Frederick County

What Frederick County does

Frederick County, Virginia is a local government entity and political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia, established in 1738 and headquartered at 107 North Kent Street in Winchester. It serves approximately 89,790 residents across 416 square miles in six magisterial districts (Back Creek, Gainesboro, Stonewall, Shawnee, Opequon, and Red Bud) through an administrative staff of 51–100 and a structured network of departments spanning public safety (Sheriff, Fire & Rescue, Public Safety Communications), tax administration (Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue), planning and zoning, building inspections, parks and recreation, animal services (Esther Boyd Animal Shelter), elections, public works, recycling and landfill operations, and two sanitary districts (Shawneeland, established 1987; Lake Holiday, established 2009). It is governed by an elected Board of Supervisors chaired by an At-Large member, plus constitutional officers (Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue, Commonwealth's Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk of the Circuit Court).

Revenue is generated through a diversified set of tax and fee instruments rather than commercial sales. Primary streams include real estate property tax ($0.53 per $100 of assessed value), personal property tax ($4.35/$100 individual, $4.86/$100 business), machinery and tools tax ($2.00/$100), business license and gross receipts tax, meals tax (6.0%), and a forthcoming lodging tax (6.0%, effective July 1, 2026). Additional revenue is generated through landfill tipping fees ($58–$64/ton), electronics and tire disposal unit fees, Shawneeland Sanitary District assessments ($190–$660 annually), vehicle license fees, and dog tag registrations. Tax rates are set annually by the Board of Supervisors in April.

The county's underlying technology platform centers on its official website (fcva.us) and is composed of third-party government-software integrations including Granicus (website platform and meeting video streaming), Esri ArcGIS and ArcGIS StoryMaps (interactive GIS and planning visualizations), NeoGov/GovernmentJobs.com (employment applications and e-notifications), Microsoft Office 365 (staff email), Google Translate (multilingual access), and an internal "At Your Service" citizen service-request tracking portal. The county operates a Subtitle D sanitary landfill with verified carbon credits (Verified Carbon Standard project 833) and a state-certified animal shelter. Its citizen engagement stack spans Cable Channel 16, a YouTube channel, a "Life at the Top" podcast, multi-departmental social media presence, and multiple email newsletters and RSS feeds. The county does not have a publicly traded structure, no parent company, no funding rounds, and no investor backing — it is a political subdivision operating under Virginia's Dillon Rule framework.

Name

Frederick County

Legal name

Frederick County, Virginia

Website

https://fcva.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1738

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Frederick County, Virginia is a local government entity established in 1738, serving approximately 89,790 residents across 416 square miles with tax administration, public safety, planning, parks, animal services, elections, landfill, and recycling services funded by property, meals, and lodging taxes plus disposal fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Administration

NAICS

Administration of Economic Programs (9261), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Local government administration
• Tax assessment services
• Public safety services
• Landfill and recycling
• Parks and recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Winchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Property Tax: Primary revenue stream from assessed real estate property values at $0.53 per $100 of assessed value
2. Personal Property Tax: Tax on personal property including vehicles at $4.35 per $100 for personal and $4.86 per $100 for business
3. Business License and Gross Receipts Tax: Business licensing fees and gross receipts taxes based on business type and revenue volume
4. Meals and Lodging Tax: County meals tax at 6.0% and lodging tax at 6.0% (effective July 1, 2026)
5. Landfill and Waste Disposal Fees: Tipping fees and disposal charges including $64/ton commercial, $58/ton construction debris, plus tire and special waste fees
6. Machinery and Tools Tax: Business machinery and tools tax at $2.00 per $100 of assessed value
7. Vehicle License Fees: Vehicle registration fees including $30 for cars/trucks/RVs and $10 for motorcycles

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Frederick County is a local government administration that provides public services to its residents and businesses, including real estate and personal property tax assessment and collection, business licensing, building inspections and permitting, planning and zoning, public safety (Sheriff, Fire & Rescue), landfill and recycling operations, animal shelter services, parks and recreation programs, voter registration and election administration, and sanitary district management. Services are delivered through a central administration building, specialized departmental offices, an integrated online portal (fcva.us), and various convenience centers throughout the county.

Product overview

Frederick County, Virginia operates a unified digital platform centered on its official government website (fcva.us) that provides citizen-facing access to county services. The core platform offers online portals for tax payments, building permits, business licensing, parks and recreation registration, election services, and emergency alerts. Supporting modules include interactive GIS mapping applications, the Board of Supervisors meeting portal with video streaming, e-notification subscription services, the Frederick County NewsRoom aggregating departmental communications, Cable Channel 16 television broadcasts, and specialized programs for recycling and animal shelter services. The ecosystem integrates third-party platforms including NeoGov for employment, ArcGIS StoryMaps for planning visualizations, Granicus for meeting broadcasts, and Microsoft Office 365 for staff email.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Real Estate Tax Administration Annual assessment and collection of real estate taxes on properties within Frederick County at $0.53 per $100 of assessed value, billed annually.
• Personal Property Tax Administration Annual assessment and collection of personal property taxes (including vehicles) for individuals ($4.35 per $100 of assessed value) and businesses ($4.86 per $100), with online filing.
• Business License and Gross Receipts Tax Licensing of businesses operating in Frederick County combined with gross receipts tax administration, including meals and lodging tax collection.
• Landfill and Citizens' Convenience Center Services Subtitle D sanitary landfill operations accepting commercial waste ($64/ton), construction debris ($58/ton), municipal waste ($28/ton), tires, and special waste; includes Citizens' Convenience Center.
• Animal Shelter Services (Esther Boyd Animal Shelter) State-certified animal shelter providing pet adoption listings for dogs and cats, lost animal reporting, animal control, and shelter services.
• Parks & Recreation Programs Online registration for parks and recreation activities, facilities, camps, and programs using the basicREC activity management platform.
• Building Inspection Scheduling Online scheduling for residential and commercial building inspections with interactive permit inquiry for tracking project history.
• Election Services and Voter Registration Voter registration, polling place lookup with locator application, absentee voting, election information, candidate filing, and polling place operations across 29 locations.
• Shawneeland Sanitary District Services Special taxing district providing road maintenance, common property management, and snow removal for Shawneeland property owners, established in 1987.
• Lake Holiday Sanitary District Services Special taxing district for Lake Holiday dam spillway improvements, financing, and maintenance; established by Circuit Court order on October 29, 2009.
• Recycling Programs Environmental services including monthly electronics recycling collection events ($15-$30 per TV, $10-$15 per computer screen), bag recycling, composting, shred events, textile and shoe recycling, and tree cycling.
• AlertFrederickCounty Emergency Alerts 24/7 emergency notification system alerting citizens about chemical spills, severe weather, evacuations, missing persons, and other emergency events via opt-in registration.
• Dog Tag Registration Annual and lifetime dog tag registration and renewal with online submission, conditional on current rabies vaccination.
• Economic Development Authority Services Economic development activities including business attraction, retention, and expansion support, small business development counseling via Virginia SBDC partnerships, and infrastructure promotion.

Quantifiable outcome

• State-certified animal shelter since July 1995 providing humane care, reunification, and adoption services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Virginia Tech Extension OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural and horticultural extension services provided through Virginia Tech to support county farming operations, agricultural innovation grants, and land use programs. The extension office is housed within Frederick County government departments.
• Virginia Inland PortminorOthersVirginia Port Authority inland port facility located 15 miles from Frederick County providing containerized cargo handling and international shipping connections for county businesses.
• Frederick County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary educational institution serving county residents. Frederick County Public Schools operates under a separate School Board with coordination through county administration.
• Shenandoah UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education institution located within the county providing educational opportunities for residents and community partnerships.
• Lord Fairfax Community College (Laurel Ridge Community College)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college serving Frederick County with workforce development, transfer programs, and continuing education.
• Handley Regional LibraryminorOthersPublic library system including Bowman Library providing educational resources, community programs, and public access to information for county residents.
• Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)minorOthersCommercial airport located 50 minutes from Frederick County providing international air travel access for county residents and businesses.
• Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)minorOthersCommercial airport located 90 minutes from Frederick County providing additional international air travel options.
• Reagan National Airport (DCA)minorOthersCommercial airport located 90 minutes from Frederick County providing additional air travel destination flexibility.
• Virginia Small Business Development Center (LFSBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall Business Development Center providing counseling, seminars, focus groups, and training for entrepreneurs and small business owners through the local arm of the Virginia SBDC network.
• Winchester Regional AirportcoreOthersGeneral aviation airport serving Frederick County region. Commercial options accessible within one hour at Dulles. Airport operates under county department with dedicated staff.
• Frederick WatercoreOthersWater and sewer utility provider for the county. Emergency line: 540-868-1061 option 7. Services listed on county utilities page.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Warren County, Virginia: Adjacent Shenandoah Valley county with similar rural-suburban profile, comparable population scale, and overlapping economic development corridors along I-66 and I-81. Operates the same core mix of property taxation, planning/zoning, and landfill/recycling services.
• Shenandoah County, Virginia: Adjacent county with similar agricultural-tourism economy along I-81, similar taxing authorities, and the same statutory structure for real estate, personal property, and meals/lodging taxes. Comparable in service portfolio (planning, animal services, landfill).
• Clarke County, Virginia: Small adjacent county in the Shenandoah Valley with comparable rural character and similar portfolio of local government services including real estate tax administration, planning and zoning, and solid waste management.
• Augusta County, Virginia: Shenandoah Valley county of similar geographic scale (~970 sq mi) with comparable property tax and personal property tax structure, sanitary districts, landfill operations, and rural-suburban mix of services.
• Culpeper County, Virginia: Northern Virginia-adjacent county with similar population scale and a comparable mix of small-town and rural services. Operates identical tax administration mechanisms including real estate, personal property, business license, and meals taxes.
• Rockingham County, Virginia: Larger Shenandoah Valley county sharing the same I-81 corridor, agricultural land-use programs, and economic development partnership structure with Virginia Tech Extension. Comparable in service breadth and revenue model.
• Fauquier County, Virginia: Northern Virginia-adjacent county with similar rural-urban transition profile, comparable property tax rates and personal property tax structure, and the same planning/zoning, landfill, and parks & recreation service mix.
• Spotsylvania County, Virginia: Central Virginia county with similar population scale and growth profile, providing equivalent personal property tax, meals/lodging tax, sanitary district, animal shelter, and landfill/recycling services under the same Virginia statutory framework.
• Albemarle County, Virginia: Virginia county of similar population size hosting a major university (UVA), with comparable service breadth including real estate tax, business license, parks & recreation, and comprehensive GIS/online service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Loudoun County, Virginia: Largest and fastest-growing Virginia county, operating the same core local government functions (tax administration, planning, transportation, EDA, public safety) but at materially larger scale. Often the competitive destination for regional economic development projects Frederick County recruits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fredcova
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/frederickcountyva
• Facebookfacebook.com/FrederickCountyVa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/10310955
• Instagraminstagram.com/vafredco

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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