Housing Grants Program News Today

Today at 11:30am The majority of Arlington homeowners will face higher property taxes, after the County Board approved a budget that holds the property tax rate steady. The Fiscal Year 2022 budget includes $1.4 billion in spending, a 3.5% increase from last year’s budget. Of that, $530 million will go to Arlington Public Schools, which will pass its final budget next month. Earlier this year County Manager Mark Schwartz proposed a budget that would have only boosted spending by 1.4%, calling ...

. During this time, we have become more aware than ever how vitally important a safe and affordable place to call home can be. Today, a home is not only where we rest our heads at night but it is also where children receive much of their education and many adults either work or take refuge from the danger created by this rampant virus. Arlington expects to receive $46M in federal assistance through the American Rescue Plan. Using these funds, the County Board should make the following changes t...