Note: Calendar dates are subject to slight variation each year, depending on the Board of Supervisors' approved calendar.
Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools Fiscal Year (FY) 2028 Budget Process Timeline
December 1: Joint County/School Budget Committee to discuss FY 2028 fiscal forecast
January 14: FCPS Superintendent releases FY 2028 Proposed Budget
February 2: School Board holds public hearings on budget
February 25: School Board adopts FY 2028 (proposed) Budget Plan
March 2: County Executive releases FY 2028 Advertised Budget Plan
March 9: Joint County/School Budget Committee to discuss FY 2028 budget and tax rate
March 16: Board of Supervisors Advertises FY 2028 tax rate
March 30: Board of Supervisors Advertises FY 2027 Third Quarter Review
April 13: School Board Presents FCPS Budget to Board of Supervisors
April 13-15: Board of Supervisors holds public hearings on FY 2028 Budget
April 27: Board of Supervisors marks-up FY 2028 Budget
May 4: Board of Supervisors adopts FY 2028 Budget
May 27: School Board adopts FY 2028 Approved Budget
July 1: FY 2028 Budget Year begins
Fairfax County’s budget is the backbone of the community, funding essential services like schools, public safety, parks, libraries, and more for all residents. By law, Virginia requires Fairfax County to create and maintain a balanced budget every year.
Planning the budget is a year-round effort that begins each fall. During this time, the County Executive and School Superintendent present their budget forecasts. These forecasts predict how the local economy, housing market, and tax revenues are expected to perform in the upcoming fiscal year.
Want to learn more about how this process works? Watch the video for a deeper dive into the details!