10 takeaways from the new Richmond budget
The new budget plan will take effect July 1 and run through June 30, 2026.
City Government
Water regulators say Richmond’s system wasn’t set up to get accurate fluoride data
Despite the uncertainty over exactly what occurred, the state notice largely aligns with the city’s assurances the situation didn’t create a health hazard.
What’s coming with Richmond real estate tax bills? More growth, then a freeze
After this fall, the next change in property assessments won’t happen until May of 2027.
Richmond has identified 539 vacant buildings this year. Here’s where they are.
To be classified as vacant, a building has to be “completely unoccupied,” according to the city.
Audit: Richmond Retirement System lost $415K from payments to dead people
In total, 44 deceased people were identified as having received improper payments.
Officials say correct tax rebate checks should go out by June 30
Several council members voiced frustration at the city’s inability to give taxpayers relief they were promised when the council approved the rebate plan last fall.
Henrico, Chesterfield ask residents to ignore Richmond payment address postcard
Both counties put out statements Friday asking their residents to disregard the postcard.
