All City of Alexandria City Hall Services Relocate Ahead of Renovation; Moves Continue Winter 2025-2026

Page updated on December 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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The City of Alexandria will finish relocating City services and employee offices in January 2026 to prepare for major renovations to City Hall and Market Square.  

Winter 2025-2026 Relocation Schedule

More than 300 City employees have already moved from their existing offices to temporary or permanent spaces throughout Alexandria, and the remainder will finish moving out of City Hall by January 2026.

January 2026 Moves

The following offices will move to Tavern Square (421 King Street):

  • City Manager's Office  
  • Mayor and City Council Offices
  • City Clerk  
  • City Attorney's Office  
  • Department of Planning & Zoning  

All Department of Finance in-person services for taxpayers will relocate to 4850 Mark Center Dr., 2nd Floor, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For patrons needing to drop off payments, there will be a drop box located at Bankers Square (100 N. Pitt St).

The Alexandria City Council Chambers will relocate to the Del Pepper Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Dr.). The first City Council meeting at the new location will be on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.  

 

How does this move affect and benefit Alexandrians?

City Hall, an Alexandria landmark, is well over 100 years old. Market Square has been a civic gathering place since the City’s founding in 1749. Both facilities need significant updates to repair aging building components, improve technology and accessibility, enhance security, and bolster community engagement.

How will services be affected?

Several departments previously located in City Hall have already moved to new permanent or temporary spaces, with limited interruptions. During the final moves, some services will be offered virtually or temporarily paused.

City Manager's Office

  • January 13 to 15: Services will be available virtually at alexandriava.gov/CityManager or by calling 703.746.4300
  • January 16: All services fully resume.    

Mayor and City Council Offices

  • January 14 to 20: Services will be paused.  
  • January 21: Services will be available online at alexandriava.gov/Council or by calling 703.746.4500.  
  • January 23: All services fully resume.

City Council Chamber

  • January 13: First City Council meeting of 2026 in the City Council Chamber at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Dr.), 1st floor.    

City Clerk

  • January 14 to 20: Services will be paused.  
  • January 21 to 23: Services will be available online at alexandriava.gov/CityClerk or by calling 703.746.4550.  
  • January 26: All services fully resume.

City Attorney's Office

  • All services, except for those offered in person, will continue as usual.  
    • January 6 to 9: In-person services not available.  
    • January 12: All services fully resume.    

Department of Planning & Zoning

  • January 15 to 20: In-person services not available. Virtual assistance is available at alexandriava.gov/Planning or by calling 703.746.4666
  • January 21: All services fully resume.    

Department of Finance 

  • January 9, 5 p.m.: Last day of in-person services at City Hall.  
  • January 12: In-person services resume at 4850 Mark Center Dr., Suite 2011, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
    • Payments may also be made at alexandriava.gov/payments or by calling 703.746.4800. Additionally, a drop box will be installed at Bankers Square drop box (100 N. Pitt St.), install date to be announced.

How can Alexandrians stay informed about the renovation and new locations?

Stay informed by signing up for eNews, visiting the City Hall Relocations page, or following the City on social media for updates.