposals near residential neighborhoods.

Chair Phyllis J. Randall said the March 18 vote was “the most impactful vote to date to mitigate data center development near residential neighborhoods.” She told the audience that a motion made by then-supervisor, now Vice Chair Mike Turner, passed with a supermajority, and that a limited number of data centers with existing BRI rights would retain that status.

Why this matters: Data centers account for a large share of Loudoun’s commercial tax base, but the county has seen persistent constituent concern about siting and environmental impacts. The change means most future data-center proposals will come before the planning commission and board in a public hearing process rather than proceeding by right.

Background and details: Chair Randall traced the shift to a February 14, 2000, zoning-administrator determination that treated data-center uses most like office uses and therefore permitted them where office uses were allowed. Randall said the county began adding architectural and environmental performance standards in 2016 to reduce visual and water-use impacts. The March 18 board action, she said, requires a special exception for new data centers going forward, except for a small group of facilities that will keep their previously established BRI rights.

Vice Chair Mike Turner is identified in the speech as the mover of the motion; the transcript records a supermajority vote but does not list an exact vote tally or second. The chair emphasized the board’s intent to “manage data center growth to the extent we are legally allowed,” including encouraging better design and materials while preserving Loudoun’s role as a data center hub.

What the change does not state: The board’s announcement in the address does not specify implementation details such as the special-exception application criteria, timelines for processing, or which existing facilities retain BRI status. Those specifics will appear in subsequent planning and permitting materials.

Next steps: The vote introduces a public-application pathway for most new data-center projects; applicants and community members should expect required public hearings with planning-commission review before final action by the board.

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