Alexandria
Alexandria city covers 15 square miles of northeastern Virginia.
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- Alexandria Office of Real Estate AssessmentsProperty records · Property owner
City of Alexandria Office of Real Estate Assessments.
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- 703-746-4646
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- Virginia property taxVirginia property tax is entirely local. The Commissioner of the Revenue or the local Real Estate Assessor sets the value and the Treasurer sends the bill. The state sets the rules and runs the tax relief programs.
- Alexandria tax paymentsProperty taxes
City of Alexandria page to pay real estate and other city taxes.
- Alexandria city zoning and land useZoning
Zoning districts and land use rules, and which uses and buildings the rules permit on a given piece of land.
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- Alexandria city Planning and Zoning
- Phone
- 703.746.4333
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Farm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.
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- Virginia Department of Environmental QualityVirginia's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
- Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up, USDA Farm Service AgencyHow the Conservation Reserve Program works, which sign-ups are open and what it pays. You enroll land in CRP at your county Farm Service Agency office at the local USDA Service Center.
- NRCS highly erodible land determinationsHow NRCS decides whether a farm field is highly erodible land, which affects USDA program eligibility and conservation plans. Requests go to NRCS at your local USDA Service Center.
- Alexandria city floodplain and flood zonesFlood zones
Flood zone information and the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water.
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- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.
- Virginia floodplain and flood mapsVirginia's floodplain program: the flood maps, the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water, and who runs the program locally.
- FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.
- Alexandria city Circuit Court ClerkPlats
Where deeds, mortgages, easements and other land documents are recorded. Start here to search recorded documents or order a copy.
J. Greg Parks, Clerk of the Circuit Court - City of Alexandria Sewer and Hydrant MaintenanceSeptic systems
A section of the city's Transportation and Environmental Services department that inspects and repairs Alexandria's sewers and opens sewer stoppages. Call Alex311 to report a sewer problem; wastewater is treated by AlexRenew and drinking water is supplied by Virginia American Water.
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- Virginia septic system permitsIn Virginia the Health Department permits septic systems and alternative onsite sewage systems. Start here for new systems, repairs, the application and the local health office.
- Alexandria city building and land use permitsBuilding permits
Which permits are required for building, land use and site work, and how to apply.
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- Alexandria city Building and Permits
- Phone
- 703.746.4200
- Virginia state landsPublic land
State-owned land in Virginia: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.
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- USGS map of public and protected landNational map of federal, state, local and other public and protected land from the U.S. Geological Survey Protected Areas Database (PAD-US).
- Virginia food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official Virginia food-assistance program information, listed by USDA. Find application guidance and program contacts. Check the program for current eligibility, benefits, and EBT help.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- Virginia local food-assistance officesFind a local office that handles food-assistance applications and case questions. Choose your county or service area in this official state directory.
- Virginia unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Official Virginia unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- Virginia Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find Virginia Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts, listed by HealthCare.gov. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- Virginia energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find Virginia energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- Virginia WIC programWIC nutrition help
WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- Virginia child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Official state benefits portal where families apply for child care assistance and check application status. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the local department of social services.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- Virginia Housing Choice Voucher ProgramRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- Virginia emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- Virginia TANF cash assistanceCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- Virginia child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- Virginia aging servicesSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative ServicesDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOVeterans benefits help
Find a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- Virginia unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- Virginia driver and vehicle servicesDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official driver and vehicle services. Check the agency for renewals, appointments, document requirements, registration, and titles.
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- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideOfficial guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- Virginia consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams
State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
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- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- USAGov disaster assistance application guideDisaster recovery assistance
Official disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Alexandria offices
- Alexandria city Finance DepartmentBills and collects real estate and personal property taxes for the City of Alexandria.
- Phone
- 703.746.4800
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- Alexandria city Environmental ServicesCounty environmental health services. Call to confirm who issues septic permits here.
- Phone
- 703.746.4910
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- Visit website
- One phone line for 3 offices
- Phone
- 703.746.4311
- Alexandria city GISMapping and GIS data.
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- Visit website
- Alexandria city GIS mapInteractive GIS and parcel map for Alexandria city. Search a property to see its parcel lines and the other map layers.
- Alexandria city GIS data downloadsDownload or request the map layers, such as parcels, roads and aerial imagery.
- Alexandria maps on GISFinderProperty lines, aerial photos, flood zones, wetlands and GIS data downloads.
- City of Alexandria Sewer and Hydrant MaintenanceA section of the city's Transportation and Environmental Services department that inspects and repairs Alexandria's sewers and opens sewer stoppages. Call Alex311 to report a sewer problem; wastewater is treated by AlexRenew and drinking water is supplied by Virginia American Water.
- Alexandria city Public WorksRoads, bridges and right of way.
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- Visit website
- Alexandria city USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Alexandria city is at the Warrenton Service Center, 98 Alexandria Pike Ste 12, Warrenton, VA 20186. Call it to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other farm programs, and for farm and tract records. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works from the same office: ask it for wetland determinations, highly erodible land questions and conservation plans.
- Phone
- (540) 347-4402
- Address
- 98 Alexandria Pike Ste 12, Warrenton, VA 20186
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- Visit website
Other county departments (2)
- Alexandria Historic Preservation (Planning and Zoning) and Board of Architectural ReviewHistoric Preservation staff in the Department of Planning and Zoning support the Board of Architectural Review, which reviews work in the city's two local historic districts, Old and Historic Alexandria and Parker-Gray, and the 100-year-old building list. The page has district maps, design guidelines and application information.
- Phone
- (703) 746-3833
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- Visit website
- DASHYou can check DASH bus routes, schedules, trip plans, service alerts, fares, and contact customer service at 703.746.3274.
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- Visit website
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to find who owns a piece of land
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
Other Virginia counties and independent cities
Neighboring counties and independent cities
About Alexandria
Alexandria city covers 15 square miles of northeastern Virginia. The Commissioner of the Revenue or the Real Estate Assessor values your house and land, the Treasurer bills and collects the tax, and the Circuit Court Clerk keeps recorded land documents.