Doing Business in Fairfax County

Fairfax County's Real Estate Market

Click here to download a PDF version of the latest Real Estate Report.

Fairfax County has 17 real estate submarkets, each offering their own unique advantages. Click on a links below for a brief overview and map of each market or click on the map to view all the markets.

Business Areas

If you are looking for specific real estate information, click on a link below:

• Office Market
• Industrial/Flex Market
• Hotel Market
• Retail Market

Revitalization Programs

Fairfax County is actively preserving and  enhancing its mature commercial and residential areas through a number of wide-ranging revitalization initiatives. The Office of Community Revitalization and Reinvestment (OCRR) coordinates revitalization activities for the county. Fairfax County’s revitalization efforts focus on seven communities—Annandale, Baileys Crossroads/Seven Corners, the Lake Anne section of Reston, McLean, Merrifield, Richmond Highway and Springfield—though revitalization programs are applicable countywide.

For more details, visit the  OCRR Web site (www.fcrevit.org) or contact the office at 10565 Lee Highway (Fairfax Boulevard), Suite 200, Fairfax, VA  22030, 703-246-6500, Revitalization@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Planning, Zoning and Building Codes

As with virtually all jurisdictions, Fairfax County requires strict adherence to a comprehensive plan, zoning regulations and building codes. Additional information on these topics are available from either the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning (DPZ) or the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES).

Copies of the Fairfax County commercial and industrial zoning map are available by e-mailing the FCEDA's Market Research and Real Estate Division.

Real Property Tax Assessment Information

The Real Estate Division of the Department of Tax Administration (DTA) is responsible for the annual assessment of all real property in the county. Virginia law requires that assessments be uniform and based on 100 percent of fair market value. The assessments are effective January 1 of each year. The assessment provides the basis for taxation, depending upon the tax rate ultimately adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The tax rate for FY 2007 is $0.89 per $100 assessed value. Below are two key links relative to real estate assessments and taxes.

• Search for assessment information regarding individual properties here.
  
• Visit the Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration Web site for further information regarding assessments and real property taxes.

Base Realignment and Closure Commission

Information on the Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) and the effect of its recommendations on Fairfax County.

Additional Information

Additional information, such as available buildings and sites, may be requested by sending an e-mail or by calling 703-790-0600 and asking to speak to the Marketing Manager on duty. You can also check the Frequently Asked Questions section of this Web site. Visit the Press Room for the latest Real Estate Report.