Stafford County Government
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Stafford County's General Assembly Legislative Program supports initiatives to increase revenue sources for schools, state funding for veterans' tax relief, & strengthen local authority regarding electrical infrastructure projects.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1159.php
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1159.php
February 10, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Stafford County's General Assembly Legislative Program supports initiatives to increase revenue sources for schools, state funding for veterans' tax relief, & strengthen local authority regarding electrical infrastructure projects.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1159.php
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1159.php
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors has rescheduled a public listening session on the proposed North Anna–Kraken Loop Electric Transmission Project. Will be held on Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. at Colonial Forge High School.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1158.php
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1158.php
February 9, 2026 at 6:38 PM
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors has rescheduled a public listening session on the proposed North Anna–Kraken Loop Electric Transmission Project. Will be held on Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. at Colonial Forge High School.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1158.php
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1158.php
REMINDER: We are performing scheduled maintenance on some of our core services. Some platforms may experience intermittent outages or become temporarily unavailable between 6-8 am on Sunday, February 8.
February 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
REMINDER: We are performing scheduled maintenance on some of our core services. Some platforms may experience intermittent outages or become temporarily unavailable between 6-8 am on Sunday, February 8.
We are performing scheduled maintenance on some of our core services. Some platforms may experience intermittent outages or become temporarily unavailable between 6-8 am on Sunday, February 8.
February 7, 2026 at 7:49 PM
We are performing scheduled maintenance on some of our core services. Some platforms may experience intermittent outages or become temporarily unavailable between 6-8 am on Sunday, February 8.
The Monks will be leaving the Government Center Campus between 7:00 am and 7:30 am this morning as they start the next part of their journey towards Prince William County. We wish them peace as they continue on their journey.
February 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The Monks will be leaving the Government Center Campus between 7:00 am and 7:30 am this morning as they start the next part of their journey towards Prince William County. We wish them peace as they continue on their journey.
Stafford County, VA, is pleased to welcome the Venerable Monks of the Dhammacetiva on their “Walk for Peace” journey as they pass through the county on the way to Washington, D.C.
Learn More:
https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1157.php
Learn More:
https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1157.php
February 5, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Stafford County, VA, is pleased to welcome the Venerable Monks of the Dhammacetiva on their “Walk for Peace” journey as they pass through the county on the way to Washington, D.C.
Learn More:
https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1157.php
Learn More:
https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1157.php
Stafford County is finalizing plans on the visit of the Walk for Peace to the county. An announcement will be made later today.
Information will be updated on Stafford’s website at: https://staffordcountyva.gov/government/departments_a-e/community_engagement/walk_for_peace.php
Information will be updated on Stafford’s website at: https://staffordcountyva.gov/government/departments_a-e/community_engagement/walk_for_peace.php
February 5, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Stafford County is finalizing plans on the visit of the Walk for Peace to the county. An announcement will be made later today.
Information will be updated on Stafford’s website at: https://staffordcountyva.gov/government/departments_a-e/community_engagement/walk_for_peace.php
Information will be updated on Stafford’s website at: https://staffordcountyva.gov/government/departments_a-e/community_engagement/walk_for_peace.php
Stafford County Board of Supervisors releases the following statement regarding the reporting of a potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in the county.
Read More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1154.php
Read More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1154.php
February 3, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Stafford County Board of Supervisors releases the following statement regarding the reporting of a potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in the county.
Read More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1154.php
Read More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1154.php
Stafford County Government Offices Closed for George Washington Day
Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, for George Washington Day.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1153.php
Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, for George Washington Day.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1153.php
February 3, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Stafford County Government Offices Closed for George Washington Day
Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, for George Washington Day.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1153.php
Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, for George Washington Day.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1153.php
The governments of Caroline, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford are aware that the group of Buddhist monks participating in the Walk for Peace pilgrimage is expected to enter our region between February 4-6.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1152.php
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1152.php
February 2, 2026 at 7:58 PM
The governments of Caroline, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford are aware that the group of Buddhist monks participating in the Walk for Peace pilgrimage is expected to enter our region between February 4-6.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1152.php
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1152.php
Stafford County Government will have a two-hour delay opening with telework on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with offices opening at 10:00 a.m.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1151.php
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1151.php
January 28, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Stafford County Government will have a two-hour delay opening with telework on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with offices opening at 10:00 a.m.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1151.php
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1151.php
Stafford County has postponed the public listening session on the proposed North Anna–Kraken Loop Electric Transmission Project, scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026, due to ongoing weather conditions and public safety concerns.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1149.php
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1149.php
January 27, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Stafford County has postponed the public listening session on the proposed North Anna–Kraken Loop Electric Transmission Project, scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026, due to ongoing weather conditions and public safety concerns.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1149.php
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1149.php
Winter Storm Fern Update
Stafford County Government will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to inclement weather. Low temperatures overnight will prevent deicing agents from working, leaving roads icy.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1147.php
Stafford County Government will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to inclement weather. Low temperatures overnight will prevent deicing agents from working, leaving roads icy.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1147.php
January 26, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Winter Storm Fern Update
Stafford County Government will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to inclement weather. Low temperatures overnight will prevent deicing agents from working, leaving roads icy.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1147.php
Stafford County Government will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to inclement weather. Low temperatures overnight will prevent deicing agents from working, leaving roads icy.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1147.php
Winter Storm Fern Update
Stafford County Government will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1147.php
Stafford County Government will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1147.php
January 25, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Winter Storm Fern Update
Stafford County Government will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1147.php
Stafford County Government will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1147.php
Winter Storm Fern Update #1: Officials ask that you:
1. STAY OFF THE ROADS for the duration of the storm.
2. Prepare for potential multi-day outages because of ice.
3. Sign up for Stafford Alerts for emergency updates.
Visit link for info: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1145.php
1. STAY OFF THE ROADS for the duration of the storm.
2. Prepare for potential multi-day outages because of ice.
3. Sign up for Stafford Alerts for emergency updates.
Visit link for info: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1145.php
January 23, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Winter Storm Fern Update #1: Officials ask that you:
1. STAY OFF THE ROADS for the duration of the storm.
2. Prepare for potential multi-day outages because of ice.
3. Sign up for Stafford Alerts for emergency updates.
Visit link for info: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1145.php
1. STAY OFF THE ROADS for the duration of the storm.
2. Prepare for potential multi-day outages because of ice.
3. Sign up for Stafford Alerts for emergency updates.
Visit link for info: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1145.php
With the impending winter storm it is always good to stay informed through your county or city emergency management and public safety channels.
Always check our emergency information page as well: https://staffordcountyva.gov/residents/emergencyinformation.php
Always check our emergency information page as well: https://staffordcountyva.gov/residents/emergencyinformation.php
January 23, 2026 at 4:15 PM
With the impending winter storm it is always good to stay informed through your county or city emergency management and public safety channels.
Always check our emergency information page as well: https://staffordcountyva.gov/residents/emergencyinformation.php
Always check our emergency information page as well: https://staffordcountyva.gov/residents/emergencyinformation.php
Snow is on the way, and it is important to be prepared for the effects of freezing weather on water pipes. You can easily keep your pipes and water supply protected by taking these proactive measures.
For more information, visit https://utilities.staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T2_R72.php
For more information, visit https://utilities.staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T2_R72.php
January 22, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Snow is on the way, and it is important to be prepared for the effects of freezing weather on water pipes. You can easily keep your pipes and water supply protected by taking these proactive measures.
For more information, visit https://utilities.staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T2_R72.php
For more information, visit https://utilities.staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T2_R72.php
Area localities, including Stafford, are coordinating the Walk for Peace through our region. Officials will be providing ongoing updates as the walk progresses.
Find out more about viewing etiquette in the graphic and in this link: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1140.php
Find out more about viewing etiquette in the graphic and in this link: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1140.php
January 21, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Area localities, including Stafford, are coordinating the Walk for Peace through our region. Officials will be providing ongoing updates as the walk progresses.
Find out more about viewing etiquette in the graphic and in this link: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1140.php
Find out more about viewing etiquette in the graphic and in this link: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1140.php
Stafford County has partnered with Van Zandt-Harkins Properties (VZH) on a project to rehabilitate the historic Counting House in the Historic Falmouth.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1139.php
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1139.php
January 20, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Stafford County has partnered with Van Zandt-Harkins Properties (VZH) on a project to rehabilitate the historic Counting House in the Historic Falmouth.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1139.php
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1139.php
The governments of Caroline, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford are coordinating the Buddhist monks "Walk for Peace" pilgrimage, which will move through the region in early February.
More Info: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1138.php
More Info: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1138.php
January 16, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The governments of Caroline, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford are coordinating the Buddhist monks "Walk for Peace" pilgrimage, which will move through the region in early February.
More Info: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1138.php
More Info: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1138.php
The Stafford Board of Supervisors will host a public listening session on the proposed North Anna–Kraken Loop Electric Transmission Project on Thurs., Jan. 29, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Brooke Point High School.
More info at: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1137.php
More info at: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1137.php
January 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM
The Stafford Board of Supervisors will host a public listening session on the proposed North Anna–Kraken Loop Electric Transmission Project on Thurs., Jan. 29, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Brooke Point High School.
More info at: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1137.php
More info at: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1137.php
Mild winter weather is subject to change at any time in Stafford County’s area. Now is the time to ensure your home and family are prepared for any eventuality, particularly fierce winter weather with power outages.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1136.php
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1136.php
January 13, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Mild winter weather is subject to change at any time in Stafford County’s area. Now is the time to ensure your home and family are prepared for any eventuality, particularly fierce winter weather with power outages.
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1136.php
Learn More: https://staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_T5_R1136.php
The Stafford Board of Supervisors announces its 2026 meeting dates and the meeting dates of its boards, authorities, committees and commissions (BACCs). Meetings are subject to change.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:27 PM
The Stafford Board of Supervisors announces its 2026 meeting dates and the meeting dates of its boards, authorities, committees and commissions (BACCs). Meetings are subject to change.
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Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, for Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Stafford offices, departments, facilities, and all courts will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, for Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
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Friday, January 9, 2026, is the last day to pay 2025 personal property tax without penalties or interest. The Board extended the deadline last December due to uncertainty with the federal budget.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Friday, January 9, 2026, is the last day to pay 2025 personal property tax without penalties or interest. The Board extended the deadline last December due to uncertainty with the federal budget.
Read more at: staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_...
Read more at: staffordcountyva.gov/news_detail_...