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.
Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Every number on this page comes from the agency’s own website, linked.
Reston has no mayor, town council or city hall. It is an unincorporated community, so Fairfax County provides its government services. Reston sits in the county’s Hunter Mill District, and the county’s North County Governmental Center at 1801 Cameron Glen Drive in Reston houses the district supervisor’s office and the Reston District Police Station. Reston Association, the community’s homeowners association, handles covenants, its own pools and paths, and community programs; it is not a government.
Who to call first
- Emergency: 911
- Police non-emergency: 703-691-2131 (TTY 711)
- Any county question: 703-324-7329 (703-FAIRFAX)
- Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s office: 703-478-0283, huntermill@fairfaxcounty.gov
Your elected officials
| Office | Who | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Mill District Supervisor | Walter L. Alcorn | 703-478-0283, huntermill@fairfaxcounty.gov, 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston |
| Chairman, Board of Supervisors (countywide) | Jeffrey C. McKay | Chairman’s website |
| Hunter Mill District, School Board | Melanie K. Meren | FCPS School Board |
The Board of Supervisors has nine members elected by district plus a chairman elected countywide; current terms end Dec. 31, 2027. Supervisor Alcorn has represented Hunter Mill since January 2020 and began a second term on Jan. 1, 2024, the county says. If you live near a district line, confirm yours with the county’s My Neighborhood tool. For state and federal officials, use the county’s elected officials lookup.
County administration
| Office | Contact |
|---|---|
| County Executive Bryan Hill (appointed by the Board) | Office of the County Executive |
| Clerk to the Board, public hearing sign-up | Department of Clerk Services, 703-324-3151 (TTY 711) |
| Taxes and assessments | Department of Tax Administration, 703-222-8234 |
| Elections | Office of Elections, 703-222-0776 |
Police, fire and safety
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 |
| Police non-emergency, including animal problems | 703-691-2131 (TTY 711) |
| Reston District Police Station, 1801 Cameron Glen Drive | 703-478-0904; commander Maj. Kevin White, FCPD-RestonCommander@fairfaxcounty.gov |
| Fire Marshal (fireworks, fire code) | 703-246-4849 |
The Reston station covers 56 square miles, including Reston and parts of Great Falls, Vienna, Oak Hill and Herndon, with 79 sworn officers among its 102 staff, according to the county.
Neighborhood problems
| Problem | Who | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Code violations | Department of Code Compliance | 703-324-1300 (TTY 711), codecompliance@fairfaxcounty.gov, or online through PLUS |
| Potholes, signals, signs on state roads | VDOT | 1-800-367-7623 |
| Trash, if the county collects yours | Solid Waste customer service | 703-802-3322 |
| Restaurant complaints | Health Department, Environmental Health | 703-246-2201 |
| Building permits and inspections | Land Development Services | 703-222-0801 |
| Zoning questions | Planner of the Day | 703-324-1290 |
Utilities
| Utility | Contact |
|---|---|
| Electricity: Dominion Energy (most of the county) | 1-866-366-4357, outages and downed lines |
| Natural gas: Washington Gas | 703-750-1000; gas odor or emergency 703-750-1400 |
| Water: Fairfax Water | 703-698-5800, 24 hours |
| Call before you dig: Miss Utility | 811 |
Numbers are from the county’s utility and cable providers page. See our power outages guide.
Community
- Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road: 703-476-4500, restoncommunitycenter.com. It is funded by a special Reston tax district (see our property tax guide).
- Reston Association: reston.org for covenants, design review, pools, paths and community events.
- Reston Regional Library: part of Fairfax County Public Library.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Reston have a mayor or city hall?
No. Reston is an unincorporated community governed by Fairfax County. Reston is in the Hunter Mill District, represented on the county Board of Supervisors by Walter L. Alcorn.
What is the Fairfax County police non-emergency number?
703-691-2131 (TTY 711). The Reston District Police Station, 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, can be reached at 703-478-0904. In an emergency, call 911.
How do I contact the Hunter Mill District supervisor?
Call 703-478-0283, email huntermill@fairfaxcounty.gov, or visit the district office at 1801 Cameron Glen Drive in Reston.
Who do I call about a code violation in Reston?
Fairfax County’s Department of Code Compliance at 703-324-1300 (TTY 711), Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., or report it online through PLUS.
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