The City of Richmond will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. All city offices, including City Hall, will be closed. We will return to our regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26.  

For the full city holiday calendar, please visit the Holiday Closings page .   

• There will be no trash collection or bulk and brush collection on Monday, May 25. All collections will be delayed by one day. Collections scheduled for pick-up on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday and so on through Friday, May 29.  
• The East Richmond Road Convenience Center (ERRCC) Landfill, located at 3800 East Richmond Road, will be closed on Saturday, May 23, and Monday, May 25. ERRCC will reopen on Tuesday, May 26. 
• Recycling services will be closed on Monday, May 25. All collections will be delayed by until the next day, with any Friday collections taking place on Saturday. For more information on recycling, visit cvwma.com.   
• All Richmond Public Libraries are closed on Monday, May 25 and will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.   
• RVA311 will be open Saturday, May 23, and will be closed on May 25. The public will have 24/7 access to self-service via RVA311.com and mobile apps. 
• All Richmond Public Schools and RPS offices are closed on Monday, May 25.  
• All Parks and Recreation offices and community centers are closed Monday, May 25. Randolph, Blackwell, Fairmount, and Battery Park Pools will operate 1 - 7 pm Saturday through Monday. 
• The Department of Public Utilities Call Center is closed Monday, May 25. For utility emergencies, customers should call 804-646-4646 and press Option 1. For gas leaks, leave the area and call 911.
• Richmond Animal Care and Control will be closed on Monday, May 25. RACC will reopen by appointment only on Tuesday, May 26, and will have regular walk-in hours on Wednesday, May 27. 

The Richmond Police Department is advising residents and visitors of multiple road closures and no parking zones in effect for Dominion Energy Riverrock, taking place Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17, 2026.

To ensure public safety and support event operations, the following areas will be affected:

Road Closures & No Parking Zones:

Friday, May 15 at 10 am - Sunday, May 17 at 7 pm:

300-500 Blk. S. 5th Street between Bragg & Tredegar Street

100-600 Blk. Tredegar Street between Dominion Energy Entrance & S. 10th Street

Brown’s Island Way between S. 2nd & Tredegar Street between N. 7th & 9th Street

Friday, May 15 at 3 pm - Sunday, May 17 at 7 pm:

200-300 Blk. S. 5th Street between E. Canal & Bragg Street

500-600 Blk. Bragg Street between S. 5th & 7th Street

Maps of these areas can be located on the City's social media accounts. 

Towing Enforcement:

No parking zones will be actively enforced. Vehicles parked in restricted areas will be towed.

Plan Ahead:

Please allow extra time for travel and consider using public transportation or ride-share services when attending the event.

The Richmond Police Department will be on-site throughout the weekend to assist with traffic flow and help ensure a safe event for all attendees.

For more information about Dominion Energy Riverrock, visit www.riverrockrva.com.

The City of Richmond Department of Finance has announced in-person assistance for residents that wish to apply to the Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities (OAPD) Real Estate Tax Relief Program.

The OAPD Real Estate Tax Relief Program helps qualifying older adults and residents with disabilities reduce or freeze their real estate tax burden. Eligible applicants may receive up to 100 percent tax relief depending on income qualifications and program eligibility. 

City staff are available to help residents complete application forms, answer questions about required documentation, and explain available relief options. Assistance is available at designated outreach locations throughout Richmond as well as Monday - Friday at the Department of Finance located at 900 E. Broad Street, Room 103 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

“Many residents qualify for this important program but may need help understanding the application process,” said Ken Martinez, Director of Revenue. “We encourage eligible homeowners and their families to take advantage of the City’s in-person assistance services.”

Applicants are encouraged to bring supporting documentation, including income statements, tax documents, bank statements, and proof of disability if applicable.

Assistance Locations

The City strongly encourages applicants to submit completed applications and supporting documentation by September 30 to ensure approved relief is reflected on the following year’s real estate tax bill. The final filing deadline is December 31. 

Residents seeking additional information about eligibility requirements, forms, or assistance options can visit the official OAPD program webpage at https://rva.gov/finance/oapd-relief.

For questions or to request assistance, residents may contact RVA311 at (804) 646-7000 or submit a request online through www.rva311.com. 

“The approved budget reflects not just shared investments, but a new way of working together — with earlier collaboration, clearer public engagement, and a real commitment to partnership between City Council, our administration, and the people of Richmond. Together, we made historic investments in affordable housing, funded Richmond Public Schools at record levels, supported our workforce, and focused our resources on building a thriving Richmond. I'm truly grateful to all who leaned in throughout this process. Now the real work begins: delivering on these investments thoughtfully, effectively, and with accountability to the people we serve.”

— Mayor Danny Avula 

Highlights of the adopted FY27 budget: 

Thriving City Hall  

• Fully funding the City of Richmond’s contractual commitments to unionized City workers, with the largest of those investments being in public safety
• Sworn police and fire personnel will receive an average compensation increase of approximately 6.73%, which includes negotiated pay adjustments and step increases effective July 2026
• Union-represented employees across other collective bargaining units will receive a 3.25% salary increase, consistent with their agreements, effective July 2026
• Fully funding a 3.25% increase for all employees across the organization starting on July 1; this was made possible by a joint Administration-Council reprioritization of previous allocation to GAP grants
• Increased contracted security workers’ pay rate to $20/hour minimum and moved contracted janitorial workers to $18/hour minimum without disrupting their staffing model 

Thriving Neighborhoods  

• More than $40 million for affordable housing, anti-displacement strategies, and neighborhood safety improvements  
• $11.7 million for the redesigned Affordable Housing Trust Fund  
• $1.8 million in Affordable Housing Performance Grants  
• $1,100,000 investment in Family Crisis Funds for residents experiencing acute crises, including but not limited to housing instability, utility disconnection, food insecurity, and other urgent needs 
• $1 million for eviction diversion programs to help tenants stay in their homes, and  
• $7.4 million in tax relief for older adults and residents with disabilities  
• Council amendment ($300,000) to more fully utilize Southside Community Center and better engage youth and older adults  

Thriving Families  

• $257 million proposed for Richmond Public Schools, an $8.2 million increase over FY26 and the largest allocation for RPS ever 
• $9.3 million investment school infrastructure improvements and facility upgrades 
• $500,000 to facilitate students’ and families’ access to critical services, benefits, and programs by supporting Communities in Schools site coordinators in RPS schools
• $500,000 to reduce costs of childcare and support childcare providers through tuition assistance funded by the Early Child Care & Education Trust Fund
• $1 million for after-school programming at all seven RPS zone middle schools through the Middle School Alliance
• $850,000 to Positive Youth Development to provide access to community-based out-of-school time opportunities for youth 11-19 and help prevent youth violence; and
• $625,000 to fund the Children and Families grantmaking process for local nonprofits that support the education, health, and development of children and families
• $483,000 in order to provide transportation and security for RPS students to participate in After School programs; Council amended 

Thriving Economies  

• $4.9 million for Economic Performance Grants to support major economic development projects that create jobs, activate underused spaces, and drive long-term economic growth
• $250,000 for commercial façade improvements to help small businesses invest in storefront upgrades that strengthen neighborhood commercial corridors and attract customers; and
• $125,000 in funding to support a Business Improvement District (BID) in Carytown, strengthening business vitality through cleaner sidewalks, safer streets, and coordinated support for local businesses. 

The FY27 budget takes effect July 1, 2026. 

• For more information about the FY27 budget process, visit FY27 Budget Season 
• Budget in Brief: (A Brief) Roadmap to a Thriving Richmond