Reston Local Information
Practical information for Reston and Fairfax County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Reston: schedule, holidays, bulk
Most Reston homes use a private hauler, often through the HOA; Fairfax County serves about 10% of homes. County customers call 703-802-3322.
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Reston, Fairfax County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Reston fits into Fairfax County and Virginia: the city, the county, Fairfax County Public Schools, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Fairfax County property taxes: rates, due dates, how to appeal
Fairfax County's 2026 base rate is $1.12 per $100; most Reston homes pay about $1.20 with district levies. Bills are due July 28 and Dec. 5.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Reston
Reston permits come from Fairfax County: apply in PLUS, call Land Development Services at 703-222-0801. Zoning questions: 703-324-1290.
Roads
Road construction and closures in Reston
Reston road work this fall: the Sunrise Valley Drive walkway, due to finish in November, and the Soapstone Connector plan. Report road problems: 1-800-367-7623.
Housing
Reston home prices and housing market
Reston's typical home value was $622,037 in September 2026, up 0.5% in a year, per Zillow. Fairfax County's was $756,212. ZIP codes and trends.
Schools
Reston schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Reston's public schools are run by Fairfax County Public Schools: South Lakes High, Hughes Middle and eight elementaries. 2026-27 ends June 16.
Things to do
Things to do in Reston this month: October 2026
The rest of October in Reston: Halloween House trail Oct. 23-24, Trick or Treat on Market Street Oct. 25, Spooktacular Oct. 31 and Once Upon a Mattress.
Voting
Voting in Fairfax County: registration, polling places, early voting
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3; polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting in Reston at North County Governmental Center runs through Oct. 31.
Farmers markets
Reston farmers markets
The Reston Farmers Market runs 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Lake Anne, 1609 Washington Plaza N., through Nov. 21. SNAP accepted with matching dollars.
Parks
Parks and trails in Reston
Reston's biggest park is 476-acre Lake Fairfax Park. The W&OD Trail is open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily; the Cross County Trail runs 41.5 miles. Park list.
Restaurants
Restaurant inspection scores in Fairfax County
Fairfax County's Health Department inspects about 3,800 food places, Reston included. Reports go online about two weeks later. Questions: 703-246-2201.
Business
New businesses in Reston: October 2026
New in Reston this fall: Clarity and Livewell Animal Hospital now open, beem Light Sauna's ribbon cutting, and four restaurants coming to Reston Town Center.
Public notices
Public notices for Reston and Fairfax County
An index of where official public notices for Reston are published: Virginia's statewide notice site, Fairfax County hearings, zoning ads and court notices.
Government
Who to call in Reston: supervisor, county offices and police
Reston has no city hall. Hunter Mill Supervisor Walter Alcorn: 703-478-0283. Police non-emergency: 703-691-2131. Every Fairfax County number in one place.
Power outages
Power outages in Reston: who to call and outage maps
Reston's electric utility is Dominion Energy. Report an outage or downed line at 1-866-366-4357 or online, and check the live Dominion outage map.
Population
Reston population and growth: Census figures
Reston has about 64,414 residents, per the Census Bureau's 2020-24 estimate, up 10% since 2010. Median age 40.1; median household income $148,710.
History
Reston history and landmarks
Robert E. Simon bought the land in 1961 and named Reston for his initials. Lake Anne Village Center joined the National Register in 2017. Landmarks.
Moving
Moving to Reston: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Reston? Start Dominion power, Washington Gas and Fairfax Water, get a Virginia license within 60 days, title your car in 30 and license your dog.
Transportation
Getting around Reston: roads, Metro, buses, airport, parking
Reston has two Silver Line Metro stations, a dozen Fairfax Connector routes and the Dulles Toll Road, now cashless. Dulles Airport is on the same Metro line.
Neighborhoods
Reston neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Reston's five village centers and three Metro station areas: ZIP codes, zoned high schools, toll road exits and September 2026 Zillow home values.
Neighborhoods
Herndon station area, Reston: homes, schools, parks and commute
The Herndon Metro station area, the west end of Fairfax County's Reston plan, is mostly in ZIP 20171 and zoned for McNair, Carson and Westfield High.
Neighborhoods
Hunters Woods, Reston: homes, schools, parks and commute
Hunters Woods, the village center at Glade Drive and Colts Neck Road, is in ZIP 20191 and zoned for Hughes Middle and South Lakes High.
Neighborhoods
Lake Anne, Reston: homes, schools, parks and commute
Lake Anne, Reston's first village center, is in ZIP 20190, with Lake Anne, Aldrin and Forest Edge elementary zones and South Lakes or Herndon High.
Neighborhoods
North Point, Reston: homes, schools, parks and commute
North Point, Reston's northernmost village center at Reston Parkway and Center Harbor Road, is in ZIP 20194 and zoned for Herndon High.
Neighborhoods
Reston Town Center area: homes, schools, parks and commute
The Reston Town Center station area, the county plan's 'downtown,' covers about 893 acres in ZIPs 20190 and 20191 and is zoned for South Lakes High.
Neighborhoods
South Lakes, Reston: homes, schools, parks and commute
South Lakes, the village center on Lake Thoreau off South Lakes Drive, is in ZIP 20191 and zoned for Sunrise Valley, Hughes and South Lakes High.
Neighborhoods
Tall Oaks, Reston: homes, schools, parks and commute
Tall Oaks, the village center off Wiehle Avenue and North Shore Drive, is all in ZIP 20190 and zoned for Hughes Middle and South Lakes High.
Neighborhoods
Wiehle-Reston East, Reston: homes, schools, parks and commute
The Wiehle-Reston East station area, 750 acres around the Metro and Reston Station, is in ZIPs 20190 and 20191 and zoned for South Lakes High.
Neighborhoods
Reston vs. Herndon vs. Vienna vs. Fairfax: taxes, schools, homes
Reston, Herndon, Vienna and the City of Fairfax side by side: 2026 tax rates, high school report cards, Zillow values, Census income and commute times.
Schools
Reston public schools: every school, zone and report card
The 12 Fairfax County public schools that serve Reston: two high, two middle and eight elementary, with addresses, enrollment, state ratings and zones.