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Quick Answer: Is a Herndon Address in the Town of Herndon?
Last updated October 2026
Quick answer: a “Herndon, VA” mailing address does not tell you which local government you live under. The Town of Herndon is an incorporated town inside Fairfax County, with its own council, police, trash collection, zoning and historic district. Many homes outside the town limits, in Fairfax County communities such as Oak Hill, McNair, Floris, Franklin Farm and Fox Mill, also use Herndon addresses and are governed by the County alone. Town homes pay a Town real estate tax of $0.27 per $100 of assessed value for fiscal 2027 on top of the County’s $1.12. The reliable test is the tax record: look the address up on Fairfax County’s iCARE site.
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One Name, Two Kinds of Herndon
The Town of Herndon was incorporated in 1879 and covers about four square miles around its historic downtown; the Town says it has more than 24,000 residents and is the third-largest town in Virginia. Town residents are also Fairfax County residents, so they live under two local governments at once.
Outside the town limits, “Herndon” is mostly a postal name. ZIP codes 20170 and 20171 both include Fairfax County addresses beyond the Town, from Oak Hill, McNair and Floris to Franklin Farm, Fox Mill and much of the Route 28 corridor. Frying Pan Farm Park, for example, has a Herndon address but is a Fairfax County park outside the Town. In those neighborhoods, the County handles everything the Town would otherwise do.
Fiscal 2027 Real Estate Taxes: Town on Top of County
| Inside the Town of Herndon | Herndon address, Fairfax County only | |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Herndon rate | $0.27 per $100 | None |
| Fairfax County rate | $1.12 per $100 | $1.12 per $100 |
| Combined base rate | $1.39 per $100 | $1.12 per $100 |
| Example: $650,000 assessment | $9,035 a year ($1,755 Town + $7,280 County) | $7,280 a year |
The Town’s tax is collected by Fairfax County and appears on the County real estate bill, due in two halves on July 28 and December 5. The example uses base rates only; County special district levies can apply to either kind of address, so check the actual bill for the parcel. Assessment, payment and tax relief questions go to the Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration.
Sources: Town of Herndon: real estate taxes, Fairfax County: real estate taxes.
Services and Rules: Who You Call
| Inside the Town | County only | |
|---|---|---|
| Police | Herndon Police Department | Fairfax County Police |
| Trash and recycling | Town curbside collection through Herndon Public Works | Depends on the neighborhood: County collection in some areas, private haulers (often arranged by the HOA) in others |
| Zoning and development review | Town zoning ordinance, Town Planning Commission and Town Council | Fairfax County zoning, County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors |
| Historic district | The Town’s Historic District Overlay downtown, with design review | County rules apply instead |
| Recreation | Town parks, plus Town-resident rates at the Herndon Community Center; County parks too | Fairfax County parks; non-resident rates at the Herndon Community Center |
| Local elections | Mayor and six Town Council members, plus County and state races | County and state races |
| Public schools | Fairfax County Public Schools either way; check the address in the FCPS Boundary Locator | |
The next Town election is November 3, 2026. Town Council meetings meet at 397 Herndon Parkway, Suite 300, through January 2, 2027 while the Council Chambers are renovated.
Sources: Town of Herndon: trash and recycling, Fairfax County: recycling and trash, Herndon Community Center, Town of Herndon: town elections, Town of Herndon: historic preservation.
How to Check a Parcel in Five Minutes
- Search the address on Fairfax County’s iCARE site and open the parcel’s tax details. A Town parcel carries the Town of Herndon real estate tax in addition to the County’s.
- Ask the seller or listing agent for the most recent real estate tax bill and compare the line items.
- Still unsure? Ask the Town’s Community Development staff. Through January 2, 2027, the counter is at 397 Herndon Parkway, Suite 100; the Town’s main number is 703-435-6800.
- Downtown? Check the Town’s historic district map to see whether the home is in the Historic District Overlay.
- Confirm trash service and any HOA before you budget. Town homes get Town collection; County homes may pay a hauler or an HOA.
Heads-Up for Fall 2026: Town Hall Has Moved (Temporarily)
The Herndon Municipal Center (777 Lynn St) and Council Chambers (765 Lynn St) are closed from October 2, 2026 to January 2, 2027 for HVAC and entrance upgrades. Counter services for community development, public works engineering and finance are at 397 Herndon Parkway, Suite 100, starting October 5, and public meetings are in Suite 300. Online payments still work. Details: Town of Herndon relocation notice.
More Herndon guides: Living in Herndon | Herndon development tracker | Herndon events calendar | Buying a historic home in downtown Herndon. Next door: Living in Reston, the Reston Metro guide and the Dulles flight paths guide. All areas served.
Town of Herndon vs. Herndon Address FAQ
Is every Herndon, VA address in the Town of Herndon?
No. Many homes with Herndon mailing addresses are in Fairfax County outside the town limits, including communities such as Oak Hill, McNair, Floris, Franklin Farm and Fox Mill. The tax record shows whether the Town of Herndon real estate tax applies.
What is the Town of Herndon real estate tax rate?
The Town of Herndon real estate tax rate for fiscal 2027 is $0.27 per $100 of assessed value. Fairfax County collects it on the County real estate bill.
Do Town of Herndon residents also pay Fairfax County real estate tax?
Yes. Town residents pay the Fairfax County rate, $1.12 per $100 for fiscal 2027, plus the Town’s $0.27, for a combined base rate of $1.39 per $100.
Who collects trash in the Town of Herndon?
Herndon Public Works runs curbside trash and recycling collection for homes in the Town. Outside the Town, service depends on the neighborhood: some areas have County collection and others use private haulers.
When is the next Town of Herndon election?
The next Town of Herndon election is November 3, 2026. Fairfax County’s Office of Elections administers it.
How do I check whether a home is in the Town of Herndon?
Search the address on Fairfax County’s iCARE site and look for the Town of Herndon real estate tax, compare the latest tax bill, or ask the Town’s Community Development office.
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Sources (last updated October 11, 2026): Town of Herndon: real estate taxes (fiscal 2027); Fairfax County: real estate taxes; Fairfax County iCARE; Town of Herndon: trash and recycling; Fairfax County: recycling and trash; Town of Herndon: Herndon Community Center; Town of Herndon: town elections; Town of Herndon: Municipal Center relocation; Town of Herndon: historic preservation; Town of Herndon: history; Town of Herndon news (population and town facts); FCPS Boundary Locator; Nikki Lagouros Rankings & Data.