ECONOMY
2 min readFairfax County Approves Meals Tax, Lowers Property Tax Rate
TrueGov Editorial Team•9 months ago•2 min read
Local government diversifies revenue sources while addressing budget priorities
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved a budget markup that includes a new 4 percent meals tax and a slight reduction in the real estate tax rate. Board Chairman Jeff McKay, a Democrat, stated the budget reflects fiscal discipline while investing in community priorities. The meals tax, which would take effect January 2026, aims to diversify county revenue and reduce reliance on property taxes.