Reston Association's board approved a $900 assessment for 2027, up $10 from $890. Invoices go out in the coming weeks and are due March 1, 2027.
Reston Association members will pay $900 per property in 2027. That is $10, or 1%, more than this year’s $890.
The association’s Board of Directors approved the 2027 budget at its meeting Thursday, Oct. 22, the association said in a release. Assessment invoices will be mailed in the coming weeks, and payment is due March 1, 2027.
Where the savings came from
Staff found more than $550,000 in operational savings while building the budget, the association said. The savings include:
- about $100,000 a year in printing and postage, by moving the quarterly Activities Guide from a mailed print edition to a mainly digital one
- lower spending on professional services
- lower technology costs
- lower seasonal staffing costs
A further $400,000 or so came from the capital program. The association said that money came from investment earnings, projects that came in under budget and canceled projects. It includes contributions from the Friends of Reston toward the Walker Nature Center and the trail maintenance program. Those offsets cut about $18 from each household’s assessment, the association said.
What the budget pays for
The budget keeps current service levels at the association’s pools, trails, tennis and pickleball courts, lakes, natural areas and recreation programs.
The association’s assessment page lists what the fee covers, including:
- 15 outdoor pools and 52 tennis courts
- 1,350 acres of open space, with four lakes covering 125 acres
- 55 miles of pathways, cleared of leaves and snow, with 107 bridges and 26 underpasses
- 35 tot lots, 30 multipurpose courts and 22 ball fields
The 2027 budget also adds money for:
- more contracted tree maintenance
- stronger cybersecurity
- a new mobile version of RecTrac, the program registration system
- a scientific study of sediment in Reston’s lakes
What the board and staff said
“This budget reflects a commitment to fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency for the benefit of our membership,” said Peter Lusk, the association’s chief executive officer. He called it “truly a good news budget for our members.”
Travis Johnson, president of the board, said staff had “limited the assessment increase to just 1%, well below the rate of inflation.” He said the board was also pleased to pass the budget earlier than in recent years.
What it means for you
- Watch the mail. The 2027 invoice is due March 1, 2027.
- Tax relief. Owners enrolled in the Fairfax County Tax Relief Program paid a reduced $445 assessment in 2026, according to the association’s assessment page. The release does not give the 2027 reduced rate. Member Services is at 703-435-6530.
- Installments. The association offers a six-month installment plan. Administrative fees may apply, the assessment page says.
- This is not your property tax. The assessment goes to the homeowners association. Fairfax County’s real estate tax is a separate bill; see our property taxes page.
Also from the association: algae at Lake Anne
The association posted a potentially harmful algae advisory for Lake Anne on Oct. 14, after residents reported small clumps on the surface. Boating can continue. The association asked people to avoid contact with algae and lake water where algae is present. It said the main concern is dogs swallowing the algae, so pet owners should take extra care. Warning signs are posted at lake access points.
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