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Skip to main content You're logged in with MyAlex | Logout City of Alexandria, VA Menu Live Make the most of Alexandria's outstanding quality of life with information and services of interest to residents. Be Prepared Are you ready? Find resources and information to help residents, businesses and visitors to prepare for all types of emergencies, and to stay safe. Flooding Preparedness Snow and Ice Control Hurricane Preparedness Emergency Preparedness Public Health Emergency Community Life Learn more about pets and animals, schools and libraries, parks and farmers' markets, community gardens, and more. Community Gardens Farmers' Markets Parks Pets Recreation Get Involved There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting. Boards and Commissions Civic Engagement Policy City Academies Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Speak at a Meeting Volunteering Voting Getting Around Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more. Bicycling in Alexandria Bus and Rail King Street Trolley Parking in Alexandria Street Maps Taxis Water Taxis Historic Preservation Historic Alexandria is a treasure trove of early structures, artifacts, and records that creates a unique way of life for its citizens and provides enjoyment for thousands of people who visit this special community every year. The City continues to add resources to its collection of local and nationally designated historic districts. Alexandria History Board of Architectural Review Historic Alexandria Historic Districts Licenses & Permits Find out whether a permit is required, the type of permit needed, fees involved, and what requirements are necessary for the activity you want to engage in Alexandria. Building & Construction Business Licenses Health Permits Marriage Licenses Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Parking Information about parking in the City of Alexandria, including parking options, enforcement, districts and permits. Contest a Parking Ticket Guest Parking Permits Parking Permits Parking Studies Parking in Old Town Pay a Parking Ticket Public Health & Wellness Alexandria is committed to ensuring our residents thrive through physical, mental, and social health. Aging & Adult Services Domestic Violence Environmental Health Environmental Quality Health Department Health Clinics Sexual Assault Substance Abuse Prevention Substance Abuse Services Teen Pregnancy Prevention Teen Wellness Center Public Safety & Courts Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system. Fire Department Police Department Sheriff's Office Circuit Court Clerk of Circuit Court General District Court J&DR Court Court Service Unit Public Works Learn more about how the City maintains streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City. Bridge Maintenance Paving and Potholes Sewer Maintenance Street Sweeping Real Estate & Taxes The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail. Payments Personal Property/Car Tax Real Estate Assessments Real Estate Tax Tax Guide Tax Relief Schools & Libraries Did you know that ACPS is one of the most diverse school systems in the country? Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a myriad of ethnic and cultural groups. The Alexandria Library is an educational, user-oriented service institution providing free public access to recorded knowledge and ideas. Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Alexandria Library Child Care Higher Learning Out of School Time Programs Social Services The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more. Aging & Adult Services Child Care Assistance Homeless Services Housing Resources Mentoring Programs Military & Veteran Services Trash & Recycling Find information on the City's refuse, recycling and yard waste collection programs. Recycling Refuse Collection Yard Waste Utilities The City of Alexandria does not operate any public utilities. The following companies are the primary providers of their respective servers: Cable TV (Comcast / Xfinity) Drinking Water (Virginia American Water) Electricity (Dominion Energy) Natural Gas (Washington Gas) Sewage/Water Treatment (Alex Renew) Wired Telephone (Verizon) Close Menu Play Whether you live here or are just visiting, Alexandria is a great place to shop, dine, take in the arts, get outdoors, and just have fun. About Alexandria If you are looking for small-town charm and big-city amenities, Alexandria is the place to find them. Alexandria has a fascinating history, and many of its historic buildings are still preserved today. The City's many historic homes, churches, businesses, and museums allow residents and visitors alike to experience the past that makes it the charming town it is today. Alexandria's History Demographics & Statistics Maps & GIS Visit Alexandria Arts & Culture Through engaging the community, encouraging participation, and facilitating access to arts and culture, the City builds a vibrant community for its residents, workers, and visitors. City Concerts City Events Historic Property Rentals Museums & Historic Sites Office of Historic Alexandria Office of the Arts Entertainment Find events and activities, shops and restaurants, concerts and performances, arts and culture, historic attractions, parks and libraries, farmers' markets, and more. City Concerts City Events Office of the Arts Visit Alexandria: Things to Do Getting Around Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more. Bicycling in Alexandria Bus & Rail King Street Trolley Parking in Alexandria Street Maps Taxis Water Taxis Museums & Historic Sites Alexandria is a desirable location to live, work and play. The City owns many of the premier historic sites in Alexandria and it is charged with the conservation, interpretation and promotion of these links to the past. City Museums Historic Sites & Attractions Office of Historic Alexandria Parks & Recreation Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more. Classes & Camps Dog Parks Facility & Park Rentals Farmers' Markets Marina & Waterfront Parks ParkLink Interactive Map Parks & Trails Pools & Aquatics Recreation Centers Sports Leagues & Programs Visit Alexandria Information about visiting Alexandria, including shopping, dining, attractions, accommodations, events listings and more. Plan your visit with an itinerary builder, interactive maps, hotel booking, online restaurant reservations and much more. Group Tours Meet in Alexandria Plan Your Visit Trip Planning Assistance Visitor Center Close Menu Services We are here to serve you. Browse the topics to the right to learn more about the programs and services we offer. Alex311 Connect with professional and knowledgeable staff for City service and information requests from every City department. Missed Collection Parking Potholes Street Cleaning Trash & Recycling Containers Trees Yard Waste / Bulky Items Pickup Animals What you need to know about animals, pets and wildlife in Alexandria. Animal Adoption Animal Control Dog Parks Buildings & Construction The City provides services to residents, businesses, contractors, and visitors needing permits for constructions and other developments. Building Codes City Code Code Administration Green Building Land Use & Zoning Permit Center Permits & Land Use Applications Environment "Green" initiatives, air quality, noise, water conservation, mosquito and rodent control. Air Quality Clean Waterways Climate Change Eco-City Alexandria Green Building Mosquito Control Noise Control Rodent Control Stormwater Management Jobs City Government Jobs Alexandria City Public Schools Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center) Collective Bargaining Maps & GIS Geographic Information Systems (GIS) centrally manages, shares and analyzes information about locations through specialized mapping technology. This information increases transparency, improves many City technology applications and provides critical data to decision makers and the public. Interactive Maps Open Data Standard Maps Parks & Recreation Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more. Classes & Camps Dog Parks Facility & Park Rentals Farmers' Markets Marina & Waterfront Parks & Trails Pools & Aquatics Recreation Centers Sports Leagues & Programs Property & Housing The City administers various housing-related programs and services. Housing Master Plan Landlord & Property Manager Resources Maps & GIS Office of Housing Parcel Viewer Real Estate Assessments Public Health & Wellness Alexandria is committed to ensuring our residents thrive through physical, mental, and social health. Aging & Adult Services Emergency Mental Health Services Environmental Health Environmental Quality Health Department Health Clinics Sexual and Domestic Violence Services Substance Abuse Services Teen Pregnancy Prevention Teen Wellness Center Public Safety & Courts Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system. Fire Department Police Department Sheriff's Office Circuit Court Clerk of Circuit Court General District Court J&DR Court Court Service Unit Public Works Learn more about how the City maintains streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City. Bridge Maintenance Paving & Potholes Sewer Maintenance Street Sweeping Real Estate & Taxes The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail. Payments Personal Property/Car Tax Real Estate Assessments Real Estate Tax Tax Guide Tax Relief Social Services The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more. Aging & Adult Services Child Care Children & Families Discrimination & Disabilities Gang & Youth Violence Prevention Homeless Services Housing Assistance Human Rights Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center) Mentoring Programs Military & Veteran Services Trash & Recycling Find information on the City's refuse, recycling and yard waste collection programs. Recycling Refuse Collection Yard Waste Transportation Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more. Bicycling in Alexandria Bus & Rail King Street Trolley Parking in Alexandria Street Maps Taxis Transportation Planning Close Menu Business Ideally located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is nationally recognized as one of the best places to live and do business on the east coast. Learn how we can help you start or relocate your business in Alexandria, and access resources for existing businesses and commuters. Business Resources The City provides services and resources to help existing businesses expand within the City and promotes recruiting new businesses in Alexandria. Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) Alexandria Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Doing Business with the City New Business Guide Public-Private Partnerships Jobs Alexandria offers wide range of job opportunities and services. Work for City government or City Public Schools, find out about an internship opportunity or learn about workforce development and career training options. City Government Jobs Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center) Collective Bargaining Licenses & Permits Find out whether a permit is required, the type of permit needed, fees involved, and what requirements are necessary for the activity you want to engage in Alexandria. APEX Permitting & Land Use System Business Licenses Health Permits Permit Center Zoning Information Real Estate & Taxes The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail. Business License Tax Business Personal Property Tax Lodging Tax Meal Tax Payments Real Estate Assessment Search Real Estate Assessments Sales Tax Transportation Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more. Getting Around Vehicle Registration GO Alex Commuter Resources Parking in Alexandria Close Menu Government Learn more about Alexandria's accountable, effective, and well-managed government. City Council The Alexandria City Council is composed of a Mayor and six Council members who are elected at-large for three-year terms. The Mayor, who is chosen on a separate ballot, presides over meetings of the Council and serves as the ceremonial head of government. City Council Calendar Communicate with City Council Council Assignments Meeting Dockets & Video Speak at a Meeting Boards & Commissions The City of Alexandria has a strong commitment to citizen participation as evidenced by the number of citizen boards and commissions established by City Council. These bodies compose a formal system through which citizens can advise City Council on all major issues affecting the City. Meeting Dockets & Video Apply for a Board or Commission Boards & Commission Calendar Boards & Commission Vacancies Board of Architectural Review Board of Zoning Appeals Planning Commission Park & Recreation Commission Transportation Commission Departments & Agencies View a list of City departments, offices and other agencies, and learn about their role in the organization. City Government Departments & Offices Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Visit Alexandria (Official Tourism Site) Public Safety & Courts Information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system. Police Department Fire Department Sheriff's Office Courts Office of Emergency Management Emergency & Customer Communications Community Policing Review Board Elected Officials Alexandria voters elect a Mayor and City Council and three local officers, as well as state and federal representatives. City Council Clerk of Circuit Court Commonwealth's Attorney Sheriff Voting in Alexandria Get Involved There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting. Boards & Commissions City Academies Civic Engagement Policy Speak at a Meeting Volunteering Voting in Alexandria Transparency The City government acts with integrity in an open process, and provides timely access to clear, trustworthy information, presented and employed by all parties from the beginning to the end of the process, including the reasoning that leads to and supports the policy conclusion. Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Program Meeting Dockets & Video Performance Analytics Alexandria's Strategic Plan Race & Social Equity Community Policing Review Board Collective Bargaining City Code Open Data Close Menu Projects & Plans Much of our work involves creating and improving infrastructure and planning for the future. Learn more about major projects and plans here, and how you can get involved! Arts & Culture Information about arts, culture and historic projects in the City. Arts & Culture Master Plan Public Art Implementation Plan Development Information about commercial and residential development projects in the City. Landmark/Van Dorn Area Planning North Potomac Yard Implementation / Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Potomac River Generating Station Redevelopment Environment Information about environmental and "green" projects in the City. Green Building Open Space Planning RiverRenew (Combined Sewer Overflow Mitigation) WasteSmart Waterfront Flood Mitigation Neighborhoods Information about neighborhood projects in the City. Arlandria-Chirilagua Small Area Plan Beauregard Small Area Plan Implementation Braddock Neighborhood Plans Eisenhower East Small Area Plan Eisenhower West Small Area Plan Parks & Recreation Information about parks and recreation projects in the City. Alexandria Park Plans Open Space Planning Patrick Henry Recreation Center Public Facilities Information about public facilities projects in the City. City Hall Renovation Joint City-ACPS Capital Planning Initiatives and Implementation Municipal Broadband Patrick Henry Recreation Center Social Services Information about social services projects and plans in the City. Age Friendly Plan for a Livable Community Early Care & Education Common Agenda Strategic Plan to Prevent & End Homelessness Transportation Information about transportation projects and plans in and around the City. Alexandria Mobility Plan Complete Streets Duke Street in Motion King Street-Old Town Metro Access Improvement Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Project Smart Mobility Traffic Mitigation Vision Zero Close Menu Calendar There's always something to do in Alexandria! Browse community events, government meetings and activities, and important deadlines. Close Menu I want to… Use these shortcuts to perform some of the most common tasks on our site. Apply Building & Construction Permits Business Licenses City Government Jobs Facility & Park Permits Health Permits Marriage Licenses Vehicle Registration Pay Business License Tax Business Personal Property Tax Meal Tax Parking Ticket Personal Property/Car Tax Real Estate Tax Sales Tax Report Potholes Street Light Outage Tree Problem Power Outage (Dominion Energy) Water Main Break (Virginia American Water) Natural Gas Problem (Washington Gas) Cable TV/Internet Problem (Comcast) Wired Telephone Problem (Verizon) Discrimination Complaints Request Park Maintenance Trash/Recycling Container Yard Waste / Bulky Items Pickup Public Records (FOIA) Trip Planning Assistance Close Menu NEWS FEATURED NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS City Council Adopts Fiscal Year 2023 Budget On May 4, the Alexandria City Council unanimously adopted a Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 General Fund Operating Budget of $839.2 million, which represents a 8.9% increase from the FY 2022 budget. RecFest: An Explosion of Fun for All Ages The City will host “RecFest” on Saturday, May 7. RecFest is a free day of family fun, with activities representing the City’s fitness, sports, enrichment, arts, nature, out-of-school time, and summer camp programs.  COVID-19 Information Find more information about vaccines, testing, wearing masks and other ways to stay safe and help end the pandemic. Today May 07, 2022 City Government: Open Flag Status: Full Staff Trash Collection: On Time Yard Waste Collection: On Time Recycling Collection: On Time @alexandriavagov Public Service Recognition Week honors those serving at every level of government. When asked “What Does Public Service Mean to You?” Here’s what @AlexandriaVAGov employees had to say. #PSRW pic.twitter.com/z7FZxqajPQ 10:54 AM Friday, May 6 City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Beware of Counterfeit COVID-19 Tests; Apply for Rent Assistance Before Va. Rent Relief Program Ends: alexandriava.gov/go/3605 6:12 PM Thursday, May 5 Early Voting Begins May 6 for June 21 Democratic Primary Election City of Alexandria Provides Updates on Robinson Landing Historic Ships Don Hayes Appointed Alexandria Police Chief Jack Sullivan Receives Alexandria’s Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award Alexandria Prepares for Spring: Gateway Cleaning, Pothole Patrol, Street Sweeping and Mulch Pickup, Delivery City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Beware of Counterfeit COVID-19 Tests; Apply for Rent Assistance Before Va. Rent Relief Program Ends  Alexandria City Council Adopts Fiscal Year 2023 Budget City of Alexandria Officials Warn of Dangers Posed by Recent Spike in Opioid Overdoses, Especially Among Youth ­­ City of Alexandria Provides Updates on Robinson Landing Historic Ships Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum celebrates National Historic Landmark status for National Preservation Month-May 20 Early Voting Begins May 6 for June 21 Democratic Primary Election City of Alexandria Celebrates National Historic Preservation Month ALEXANDRIA.GOV/NEWS alexandriava.gov/News Popular City Services Get quick access below to some of the City's most used online services. Payments Real Estate Permits Trash & Recycling Taxes Jobs alexandriava.gov/Services Service Spotlight Alex311 connects customers to more than 175 City services in a variety of convenient ways. Connect with Alex311 online, through the mobile app, on Facebook and Twitter, by phone, or in person.Learn More Get To Know Us New Alexandria City Manager James F. Parajon comes to Alexandria from the City of Arlington, Texas, and brings nearly three decades of experience as a professional planner with an extensive technical and management background.Learn More MEETINGS & EVENTS CITY GOVERNMENT MEETINGS & EVENTS CALENDAR Alexandriava.gov/calendar Previous page of events Next page of events Parks & Recreation Find City parks, playgrounds, rec centers, facility rentals, classes, camps and more. alexandriava.gov/Recreation Museums & Historic Sites Find City museums and historic sites, programs and events. alexandriava.gov/Museums Arts & Culture Learn about concerts, performances, public art and cultural activities. alexandriava.gov/Arts Getting Around Learn how to get to and through Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more. alexandriava.gov/GettingAround ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL: Top row from left are Councilmembers Sarah Bagley, Canek Aguirre, John Chapman, R. 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