Virginia Beach Local Information
Practical information for Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach: schedule and holidays
Virginia Beach trash goes out by 6 a.m. Thanksgiving's Thursday routes run Saturday, Nov. 28. Recycling is every other week. Waste Management: 757-385-4650.
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Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach city and the neighbors: who governs what
How Virginia Beach fits into Virginia Beach city and Virginia: the city, the county, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Virginia Beach property taxes: rates, due dates and appeals
Virginia Beach's real estate tax rate is $0.97 per $100 of assessed value. Bills are due Dec. 5 and June 5. Assessor: 757-385-4601. Treasurer: 757-385-4445.
Building permits
Building permits and zoning in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach permits: Permits and Inspections, 757-385-4211, 2403 Courthouse Drive. Online review takes 15 to 45 business days. Zoning: 757-385-8074.
Road work
Road construction and closures in Virginia Beach
Shore Drive Phase III has daytime lane closures through 2029; Elbow Road is 48% built. Live conditions: 511 Virginia. City roads: VB311, 757-385-3111.
Home prices
Virginia Beach home prices and housing market
The typical Virginia Beach home was worth $424,785 in September 2026, a record and up 3.1% in a year, Zillow says. Median sale price: $415,000 in August.
Schools
Virginia Beach schools guide: calendar, ratings and enrollment
All 81 Virginia Beach public schools are fully accredited for 2026-27. Thanksgiving break is Nov. 25-27; winter break Dec. 21 to Jan. 1. Call 757-263-1000.
Things to do
Things to do in Virginia Beach this month: October 2026
Late October in Virginia Beach: Sanctuary lights up Mount Trashmore, trunk or treats Oct. 23-24, drug take back Oct. 24 and the last Friday hoedowns.
Hurricanes
Hurricane prep guide for Virginia Beach: zones, routes, shelters
Hurricane season runs to Nov. 30. Look up your Virginia Beach evacuation zone, A to D, on the state map; sign up for VBAlert. City info: 757-385-3111.
Voting
Voting in Virginia Beach: registration, polling places, early voting
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3; polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting runs through Saturday, Oct. 31. Virginia Beach Voter Registrar: 757-385-8683.
Farmers markets
Virginia Beach farmers markets: days, hours and locations
The city-run Virginia Beach Farmers Market at 3640 Dam Neck Road is open year-round; Fall Festival is Nov. 7. Old Beach and Shore Drive markets run Saturdays.
Parks
Parks and trails in Virginia Beach: where to walk, bike and play
Virginia Beach has more than 300 miles of bikeways and trails. Mount Trashmore, Stumpy Lake, Red Wing and First Landing State Park. Parks: 757-385-1100.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection reports in Virginia Beach: how to look them up
The Virginia Department of Health inspects Virginia Beach restaurants and posts reports online. Virginia does not score them. Health office: 757-518-2646.
New businesses
New businesses in Virginia Beach: October 2026
Eight Virginia Beach food businesses had pre-opening health inspections Sept. 15 to Oct. 9, including Dutch Bros on Lynnhaven Parkway and Village Play Cafe.
Public notices
Public notices in Virginia Beach: where to find them
An index of Virginia Beach public notices: City Council and planning hearings, court notices and the Virginia Press Association's statewide notice site.
City Hall
Who to call at Virginia Beach City Hall: council, manager, services
Phone numbers for the Virginia Beach mayor, 10 council members, city manager, utilities, police non-emergency (757-385-5000) and animal control.
Population
Virginia Beach population 2026: growth, age, income and housing
Virginia Beach had 453,737 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates: Virginia's largest city, up 3.6% since 2010 but below the 2020 count.
Power outages
Power outages in Virginia Beach: who to call and outage maps
Dominion Energy serves Virginia Beach. Report an outage or downed line at 866-366-4357 or online, and check the outage map. Stay 30 feet from downed lines.
History
Virginia Beach history and landmarks: historic sites to visit
Virginia Beach history from the 1607 landing at Cape Henry to today's city, with all its National Register listings by year and free museum hours.
Moving
Moving to Virginia Beach: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Virginia Beach? Start water at 757-385-4631, power with Dominion Energy, gas with Virginia Natural Gas. Get a Virginia license within 60 days.
Transportation
Getting around Virginia Beach: roads, buses, airport, parking
Hampton Roads Transit runs Virginia Beach buses and the VB Wave trolleys; trip help 757-222-6100. Oceanfront meters and lots are free Nov. 1 to March 31.
Neighborhoods
Virginia Beach neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Ten Virginia Beach areas compared: ZIP codes, zoned high schools and Zillow home values from $326,107 in 23462 to $671,607 in 23457 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Bayside, Virginia Beach: homes, schools, parks and commute
Bayside, along Shore Drive near the Chesapeake Bay, is in ZIP 23455, where the typical home value was $457,940 in September 2026. Zoned high school at its center: Cox.
Neighborhoods
Hilltop, Virginia Beach: homes, schools, parks and commute
Hilltop, at Laskin and First Colonial roads near I-264 exits 20 and 21, is mostly in ZIP 23451. Zoned high school at its center: First Colonial.
Neighborhoods
Kempsville, Virginia Beach: homes, schools, parks and commute
Kempsville, around Princess Anne and Witchduck roads south of I-264 exit 16, is in ZIP codes 23462 and 23464. Zoned high school at its center: Kempsville High.
Neighborhoods
Lynnhaven, Virginia Beach: homes, schools, parks and commute
Lynnhaven, around I-264 exit 19 and the Lynnhaven River, is in ZIP codes 23452 and 23454. Zoned high school at its center: First Colonial.
Neighborhoods
Oceanfront, Virginia Beach: homes, schools, parks and commute
The Oceanfront is the city's Resort Area, ZIP 23451. The typical home value there was $658,617 in September 2026, Zillow says. Zoned high school: First Colonial.
Neighborhoods
Pembroke and Town Center, Virginia Beach: homes, schools, commute
Pembroke, home of Town Center at I-264 exit 17, is a 1,200-acre growth area mostly in ZIP 23462, where the typical home value was $326,107 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Princess Anne and Courthouse, Virginia Beach: homes and schools
The Princess Anne and Courthouse area, home of the Municipal Center, is in ZIP 23456, where the typical home value was $554,166 in September 2026. Zoned high school: Kellam.
Neighborhoods
Pungo, Virginia Beach: homes, schools, parks and commute
Pungo, at Princess Anne and Indian River roads, is in ZIP 23456 with rural 23457 to the south. Zoned high school: Floyd Kellam. No bus route stops here.
Neighborhoods
Salem, Virginia Beach: homes, schools, parks and commute
Salem, around Lynnhaven Parkway and Salem Road, is mostly in ZIP 23456, where the typical home value was $554,166 in September 2026. Zoned high school: Salem High.
Neighborhoods
Sandbridge, Virginia Beach: homes, schools, parks and commute
Sandbridge, a beach community and special service district taxed at $0.98 per $100 for fiscal 2027, is in ZIP 23456. Zoned high school: Floyd Kellam.
Neighborhoods
Virginia Beach vs Norfolk vs Chesapeake vs Portsmouth: taxes, schools
Real estate tax per $100: Virginia Beach $0.97, Chesapeake $1.01, Norfolk $1.23, Portsmouth $1.24. Home values, schools and commutes compared.
Schools
Virginia Beach public schools: every school, zone and report card
All 81 Virginia Beach public schools with addresses, grades, fall 2025 enrollment, state framework scores and zone maps. VBCPS: 757-263-1000.