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According to the latest figures, owners of averaged-sized single-family homes in Stafford County could be slapped with a $4,811 Real Estate tax bill next year — nearly 40% larger than a year ago, a $1,331 increase.

The Board of Supervisors voted to advertise a $1.175 Real Estate tax rate (including a 3-cent levy to fund fire and rescue services) on every $100 of a home’s value, during its Tuesday, March 21 meeting.


Stafford County’s annual budget is quickly approaching $1 billion as population growth shows no signs of slowing.

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Stafford County announces that all three major rating agencies, Fitch Ratings, Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Service, have affirmed Stafford’s AAA bond ratings. Stafford remains among only 47 counties nationally and 11 counties in Virginia to achieve a triple AAA bond rating – the highest credit rating available. Fitch cited the County’s robust revenue framework and growth prospects, low long-term liability burden, and outstanding gap-closing capacity as pivotal in their decision.

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A rebuild of Hartwood Elementary School will take a backseat to constructing the 18th elementary school in Stafford County.

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Will virtual reality draw more visitors to Stafford County’s historic sites? 

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The Stafford County Board of Supervisors retreated into closed session, turning off the TV cameras to discuss a developer’s proposal to build townhomes on county-owned land during their afternoon meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 

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New state funding will kickstart a plan to widen another portion of Garrisonville Road (Route 610) in North Stafford. 

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Stafford County leaders are tired of hearing complaints from residents who say they’re not being served by private trash haulter GFL.

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A new Chick-fil-A restaurant in North Stafford will be one of the chain’s most extensive and updated models.

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North Stafford could soon have its second Chick-fil-A restaurant.

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