Town of Herndon, VA
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Overview
The Town of Herndon has released the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, a comprehensive financial plan totaling $99,830,973. This unified budget incorporates all major Town funds, including the General Fund, Water and Sewer Fund, Stormwater Management Fund, Chestnut Grove Cemetery Fund, Herndon Centennial Golf Course Fund, the Capital Projects Fund, and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund.
What’s Included in the FY 2027 Proposal
The proposed budget reflects continued investment in community priorities. Items of interest include:
- $200,000 for the Community Donation Program to support nonprofit organizations providing services and community engagement programs.
- Strengthening business engagement efforts to maintain a vibrant local economy.
- Continued implementation of the multi‑year Roadway Safety Action Plan, enhancing safety and accessibility for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.
- Transportation improvements along South Elden Street and Ferndale Avenue to improve connectivity and roadway safety.
- Maintaining a full schedule of community events, including the Lynn Street event series and neighborhood picnics.
- Completion of Phase 1 of the Town’s municipal infrastructure replacement project, which is expected to support long‑term energy efficiency and operational savings.
Capital spending increases by 96.3 percent over last year, reflecting the Town’s emphasis on infrastructure, safety projects, facility upgrades, and long term asset maintenance. The budget also includes adjustments to maintain a stable workforce essential to maintaining high quality municipal services across departments.
Tax and Rate Information
The proposed budget continues the Town’s current real estate tax rate of $0.270, as well as the existing transient lodging tax rate of 6 percent and the meals tax rate of 4.5 percent. It also includes adjustments to water and sewer base rates, with water increasing by 18 percent and sewer increasing by 8 percent compared to the FY 2026 adopted budget. These adjustments support the infrastructure, operations, and long‑term maintenance of the Town’s utility systems.
How the Budget Is Allocated
The FY 2027 Proposed Budget distributes funding across several major areas:
- General Fund (49%) - Supports day‑to‑day Town operations, including public safety, parks and recreation, community development, public works, and administrative functions.
- Water & Sewer Fund (30%) - Funds the operations, infrastructure, and maintenance of the Town’s water and wastewater systems.
- Capital Projects Fund (12%) - Invests in major public infrastructure, transportation networks, and essential long‑term equipment.
- Other Funds (9%) - Includes Stormwater Management, ARPA projects, Chestnut Grove Cemetery, and the Herndon Centennial Golf Course.
Get Involved
The Town Council will hold two public hearings to review the proposed budget and gather community feedback on April 14 and April 28, at 7 p.m in the Herndon Town Council Chambers at 765 Lynn Street, Herndon, VA 20170. Spanish live interpretation services will be available at these meetings. Meetings will also be streamed live on the Town’s website and broadcast on Cox channel 23 and Verizon channel 28. To submit a comment use the form or send to town.clerk@herndon-va.gov.
Proposed FY 2027 Budget (PDF)
Proposed FY 2027 Budget (Digital)
Proposed FY 2027 Budget (Interactive)
Proposed FY2027 Budget at a Glance
FY2027 Budget Comment Form
Adopted Budgets
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
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