New to Ashburn? Start water with Loudoun Water, power with Dominion or NOVEC, get a Virginia license within 60 days and title your car within 30.

Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Every link below goes to the provider’s or agency’s own page. Prices and fees are set by each provider; check their pages.

Ashburn is unincorporated, so “City Hall” is Loudoun County, and there is no town utility. You will deal with a separate water authority, one of two electric companies, a gas company if your home has gas, the Virginia DMV and the county’s tax offices. This page is the checklist; our other guides have the detail.

First-week checklist

  • Water and sewer: Loudoun Water, 571-291-7880
  • Power: Dominion Energy or NOVEC, depending on your address
  • Trash: your HOA or a private hauler (the county does not collect)
  • Driver’s license: within 60 days; car title within 30 days
  • Car tax: register vehicles with the Commissioner of the Revenue, 703-777-0260
  • Voter registration: update your address at vote.elections.virginia.gov

Water and sewer

Loudoun Water serves county residents outside the incorporated towns, including Ashburn. Use its online start-service form; it needs at least 24 hours’ notice on a weekday and is closed weekends and holidays, so call by 5 p.m. Friday for a Monday start. Check that your address is in its service area map. Renters’ landlords must file an authorization form first. Questions: 571-291-7880.

Electricity

Two utilities serve Loudoun, and your address decides which:

Ask the seller, landlord or HOA which one serves the home. Then save the outage numbers from our power outages guide.

Natural gas

If your home has gas service, Washington Gas lists how to start or stop service on its start-and-stop page; customer service is 844-WASHGAS.

Internet and TV

Loudoun County’s broadband page lists the wired providers serving the county, with service-area maps for the two largest:

Other wired and wireless providers are on the county page. To see who serves your exact address, search the FCC’s National Broadband Map.

Trash and recycling

Loudoun County does not pick up trash. Your HOA’s contractor or a private hauler does; the county runs the landfill and recycling drop-offs. Details: trash and recycling in Ashburn.

Cars, licenses and the car tax

From the Virginia DMV’s new resident page:

  • Driver’s license: get a Virginia license within 60 days of moving (30 days for a commercial license).
  • Title your vehicle within 30 days, then register it and get plates.
  • Safety inspection: every vehicle needs an annual Virginia safety inspection sticker.
  • Emissions: vehicles kept in Loudoun County must pass a Virginia emissions inspection before registration unless they have a valid certificate from the last 12 months.

Loudoun also taxes vehicles as personal property, so tell the Commissioner of the Revenue about each one; see the county’s new resident filing page and our property tax guide.

Property taxes and relief

Real estate tax is billed by Loudoun County, due June 5 and Dec. 5. Virginia assesses homes at full market value. Older adults, people with disabilities and veterans with 100% service-connected disabilities may qualify for county tax relief; first-time applicants have until Dec. 31. Details: property taxes.

Schools

Every public school is run by Loudoun County Public Schools. Look up your assigned school with the LCPS attendance finder and register online. Details: Ashburn schools guide.

Pets

Loudoun requires a license for every dog 4 months or older. Licenses run with the dog’s rabies vaccination, the tag stays with the dog for life and it must be worn off your property. Animal Services: 703-777-0406.

Permits and your HOA

Planning a deck, shed or finished basement? You need county permits and, usually, HOA approval. See building permits and zoning.

Who to call

The county main line is 703-777-0100; the police and fire non-emergency line is 703-777-0637. Every county office, with phones, is in who to call in Loudoun County government, and voting details are in our voting guide.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start water service in Ashburn?

Fill out Loudoun Water’s online start-service form at least 24 hours ahead, Monday through Friday, or call 571-291-7880. Requests by 5 p.m. Friday can start Monday.

How long do I have to get a Virginia driver’s license after moving to Ashburn?

60 days, according to the Virginia DMV. You must title your vehicle within 30 days of moving, and in Loudoun County it needs a Virginia emissions inspection unless it has a valid certificate from the last 12 months.

Do I have to register my car with Loudoun County?

Yes. Vehicles kept in Loudoun are taxed as personal property; register them with the Commissioner of the Revenue at 703-777-0260. The 2026 rate is $3.09 per $100 of value.

Do I need a dog license in Ashburn?

Yes. Loudoun County requires a license for every dog 4 months or older, issued for the period of the dog’s rabies vaccination. Animal Services: 703-777-0406.