| Cable Television Service |
Cable television service in the City of Richmond is provided by Cavalier, COMCAST, and Verizon. Please call the following customer service numbers to determine if service is available for your location; Cavalier customer service (800)291-9699, COMCAST customer service (800)266-2278, Verizon customer service (800)837-4966. |
Not a City Service |
2009-11-01 |
| Chamber of Commerce |
The Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce promotes and assists the local business community. The Chamber's offices are located at 201 E. Franklin St.Map It For information, call (804)648-1234. |
Not a City Service |
2009-11-01 |
| Children Abused/Neglected (State of Virginia) |
To report cases of child abuse or neglect in Richmond, please call the Virginia Department of Social Services' 24-hour hotline at (800)552-7096. The City's customer service number for Child Protective Services during business hours is (804)646-0438. |
Not a City Service |
2009-11-01 |
| City Hall Offices |
City Hall is located at 900 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219Map It . City Council Chambers and offices of the Mayor, and most City departments are located here. All offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Tax and utility payments are made on the first floor of City Hall. For more information call Citizen's Assistance at (804)646-7000. |
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2009-11-01 |
| Claims (against the City) |
The City Attorney provides legal services to City administration and elected officials. A citizen may file a claim for loss or injury against the City. All claims should be mailed to the Office of the City Attorney, City Hall, 900 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219Map It at the above address.
Customer Service:(804)646-7940
Fax: (804)646-6653 |
City Attorney's |
2009-11-01 |
| Clean City Commission |
The Richmond Clean City Commission is composed of City Council appointees and concerned volunteers who help clean and beautify Richmond. Their current program, "Pride in Richmond is Picking Up," includes Neighborhood Volunteer Clean-Ups, Loan-A-Truck, Graffiti Abatement, and Adopt-A-Spot. For more information call the Clean City Commission Coordinator at (804)646-6785. |
Clean City Commission |
2009-11-01 |
| Cleanliness of Establishments |
Contact the Virginia Department of Public Health at (804)205-3912 or Main number (804)205-3500 with any concerns about the health and cleanliness of any establishment, such as hotels, restaurants, or merchants, or its staff. |
Not a city service |
2009-11-01 |
| Convention Center |
The Greater Richmond Convention Center promotes the city of Richmond as a destination for large conferences, meetings, conventions, and trade shows. To get more information please call the center's office at (804)783-7300. The center is administered by the Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority. |
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2009-11-01 |
| Crisis Intervention Services |
The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority offers crisis intervention services. For more information, please call (804)819-4000. |
Behavioral Health Authority |
2009-11-01 |
| City Channel 17 |
Channel 17 is the government-access channel for the City of Richmond. City residents who subscribe to Comcast Cable can watch community
programs and get information on city services and activities.
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Office of the Press Secretary |
2009-11-01 |
| Cable Television Concerns/Complaints |
If you are experiencing problems with your cable television service, please contact your cable provider. To report your concern or
complaint with the City of Richmond Office of the Press Secretary
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Office of the Press Secretary |
2009-11-01 |
| Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) |
Copies of the Capital Budget are available through the Office of Budget and Strategic Planning. |
Budget |
2009-08-24 |
| Cemeteries |
The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities operates four public cemeteries. The office also offers maps for visitors who
wish to tour the historic cemeteries in the city.
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Parks and Recreation |
2009-08-24 |
| Community Centers |
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities offers a wide variety of recreational programs for children, adults and
seniors. Community Centers are located throughout the city and offer programs of interest for citizens of all ages. The centers are
divided into three districts, they are: North/East District, South/Broad Rock District and the South/West District. During the school
year, most centers are open from 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays. All centers are closed on Sundays and holidays. Many neighborhood
groups, clubs and associations use our community centers for meeting space.
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Parks and Recreation |
2009-08-24 |
| Census Data |
Current population and housing data for the City of Richmond is available from the Department of Planning and Development Review. |
Planning and Development Review |
2009-08-24 |
| Planning and Development Review |
The department includes the offices:
- Land Use Administration
- Planning and Preservation
- Transportation Planning
- Block Grant Administration and Housing
- Neighborhood Planning
- Permits and Inspections
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Planning and Development Review |
2009-11-02 |
| Construction/Unsafe Conditions or Unauthorized Work |
To report unsafe construction site conditions, or work being done without the proper permits, contact the Permits and Inspections Office.
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Planning and Development Review |
2009-08-24 |
| Construction/Unsafe Conditions or Unauthorized Work |
To report unsafe construction site conditions, or work being done without the proper permits, contact the Permits and Inspections Office
at (804)646-6955.
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Planning and Development Review |
2009-11-01 |
| Conditional Use Permit |
Specific uses within certain zoning districts require additional approval because they have potentially greater impacts on neighboring
properties.
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Planning and Development Review |
2009-11-01 |
| Community Unit Plan |
A community unit plan is submitted to request the proposed development or redevelopment of large tracts of land (10 or more acres).
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Planning and Development Review |
2009-11-01 |
| Child Safety Seat Installation |
The Richmond Department of Fire and Emergency Services offers free information and assistance with proper installation of child safety seats at three fire stations. Car seats for infants/children are available at no cost to income eligible city residents from the Richmond Health Department. |
Fire and Emergency Services |
2009-08-24 |
| City Code |
The laws passed by the city are online. |
City Clerk |
2009-11-02 |
| City Council Districts/Representatives |
To obtain a map of the districts and a roster of City Council members, call the City Clerk's Office. |
City Clerk |
2009-08-24 |
| City Council Meetings/Agenda |
The City Council meets in formal sessions at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, in Council Chambers on the 2nd floor
of City Hall, 900 E. Broad St. The Council also meets for informal work sessions at 3:00 p.m. in the large conference room on the
second floor of City Hall prior to the formal meetings. All meetings of the council are open to the public unless otherwise indicated.
The meetings are televised live on WCVW Channel 57 (cable 29) and replayed on the City government's cable channel 17.
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City Clerk |
2009-11-02 |
| City Hall Offices |
City Hall is located at 900 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219. City Council Chambers and offices of the Mayor, and most city
departments are located here. All offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Tax and utility payments are made on the first floor of
City Hall. |
City Clerk |
2009-08-24 |
| City Charter |
For information on the City Code, the City Charter, and/or City ordinances, call the City Clerk at (804)646-7955. The City Code may be
viewed online at
Municipal Codes Web Library.
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City Clerk |
2009-11-01 |
| Crime Stoppers |
Through the Crime Stoppers program, law enforcement agencies seek the help of the community to solve crimes. If residents have information
about a crime that occurred in the City of Richmond or the counties of Henrico, Hanover, Charles City, New Kent or Goochland, they are
asked to call Crime Stoppers at (804)780-1000. Residents do not have to give their names or testify in court. If the information is
valuable to the investigation, residents can be rewarded up to $1,000.
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Police |
2009-08-24 |
| Curfew/Youth |
The Department of Juvenile Justice Services is responsible for administering a citywide youth curfew. Citizens who witness any person
under the age of 18 out between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., seven days a week, are asked to call Police Communications at
(804)646-5100 or the Southside Curfew Center at (804)646-8975.
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Juvenile Justice Services |
2009-11-01 |
| CAPS - Community Assisted Public Safety |
This functional group works with citizes in a pro-active, team-based manner to address and enforce property maintenance and public safety
code violations within the city of Richmond by involving multiple city departments to resolve issues with problem or non-compliant
properties.
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Community Assisted Public Safety |
2010-01-27 |
| Community Assisted Public Safety (CAPS) |
This functional group works with citizes in a pro-active, team-based manner to address and enforce property maintenance and public safety
code violations within the city of Richmond by involving multiple city departments to resolve issues with problem or non-compliant
properties.
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Community Assisted Public Safety |
2010-01-27 |
Child Care
(Daycare) |
The Department of Social Services
Economic Support & Independence Division
offers
Child Day Care
providing financial assistance for child care to families with children. |
Social Services |
2018-05-03 |
Children Abused/Neglected
(City of Richmond) |
The Department of Social Services
Children, Families, & Adults Division
offers
Child Protective Services
(CPS). Staff receives, investigates, and assesses reports of alleged child abuse and/or
neglect for children under age 18. In order to qualify for child protective services, the alleged abuser
must be the parent or caretaker of the child. |
Social Services |
2018-05-03 |
Children's Health Insurance
(FAMIS) |
The Department of Social Services
Economic Support & Independence Division
offers
Children's Health Insurance
(FAMIS) providing Virginia health insurance for children under the age of 19, living
in families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid. |
Social Services |
2018-05-03 |
Child Protective Services
(CPS) |
The Department of Social Services
Children, Families, & Adults Division
offers
Child Protective Services
providing a stable and safe environment to end abuse or neglect and ensure protection for
children. |
Social Services |
2018-05-03 |
Children's Services Act
(CSA) |
The Department of Social Services office of the
Children's Services Act
helps
provide child-focused, cost-effective services to troubled and at-risk youth and
their families. In collaboration with parents, private service providers, and
other state and local agencies, they work to develop plans based on
community and family based solutions. Their goal is to address the needs of
at-risk children in their home, while keeping families together whenever
possible. Call (804)646-7445 for more information.
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Social Services |
2018-05-03 |
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