City of Fairfax, VA

Virginia Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 1-3, 2025

Purchase certain items online or in person without paying Virginia sales tax Aug. 1-3, including school supplies, emergency preparedness items, and energy-saving products

Apply Now for FY 2026 Commission on the Arts Grants

Artists are encouraged to apply by 5 p.m. Sept. 12 for financial support for activities, events, presentations, or programs to be available to the public during fiscal year 2026.

Cooling Assistance Program Applications Accepted Through Aug. 15

Two programs — Cooling Assistance and Cool Care — can help keep vulnerable Fairfax City and Fairfax County residents cool.

Invasive Plant Removal Starts June 9 in Two City Parks

Visitors will see browning vines and dead woody debris in Van Dyck and Kutner parks during the summer months; the city will implement safety precautions

Leadership is a Partnership: Join a Board or Commission

Join city leaders and staff to build the community in which you want to live, work, and play — now and into the future.

Resources for Residents Affected by Federal Government Staffing Changes

Fairfax City residents and their households are eligible for many Fairfax City, Fairfax County, Virginia state, and federal services and programs under any circumstance, including the recent and possibly ongoing changes in employement due to federal staffing and funding changes.

Fairfax City Grateful for Congressman Gerald E. Connolly’s Service

Congressman Gerald E. Connolly was an advocate for the city and a reliable partner throughout his 17 years representing Virginia’s 11th District. He had an outsized presence, and he made a difference in the city.