FAQs • Falls Church, VA • CivicEngage

Why does the city put this property information online?: By Virginia law, real estate records are public information. Falls Church City has joined many other localities, including Arlington and Fairfax counties, in making this information accessible on-line. This makes it easy for property owners to validate their records, and compare assessments to comparable properties. It also allows errors to be more easily discovered and brought to the Assessor's attention, which results in improved accuracy and equity in the city's property tax assessments.

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Real Estate Assessment Information Database

1. Is the Assessment Information Database site easy to use?: Yes, this Assessment Information Database site provides a user-friendly interface to many databases that are integrated utilizing the Geographic Information System (GIS). By utilizing the Internet, the Assessment site can be used through familiar web methods.

Please note that this resource is updated periodically and may not reflect today's actual data. Please check back for updates.

2. What is a Geographic Information System?: A Geographic Information System (GIS) is an integrated system of computer hardware, software, and trained personnel linking topographic, demographic, utility, facility, image, and other resource data that is geographically referenced. The system is based on the premise that "a picture is worth a thousand words" and most data can be related to a map or other easily understood graphics.

3. What can this site do for me?: The City of Falls Church Assessment Information Database can provide detailed information on any property in the City. The properties can be located using an address or the property's identification number. Navigating the city map, zooming in on the desired area, and then selecting the property with the pointer can locate a property.

Once a property has been located, it is highlighted and the basic information about the property is displayed using the link provided. The map and or the table can be printed using the web browser's print function.

4. Why does the city put this property information online?: By Virginia law, real estate records are public information. Falls Church City has joined many other localities, including Arlington and Fairfax counties, in making this information accessible on-line. This makes it easy for property owners to validate their records, and compare assessments to comparable properties. It also allows errors to be more easily discovered and brought to the Assessor's attention, which results in improved accuracy and equity in the city's property tax assessments.

5. Can I compare my assessment to other properties?: Yes. By visiting the Real Estate Assessment Information Database, property owners now have the ability to validate their records, and compare assessments to comparable properties.

This site does not allow for a name-based search of assessment records.

6. Whom may I contact for assistance?: For questions about the Real Estate Assessor or the Real Estate Assessment Information Database and its capabilities, please contact the city's Real Estate Assessor via email or at 703-248-5022 (TTY 711).