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E-Government Initiatives

The County’s award winning e-Government program addresses the digital divide for our constituents and businesses through multiple access channels and has been successful in creating a "Government without Walls, Doors or Clocks". The e-Government program utilizes multi-channel service delivery via the County's Web site, 32 multi-media Kiosks, Interactive Voice Response (IVR), mobile access and a Cable TV government access channel. Fairfax County's "Contact Us" mobile  application, provides access to the County’s phone directory and email contact links through wireless devices such as PDAs or cellular phones. Citizens can "Search by Name" or view an "Alphabetical" list of all County phone numbers. The application also allows users to contact agencies via email or phone depending on the mobile device's capabilities. The mobile application provides patrons with appropriately formatted information in a timely manner. 

Using these service delivery channels, the County provides business transactions and information to our citizens, businesses and to all that are interested in Fairfax County. These initiatives comprise a multi-faceted strategy with a single goal: utilize the benefits of emerging technologies to extend and expand the ability of government to provide information and services to County residents, businesses, civic groups and other interested parties.

Customers Served:

Kiosk: Over 11,056,917 "Screen Touches" to date or 384,000 total users

IVR:    Over 1,128,350 total calls annually

Web:    625,000 visits per month

Information and Services Available:

  Adult education classes Web
  Becoming a child-care provider Web, Kiosk
  Board Meeting minutes (searchable) Web, Kiosk
  Budget information and approved budget Web
  Bus tour schedule Web, Kiosk
  Child-care provider list Web, Kiosk
  Collection of household trash & recyclables IVR, Kiosk
  County Code - full text Web
  County demographics Web, Kiosk
  County maps, scrollable, printable Web, Kiosk
  Courts - Circuit, General District, and Juvenile Web, IVR, Kiosk
  Crime statistics, Wanted List, Neighborhood Watch Web
  Fire & Rescue Media Information IVR, Kiosk
  Health information Web, IVR, Kiosk
  Housing information Web, IVR, Kiosk
  Inspection scheduling status IVR, Kiosk
  Information for victims of crime IVR, Kiosk
  Job opportunities Web, IVR, Kiosk
  Library information line IVR
  Multi-jurisdictional information Kiosk
  Newcomer information Web, IVR, Kiosk
  Parks/Recreation information Web, IVR, Kiosk
  Public safety information Web, IVR, Kiosk
  Real estate property assessment & tax information Web, IVR, Kiosk
  Seniors information and programs Web, IVR, Kiosk

Doing Business with the County:

  Access Health Department food inspections database Web
  Access GIS aerial photography with pan and zoom Web
  Apply for County jobs Web, Kiosk
  Apply for a library card Web, Kiosk
  Board of Supervisors compliant forms Web, Kiosk
  Building Permit Fee Estimate Web, Kiosk
  Directly connect to County staff IVR, Kiosk
  Download request for proposal/invitation for bid Web
  Electronic Mailing List Web, Kiosk
  Estimate Electrical Permit Fee Web, Kiosk
  File complaints about landlord or consumer problems Web, Kiosk
  Find location of closest Library by entering zip code Web, Kiosk
  Register & pay for Park Authority classes, camps, & tours Web, IVR
  Locate facilities and public transportation Kiosk
  Obtain permit/plan status Web, IVR, Kiosk
  Pay taxes with credit card Web, IVR, Kiosk
  Pay taxes via eCheck Web
  Pay traffic tickets with credit card IVR, Kiosk
  Query current real estate property & tax information Web, IVR, Kiosk
  Query Human Services online "Resource Guide" Web, Kiosk
  Query for current position on the Housing Waiting List IVR, Kiosk
  Query specific court case information IVR
  Query status of an inspection, permit, or plan Web, IVR, Kiosk
  Query Victim Services data for offender release date info IVR
  Register a vehicle Web
  Request faxes of court fees and procedures IVR, Kiosk
  Renew vehicle registrations Kiosk
  Reserve a golf tee time Web, Kiosk
  Reserve/renew Library books - search catalogue Web, Kiosk
  Reserve a picnic area Web, Kiosk
  Report change of address for tax purposes Web
  Report a lost pet Web
  Report a zoning or noise ordinance violation Web
  Report vehicle sale or "move out" with prorate calculator Web
  Schedule inspections Web, IVR, Kiosk
  Schedule special pick-ups of brush or bulk items Web, IVR, Kiosk
  Search for information in historical newspaper Web
  Search for Health Department clinics by area of County IVR
  Search for County agency telephone numbers by keyword  IVR, Kiosk
  Subscribe to County publications Web, Kiosk
  Volunteer to help in the Library or Parks Web, Kiosk
  Zoning and Noise Ordinance compliant form Web, Kiosk


In addition, all 21 library branches located throughout the County and Fairfax City offer Internet access. At Access Fairfax, an open area on the first floor of the South County Center, residents can find information about County services and conduct business with County agencies online. The use of all of these County computers is free.

For more information about the Fairfax County e-Government Program and the County's full IT Program, please see the Fairfax County IT Plan.