In Virginia, each city and county has its own local government with independent school systems.  The metropolitan area has some of the strongest public schools in the country.  To go to the areas in which you are most interested, click on the links below:

 

City/County Population Official Website Schools Website City of Richmond 194,173 www.ci.richmond.va.us www.richmond.k12.va.us Charles City County 7,095 www.co.charles-city.va.us www.pen.k12.va.us Chesterfield County 254,234 www.co.chesterfield.va.us www.chesterfield.k12.va.us Goochland County 17,823 www.co.goochland.va.us www.glnd.k12.va.us Hanover County 81,975 www.co.hanover.va.us hcps2.hanover.k12.va.us Henrico County 246,052 www.co.henrico.va.us www.henrico.k12.va.us New Kent County 13,052 www.newkent.net www.pen.k12.va.us Powhatan County 21,950 www.powhatanva.com www.powhatan.k12.va.us Private and Parochial Schools: The Metro area is home to a number of outstanding private schools, both independent and religious. These schools offer a wide variety of educational options.  For more information on accredited private schools in the Richmond are visit: Virginia Council for Private Education.

Taxes

Real Estate Taxes(1) Assessed per $100
Based on a Calendar Year

City/County Telephone Assessed $ Date Due City of Richmond 780-5600 1.33 6/15 Charles City County 829-9200 0.82 6/5 & 12/5 Chesterfield County 748-1321 1.07 6/5 & 12/5 Goochland County 556-5307 0.70 12/5 Hanover County 537-6029 0.86 12/5 Henrico County 672-5580 0.94 6/5 &12/5 Powhatan County 598-5600 0.95 12/5

Personal PropertyTaxes(2)

Richmond $3.70 Chesterfield $3.60 Goochland $4.00 Hanover $3.64 Henrico $3.50 New Kent $3.60 Powhatan $3.75

1.   Real Estate Taxes are subject to change by each city and county.
 
2.   Personal Property taxes cover car and boat values.

Note:  Ashland residents pay town real estate and personal property taxes in addition to Hanover County taxes.  Chesterfield County residents also pay a utility tax of 15% of the first $10.00 or a maximum of $1.50 per bill. 

Utilities

Auto Tags

DMV Website

Bus Service

Greater Richmond Transit Company 
Call 804-358-4782 or visit the GRTC website.

Electric Utilities

Dominion Virginia Power
Call 1-888-667-3000 or
Sign up for service on their website.

Natural & Propane Gas Services

Telephone Services

Trash Collection

Water and Sewer

Newspaper and Magazine

Cable Television Services