Charlottesville Local Information
Practical information for Charlottesville and Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville: schedule, holidays and bulk pickup
Charlottesville trash is pay-as-you-throw: a sticker or annual decal on every can. Recycling is free every other week; curbside leaf pickup reaches Zone C Nov. 9-13.
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Charlottesville
Charlottesville, Charlottesville city and the neighbors: who governs what
How Charlottesville fits into Charlottesville city and Virginia: the city, the county, Charlottesville City Public Schools, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Charlottesville city property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
Charlottesville's real estate tax rate is $0.99 per $100 of assessed value. The second half is due Dec. 5, moved to Monday, Dec. 7, this year.
Building permits
Building permits and zoning in Charlottesville
Charlottesville permits go through the city Permit Portal; call Building Inspections at 434-970-3008. The new Development Code took effect Feb. 19, 2024.
Road work
Charlottesville road closures: Plank Road, Stribling Avenue
Plank Road's bridge at Cove Garden Road is closed weekdays to Dec. 11 and Stribling Avenue has flaggers to Friday. Plus I-64, Emmet Street and Locust Avenue.
Home prices
Charlottesville home prices and housing market
Zillow put the typical Charlottesville home at $511,398 in September 2026, a record and 1.1% higher than a year earlier. Typical rent was $2,029.
Schools
Charlottesville schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Charlottesville City Schools runs six elementary schools, one middle and one high school for 4,361 students. The 2026-27 year ends May 28.
Things to do
Things to do in Charlottesville this month: November 2026
November in Charlottesville: Winter Wander opens Nov. 13, UVA hosts Cal and North Carolina, turkey trots on Thanksgiving morning and the Holiday Market Nov. 28.
Voting
Voting in Charlottesville city: registration, polling places and early voting
City voters approved the school sales tax 71.8% on Nov. 3 in unofficial results. How to register, find your polling place and vote in Charlottesville.
Farmers markets
Charlottesville farmers markets
The Charlottesville City Market runs Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 100 E. Water St. through November, then the Holiday Market Nov. 28 to Dec. 19. SNAP is accepted.
Parks
Parks and trails in Charlottesville
Charlottesville runs about 6 miles of paved trails and 30 miles of nature trails. Most city parks open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; McIntire, Pen and Tonsler stay open to 10 p.m.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Charlottesville city
The Blue Ridge Health District inspects Charlottesville restaurants and posts reports online. Virginia gives no letter grades; read the report itself.
New businesses
New businesses in Charlottesville: October 2026
Ten new or new-owner food businesses in Charlottesville had pre-opening health inspections from August to mid-October, from Speeds Public to Rockfish Brewing.
Public notices
Public notices in Charlottesville
An index of Charlottesville public notices, with links to the Virginia statewide notice site, city notices and bids. This page is not the official publication.
City Hall
Who to call at City Hall in Charlottesville
Phone numbers for Charlottesville City Council, the city manager, utilities, police non-emergency (434-970-3280), animal control and code enforcement.
Power outages
Power outages in Charlottesville: who to call and outage maps
Dominion Energy supplies electricity in Charlottesville. Report an outage or downed line at 866-366-4357 and check the Dominion outage map.
Population
Charlottesville population and growth
The Census Bureau estimates 44,388 people lived in Charlottesville on July 1, 2025, down 4.7% from the 46,553 counted in 2020 and up 2.1% from 2010.
History
Charlottesville history and landmarks
Charlottesville was founded in 1762 as the Albemarle County seat. The city has 63 National Register listings, from Oak Lawn (1973) to the Downtown Mall (2024).
Moving
Moving to Charlottesville: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Charlottesville? Start city gas, water and sewer with Utility Billing (434-970-3211), electricity with Dominion, then title your car within 30 days.
Transit
Getting around Charlottesville: roads, transit, airport, parking
Charlottesville Area Transit buses are fare-free. Downtown garages give the first hour free, then $1 per half hour. CHO airport has nonstops to five hubs.
Neighborhoods
Charlottesville neighborhoods: where to live and what each is like
Charlottesville has 19 planning neighborhoods, three main ZIP codes and six elementary zones. Zillow's typical city value was $511,398 in Sept. 2026.
Neighborhoods
Barracks/Rugby, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks, commute
Barracks/Rugby, north of UVA in ZIP 22903, is zoned for Trailblazer Elementary. Zillow's typical 22903 value was $529,260 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Belmont-Carlton, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks, commute
Belmont-Carlton, south of downtown in ZIP 22902, is mostly zoned for Summit Elementary. Zillow's typical 22902 value was $477,096 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Fifeville, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Fifeville, in ZIP 22903, holds Tonsler Park and Charlottesville Middle School. Zillow's typical 22903 home value was $529,260 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Fry's Spring, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Fry's Spring, in ZIP 22903, holds Jackson-Via Elementary and Azalea Park. Zillow's typical 22903 home value was $529,260 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Greenbrier, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Greenbrier, in ZIP 22901, holds Charlottesville High School and McIntire Park. Zillow's typical 22901 value was $526,779 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Jefferson Park Avenue, Charlottesville: homes, schools, commute
The JPA neighborhood, next to UVA in ZIP 22903, is zoned for Trailblazer Elementary. Zillow's typical 22903 value was $529,260 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Locust Grove, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Locust Grove, home of Pen Park, is in ZIP 22901 and split between two school zones. Zillow's typical 22901 value was $526,779 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Martha Jefferson, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks, commute
Martha Jefferson lies just east of downtown in ZIP 22902, zoned for Sunrise Elementary. Zillow's typical 22902 value was $477,096 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
North Downtown, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks, commute
North Downtown takes in the Downtown Mall and Court Square, mostly in ZIP 22902. Zillow's typical 22902 home value was $477,096 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Rose Hill, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Rose Hill, along Preston Avenue in ZIP 22903, holds Washington Park. Zillow's typical 22903 home value was $529,260 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Venable, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Venable, between UVA and Preston Avenue in ZIP 22903, is zoned for Trailblazer Elementary. Zillow's 22903 value was $529,260 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Woolen Mills, Charlottesville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Woolen Mills sits on the Rivanna River in ZIP 22902 and is zoned for Sunrise Elementary. Zillow's typical 22902 value was $477,096 in September 2026.
Schools
Charlottesville public schools: every school, zone and report card
Charlottesville City Schools runs one high school, one middle school and six elementary schools. Addresses, grades, enrollment, state ratings and zones.