Manassas Local Information
Practical information for Manassas and Manassas city: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Manassas: schedule, holidays and bulk pickup
Manassas picks up trash and recycling weekly, yard waste on Mondays and bulk items by appointment. Fall leaf collection runs by section into January.
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Manassas, Manassas city and the neighbors: who governs what
How Manassas fits into Manassas city and Virginia: the city, the county, Manassas City Public Schools, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Manassas city property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
The Manassas real estate tax rate is $1.24 per $100 of assessed value for FY 2027. Bills are due Dec. 5 and June 5; assessment appeals start each spring.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Manassas
Manassas permits run through the city's online portal; call 703-257-8278. Decks, sheds, fences and driveways may need a $50 zoning certificate.
Roads
Manassas road closures: Sudley Road roundabout detour
No right turn from westbound Centreville Road to Sudley Road while the roundabout is built, plus daily lane closures. City projects, Route 28 plans and 511.
Home prices
Manassas home prices and housing market
The typical home in Manassas ZIP code 20110 was worth $504,628 in September 2026, nearly flat in a year, according to Zillow's Home Value Index.
Schools
Manassas schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Manassas City Public Schools runs nine schools for 8,263 students. All are fully accredited; state framework scores, the 2026-27 calendar and board meetings.
Things to do
Things to do in Manassas this month: November 2026
November in Manassas: the Veterans Parade Nov. 7, Flags for Heroes, the Fall Gallery Walk Nov. 14, a Thanksgiving turkey trot and Santa Lights on Dec. 4.
Voting
Voting in Manassas: registration, polling places, early voting
Manassas votes Nov. 3, 2026. Register by Oct. 23, vote early at 9025 Center St. through Oct. 31, or go to one of six polling places, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Farmers market
Manassas farmers markets: days, hours and locations
The Historic Manassas Farmers Market runs 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Harris Pavilion and Saturdays on Prince William Street. SNAP accepted, open rain or shine.
Parks
Parks and trails in Manassas: playgrounds, forts and the battlefield
Manassas runs more than 20 parks and historic sites, from Dean Park and Lucky's Dog Park to two Civil War forts. The national battlefield next door has 40 miles of trails.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspections in Manassas: how to look up a report
The Prince William Health District inspects Manassas restaurants. Virginia does not give scores or grades; reports list violations. How to look them up.
Business
New businesses in Manassas: October 2026 roundup
New in Manassas: Game Over Escape Rooms, Yum Yum Donuts, ArtView, ToTea, Milk and Honey and more, plus 122 new LLCs and corporations registered in seven weeks.
Public notices
Public notices in Manassas: where to find legal ads and hearings
Where Manassas public notices are published: Virginia Press Association's statewide site, city council and planning hearings, bids, court notices and elections.
City Hall
Who to call at Manassas City Hall: council, departments, phones
Phone numbers for Manassas City Council, the city manager, clerk, utilities, trash, police non-emergency, animal control and code enforcement, in one place.
Power outages
Power outages in Manassas: who to call and the outage map
Manassas runs its own electric utility. Report an outage 24 hours a day at 703-257-8353 and check the city's outage map. Dominion and NOVEC numbers too.
Population
Manassas population 2026: growth, age, income and housing
Manassas had 44,332 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 17% since 2010. Age, income, households, housing and how it compares.
History
Manassas history and landmarks: forts, depot and historic sites
Manassas was chartered as a town on April 2, 1873. Its eight National Register listings, from Liberia to the 1914 water tower, with dates and how to visit.
Moving
Moving to Manassas: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Manassas? Start city power, water and trash in one account, register your car within 30 days, license your dog and enroll in city schools. Links.
Transportation
Getting around Manassas: roads, VRE, buses, airport and parking
Manassas by car, train and bus: I-66 exits 44 and 47, VRE and Amtrak at the downtown depot, free OmniRide local buses, and downtown parking rules.
Neighborhoods
Manassas neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Ten Manassas city neighborhoods from the city's own map, from Downtown to Point of Woods: zoned schools, home values, parks, buses and I-66 distances.
Neighborhoods
Bristoe Station, Manassas: homes, schools, parks and commute
Bristoe Station, off Ashton Avenue and Godwin Drive in west Manassas, has 505 townhouses in the city's map, in ZIP 20110 and zoned for Jennie Dean Elementary.
Neighborhoods
Cavalry Run, Manassas: homes, schools, parks and commute
Cavalry Run, between Ashton Avenue and Park Avenue in west Manassas, has 467 single-family homes in the city's map and is zoned for Haydon Elementary.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Manassas: homes, schools, parks and commute
Downtown Manassas and the streets around it hold about 970 single-family homes in the city's map, in ZIP 20110, zoned for Osbourn High and 0.3 mile from the depot.
Neighborhoods
Georgetown South, Manassas: homes, schools, parks and commute
Georgetown South, off Grant Avenue and Wellington Road, has 860 townhouses in the city's map, in ZIP 20110, 0.6 mile by road from the Manassas depot.
Neighborhoods
Landmark Square, Manassas: homes, schools, parks and commute
Landmark Square, between Sudley Road and Portner Avenue north of downtown Manassas, has 412 single-family homes in the city's map and is zoned for Weems.
Neighborhoods
Lee Manor, Manassas: homes, schools, parks and commute
Lee Manor, between Hastings Drive and Godwin Drive in southwest Manassas, has 386 single-family homes in the city's map and is zoned for Round Elementary.
Neighborhoods
Oakenshaw, Manassas: homes, schools, parks and commute
Oakenshaw, between Signal Hill Road and Wellington Road in east Manassas, has 398 single-family homes in the city's map and is zoned for Baldwin Elementary.
Neighborhoods
Point of Woods, Manassas: homes, schools, parks and commute
Point of Woods, between Liberia Avenue and Stonewall Road, has about 1,700 homes in the city's map, all in ZIP 20110 and zoned for Mayfield and Osbourn.
Neighborhoods
Sumner Lake, Manassas: homes, schools, parks and commute
Sumner Lake, off Plantation Lane in north Manassas, has 286 single-family homes and 51 age-restricted condos in the city's map, zoned for Haydon Elementary.
Neighborhoods
Wellington, Manassas: homes, schools, parks and commute
Wellington, along Wellington Road and Hastings Drive in south Manassas, has about 1,900 homes in the city's map, in ZIP 20110 and zoned for Osbourn High.
Neighborhoods
Manassas vs. Manassas Park vs. Centreville vs. Linton Hall
Manassas, Manassas Park, Centreville and Linton Hall side by side: 2026-27 tax rates, high school ratings, Zillow values, Census income and commute times.
Manassas City Public Schools
Manassas public schools: every school, zone and report card
All nine Manassas City Public Schools schools: address, grades, fall 2025 enrollment and state framework score, with zone links. Division: 571-377-6000.