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🎯 3 Things You Must Know Today
The most important local items for today — deadlines, public notices, and what affects your daily life.
🏠 Resident📅 Deadline
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FCPS 2026–27 Enrollment Deadline
Kindergarten and new student registration closes May 15. Documents required: birth cert, immunizations, proof of address.
📌 FCPS · Fairfax CountyView Enrollment Guide →
💼 Business Owner🧾 Tax Filing
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Business Personal Property Tax Return
All Fairfax businesses must file by May 1. Machinery, furniture, computers, inventory — all must be reported.
📌 Fairfax County DTAFile Online →
🤝 Community🎟️ Free Event
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Small Business Week 2026 — Free Seminars
May 4–10. Free workshops, grant application help, 1-on-1 consulting. Korean-language sessions available.
📌 SBA · Fairfax CountyRegister Now →
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Essential Policy Guide for Residents
View Full Policy Guide →📋 This Month's Essential Guide for Residents
Key policies, public notices, and deadlines — all in one place.
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Updated Apr 24Benefits & Tax Relief
✓ Official· Fairfax County · FederalYou may qualify for up to $1,200 back — apply this month.
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Senior Property Tax ReliefJun 1
Homeowners 65+ may reduce annual property tax by up to $1,200.
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LIHEAP Energy Assistance
Federal program helps low-income households pay electric & gas bills.
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SNAP Food Benefits
Households at or below 130% FPL — apply online in minutes.
How to apply →
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Updated Apr 20Local Rules & Ordinances
✓ Official· Fairfax County GovRules changed this month — violations mean fines.
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Recycling Pickup Hours Changed
Curbside recycling now starts at 7 AM (was 6 AM). Fines: $50.
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Parking Enforcement Zone
Rt. 7 commercial corridor — increased Friday/Saturday enforcement.
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Deck & Shed Permit Required
Any structure 10×10 ft or larger now requires a county permit.
See full rules →
Business Owner's Must-KnowFOR BUSINESS
💼 April · May Business Owner's Checklist
Tax filings, grants, and labor compliance changes — reviewed in one place.
Full Business Guide →Updated monthly around the 25th
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Updated Apr 24Tax Filing
✓ Official· Fairfax County DTABusiness Personal Property Tax Return — deadline May 1
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File by May 1, 2026 (Thursday)May 1
Report all business personal property: machinery, furniture, computers, inventory.
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Late penalty applies
Missing the deadline results in fines plus accrued late fees.
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Meals Tax (4%) — monthly by the 20th20th/mo
Restaurants & cafes: report sales and remit tax by the 20th each month.
File Online →
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Updated Apr 24Events & Grants
✓ Verified· SBA · Fairfax CountySmall Business Week + $15K Grant open now
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Small Business Week 2026 — May 4–10May 4–10
Free seminars, grant application workshops, 1-on-1 consulting. Korean sessions available.
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Fairfax County Business Grant (up to $15,000)May 31
Open to small businesses. Women- and minority-owned businesses prioritized.
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Grant application now open
Apply through the Fairfax County DEMS portal.
Apply for Grant →
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