New to Leesburg? Start water with the town at 703-771-2713, power with Dominion or NOVEC, title your car within 30 days and declare it with the county in 60.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Sources: Loudoun County’s new residents checklist and utilities page, Virginia DMV’s New to Virginia page, and each utility’s own start-service page, linked below. This page links our other guides instead of repeating them.

Leesburg is a town inside Loudoun County, so new residents deal with both. The Town of Leesburg runs water, sewer, trash pickup and zoning; Loudoun County runs schools, elections, tax bills, vehicle tax and dog licenses. Town Hall is at 25 W. Market St., 703-777-2420; the county’s main line is 703-777-0100.

Your first 60 days

  • Water and sewer: Leesburg Utilities, 703-771-2713
  • Driver’s license: within 60 days of moving to Virginia
  • Car title and registration: with the DMV within 30 days
  • Declare your car for county tax: within 60 days, Commissioner of the Revenue, 703-777-0260
  • Update your address with the DMV: within 30 days; the county says this can also register you to vote

Start your utilities

Service Who Start service
Water and sewer Town of Leesburg Utilities, 703-771-2713 Start Utilities Account
Electricity Dominion Energy or NOVEC, by street Dominion start, stop or move; NOVEC apply for service, 703-335-0500
Natural gas Washington Gas or Columbia Gas of Virginia, where lines exist Washington Gas start and stop, 844-927-4427; Columbia Gas start, stop or move, 800-544-5606
Trash and recycling Town contractor, inside town limits No sign-up; see our trash guide

Which electric company? It depends on your street. The town’s map of electric service providers (PDF) shows the line; our power outage guide has both companies’ outage numbers.

Gas: Loudoun County says Columbia Gas and Washington Gas each serve parts of the county, and properties outside their lines use propane from local companies. Ask either company whether it serves your address. Washington Gas asks for at least two business days’ notice to start service.

Internet and cable

Loudoun County’s broadband provider list names Comcast Xfinity (888-266-2278) and Verizon Fios (888-438-3467) as the wired providers, and both carry the Town Council’s meetings on cable, according to the town. The county says the providers themselves confirm service at a given address:

The same county page lists wireless and satellite options, among them AT&T, Verizon wireless home internet, DirecTV, Dish and HughesNet.

Your car and driver’s license

From Virginia DMV’s New to Virginia checklist:

  1. Driver’s license within 60 days of moving (a commercial license within 30 days).
  2. Title the vehicle within 30 days.
  3. Emissions inspection if the vehicle is subject to it in Northern Virginia.
  4. Insurance at Virginia’s minimum liability levels before you register.
  5. Register and get plates within 30 days at any DMV customer service center.

The Leesburg DMV is at 400 Fort Evans Road NE, open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays; the DMV’s line is 804-497-7100. See the office page for appointments and wait times.

Then declare the vehicle with Loudoun County within 60 days of moving, online or at the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Leesburg office, 1 Harrison St. SE, 703-777-0260. Town residents’ vehicle bills carry a town line too; see the property tax guide.

Property tax and tax relief

Leesburg homeowners pay the county and town real estate rates on one county bill, due June 5 and Dec. 5. Details, rates and the appeal process are in our property tax guide.

Loudoun County’s new resident checklist lists no general homestead exemption. It lists these relief programs instead: tax relief for older or disabled adults, disabled veterans and surviving spouses, solar equipment, land use assessment for parcels over 5 acres, and the revitalized real estate exemption. For 2026, first-time real estate applicants for the older and disabled adults program must apply by Dec. 31, 2026; call 703-737-8557.

Pets

Every dog 4 months and older must be licensed with Loudoun County, which issues licenses for the dog’s rabies vaccination period and a permanent tag, according to the county’s dog license page. Loudoun County Animal Services is at 42225 Adoption Drive, 703-777-0406.

Schools, voting and permits

  • Schools: Loudoun County Public Schools serves Leesburg. New students register through LCPS Registration Services, 571-252-2490. See our schools guide for zones and calendars.
  • Voting: register online through the Virginia Department of Elections or when you update your DMV address. Polling places and early voting are in our voting guide.
  • Remodeling, a fence or a deck: most projects need a town zoning permit, then a county building permit. See building permits and zoning.
  • Emergency alerts: sign up for the county’s Alert Loudoun messages for weather, traffic and emergencies.

Who to call

Our Town Hall phone guide lists the mayor, council, police non-emergency line and every department. For roads and commuting, see getting around Leesburg.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start water service in Leesburg?

Open an account with Leesburg Utilities, the town’s water and sewer department, on the town’s Start Utilities Account page or at 703-771-2713.

Who provides electricity in Leesburg?

Dominion Energy or the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC), depending on the street. The town publishes a map of electric service providers.

How long do I have to register my car after moving to Leesburg?

Virginia DMV says to title and register it within 30 days of moving. Loudoun County then asks you to declare it for personal property tax within 60 days of moving.

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

60 days after moving to Virginia, according to the DMV. Commercial license holders must get a Virginia CDL within 30 days.

Do I need a dog license in Leesburg?

Yes. Virginia requires Loudoun County to license every dog 4 months and older. Licenses run with the dog’s rabies vaccination period.