Prince William County, Virginia, is a community of choice with a strong, diverse economic base, where families and individuals choose to live and work, and businesses choose to locate. We are located just 25 miles from the nation’s capital, and less than 80 miles from the state capital of Richmond. We are the second largest county in the Commonwealth and an integral part of the Northern Virginia economic engine. Our local government is recognized nationally for its strong financial management. We maintain rigorous Principles of Sound Financial Management, operate with a balanced Five-Year Budget, and execute a robust capital investment program. This has resulted in our citizens reporting excellent value for their local tax dollars.