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City of Richmond Services
Access an alphabetical listing of all Richmond City services.

City of Richmond Publications
Stay up to date with the latest city newsletters and guides, including The City Connection, Guide to City Services and Citizens' Emergency Preparedness Guide

Office of the City Clerk

This Office of the City Clerk plans and directs the administrative functions of City Council and maintains the official record of ordinances and resolutions considered by the Council and preserves an accurate and concise journal of City Council proceedings, which becomes the official and permanent record of the Legislative Body.  Find City Charter and City Code, agendas, minutes, calendar, and other Council-related documents on this website.

More City Services:

Capital and Small Projects

Leaf Collection 2007-2008

Parks Recreation and Community Facilities

Police Marked Take Home Vehicles

Real Estate Assessment

Real Estate Tax Relief

Refuse Collection Assistance

Residential Property Maintenance and Use

Zoning and Permits

Other Services in Richmond:

Adult Day Services

Starting a Business

Ride GRTC

Pet Protection in Emergencies

Recycle

Taxpayer Assistance

 

Capital and Small Projects
Visit the City of Richmond's Department of Public Works for information on Capital and Drainage Projects under design and under construction.

Leaf Collection 2007-2008
The City of Richmond Department of Public Works strives to make it as easy as possible for City residents to dispose of fallen leaves during fall and winter months. There are several different opportunities available so that they may choose the most convenient method of disposal. 

Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
News and information about city parks, programs and facilities.

Richmond Police Increase Marked Take Home Vehicles
Richmond benefits with police officers in residence and marked police cars regularly parked in neighborhoods.

Real Estate Assessment
If you believe the assessment of your residential property is too high, you can apply for a review of that assessment.

Real Estate Tax Relief
Tax relief is available to qualifying elderly and disabled individuals.

Refuse Collection Assistance
If you are unable to roll your supercan to the collection point, you can apply for backyard refuse collection.

Residential Property Maintenance and Use
The new Property Maintenance Guide (PDF) issued by the Department of Community Development is available. It contains important information on what is permissible and what is not in terms of property maintenance, grass cutting, trees and limbs, etc.

Trash, garbage, refuse, litter, and/or junk in alleys.

Running a business from your home.

Zoning and Permits
Visit the City of Richmond's Department of Community Development for information on Comprehensive Planning, Housing & Neighborhood Preservation, Land Use Administration, Permits & Inspections, Permits & Engineering Services, Zoning, Property Maintenance and New Construction Permitting & Inspection.

 

Other Services

Adult Day Services
High quality, cost effective daycare for frail and functionally impaired older adults, and respite, education and support for their family caregivers.

Starting a Business in Richmond
The Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce has started a very valuable program for anyone wanting to start a business, especially a small business, in the city. If you are looking for advice or information, call the “Copilot” program at 804 783-9370. It can save time and money, and make a real difference for all our communities.

Ride GRTC
Visit GRTC Transit System to find everything you need to know about riding the bus.

Pet Protection in Emergencies – Virginia Groups Collaborate to Protect Pets in Emergencies
Virginia emergency managers, veterinarians and animal advocacy groups have developed a set of guidelines to provide assistance to pet owners and pet-friendly shelters during an evacuation.

Reduce, Reuse and RECYCLE
The collection and disposal of recyclables are handled by the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority. There is a small fee for recycling that appears on the city water bill. Garbage pick up and recycling collection days are the same, with recycling collection every other week.

  • For more information on Richmond recycling, visit the CVWMA website.

Taxpayer Assistance
Do you have filing questions about your federal and Virginia state taxes? It's tax time again, and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) is pleased to offer FREE tax assistance to Virginia taxpayers through a variety of special programs.