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Quick Answer: Is a Vienna Address in the Town of Vienna?
Last updated October 11, 2026
Quick answer: a “Vienna, VA” mailing address does not tell you which local government you live under. The Town of Vienna is an incorporated town of about 4.4 square miles inside Fairfax County, with its own council, police, trash and leaf collection, zoning and parks. Many homes outside the town limits, from the Wolf Trap area to neighborhoods toward Tysons, Dunn Loring and Oakton, also use Vienna addresses and are governed by Fairfax County alone. Town homes pay a Town real estate tax of $0.19 per $100 of assessed value for 2026 on top of the County’s $1.12. The reliable test is the Town’s own tax record: a Town parcel gets a separate Town of Vienna real estate tax bill.
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One Name, Two Kinds of Vienna
The settlement was called Ayr Hill until 1854, when it took the name Vienna. The railroad arrived in 1859, and Vienna incorporated as a town in 1890. Today the Town covers about 4.4 square miles, and its residents are also Fairfax County residents, so they live under two local governments at once.
Outside the town limits, “Vienna” is mostly a postal name. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts has a Vienna address but is a national park in Fairfax County. The Orange Line’s Vienna/Fairfax-GMU station is in Fairfax County too, with a Fairfax mailing address, about 2.6 miles by car from Maple Avenue and Center Street. Many neighborhoods toward Tysons, Dunn Loring, Oakton and the Hunter Mill area also use Vienna addresses. In those places, the County handles everything the Town would otherwise do.
2026 Real Estate Taxes: Town on Top of County
| Inside the Town of Vienna | Vienna address, Fairfax County only | |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Vienna rate (2026) | $0.19 per $100 | None |
| Fairfax County rate (fiscal 2027) | $1.12 per $100 | $1.12 per $100 |
| Combined base rate | $1.31 per $100 | $1.12 per $100 |
| Example: $1,000,000 assessment | $13,100 a year ($1,900 Town + $11,200 County) | $11,200 a year |
Unlike some towns, Vienna bills its own tax: Town parcels get a Town of Vienna bill, due in halves on July 28 and December 5, separate from the Fairfax County bill. The Town cut its rate by half a cent for 2026, from $0.195 to $0.19. Fairfax County’s Office of Assessments sets the assessed value for every parcel, including those in the Town, and assessment appeals go to the County. The example uses base rates only; County special district levies and any tax relief can change the actual bill.
Sources: Town of Vienna: real estate taxes, FFXnow: Town budget and rate cut (May 2026), Fairfax County: real estate taxes, Fairfax County: FY 2027 budget and rate.
Services and Rules: Who You Call
| Inside the Town | County only | |
|---|---|---|
| Police | Vienna Police Department | Fairfax County Police |
| Trash, recycling and leaves | Town collection, plus fall leaf vacuuming of leaves raked to the curb, generally October through the end of the year | Depends on the neighborhood: County collection in some areas, private haulers (often arranged by an HOA) in others |
| Water | Town of Vienna water and sewer | Usually Fairfax Water, but some homes outside the town are Town of Vienna water customers; check the bill |
| Zoning, grading and trees | Town zoning code (effective January 1, 2024), Town grading and erosion review, and the Town’s Tree Conservation Code | Fairfax County zoning and land development rules |
| Building permits | Fairfax County acts as the building official, after Town zoning and site approvals | Fairfax County |
| Recreation | Town parks and Community Center programs; resident-only pickleball reservations at Glyndon Park from March 1 to November 30; County parks too | Fairfax County parks |
| Local government | Mayor and six Town Council members, plus County and state offices | County and state offices |
| Public schools | Fairfax County Public Schools either way; check the address in the FCPS Boundary Locator | |
Sources: Town of Vienna: trash and recycling, Town of Vienna: water and sewer, Town of Vienna: residential projects, Town of Vienna: court reservations, Town of Vienna: Town Council.
How to Check a Parcel in Five Minutes
- Ask the seller or listing agent for the most recent Town of Vienna real estate tax bill. Town parcels get one in addition to the County bill.
- Search the address in the Town’s real estate tax self-service portal.
- Still unsure? Call the Town’s real estate tax office at 703-255-6325 or email [email protected].
- Don’t rely on the water bill. The Town says about one-third of its roughly 5,600 water customers are outside the town limits.
- Look up the County assessment on iCARE, then budget with both rates if the home is in the Town.
- Planning work on the house? Check the lot’s zoning district on the Town’s zoning code and map page before you design anything.
Heads-Up for Fall 2026
- Halloween Parade, Wednesday, October 28: Maple Avenue closes from Lawyers Road to East Street at 6:30 p.m., and some side streets close as early as 1 p.m. Full details: Vienna events calendar.
- Leaf season: the Town vacuums leaves raked to the curb in several sweeps from about October through the end of the year. Leaves only.
- Second-half taxes: Town of Vienna real estate taxes are due December 5; after that the Town adds a penalty of 10% or $5, whichever is greater.
More Vienna guides: Living in Vienna | Buying or building in Vienna | Maple Avenue and Vienna development tracker | Vienna events calendar. Next door: Living in Oakton, Living in Fairfax and Living in McLean. All areas served.
Town of Vienna vs. Vienna Address FAQ
Is every Vienna, VA address in the Town of Vienna?
No. Many homes with Vienna mailing addresses are in Fairfax County outside the town limits, including the Wolf Trap area and neighborhoods toward Tysons, Dunn Loring and Oakton. Only parcels inside the town limits get a Town of Vienna real estate tax bill.
What is the Town of Vienna real estate tax rate for 2026?
The Town of Vienna real estate tax rate for calendar year 2026 is $0.19 per $100 of assessed value. The Town bills it separately from Fairfax County, due in halves on July 28 and December 5.
Do Town of Vienna residents also pay Fairfax County real estate tax?
Yes. Town residents also pay the Fairfax County rate, $1.12 per $100 for fiscal 2027, for a combined base rate of $1.31 per $100.
Is Wolf Trap in the Town of Vienna?
No. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts has a Vienna address but is a national park in Fairfax County, outside the town limits.
Does Town of Vienna water service mean a home is in the town?
No. The Town says about one-third of its roughly 5,600 water customers are located outside the town limits, so a Town water bill does not prove a home is in the town.
How do I check whether a home is in the Town of Vienna?
Ask for the most recent Town of Vienna real estate tax bill, search the address in the Town’s real estate tax portal, or call the Town’s real estate tax office at 703-255-6325.
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Sources
Sources (last updated October 11, 2026): Town of Vienna: real estate taxes (2026 rate); Town of Vienna real estate tax portal; FFXnow: Vienna budget and tax rate (May 19, 2026); Fairfax County: real estate taxes; Fairfax County: FY 2027 budget; Fairfax County iCARE; Town of Vienna: trash and recycling; Town of Vienna: water and sewer; Town of Vienna: residential projects; Town of Vienna: court reservations; Town of Vienna: Town Council; Town of Vienna: history; Town of Vienna: by the numbers; Town of Vienna: zoning code and map; Town of Vienna: Halloween Parade; National Park Service: Wolf Trap; WMATA: Vienna/Fairfax-GMU station; FCPS Boundary Locator; Nikki Lagouros Rankings & Data.