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- 03/09/2026 2:30 PM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessBoards and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentPublic Hearings / Community Input
Public Hearings for Board of Supervisors | March 25, 2026
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will conduct Public Hearings at the 7 p.m. meeting, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia
- 03/09/2026 12:30 PM
Community AwarenessTax Information
Tax Relief for Elderly or Disabled Applications Due April 1
The application for the Tax Relief for Elderly or Disabled (TRE) program must be filed every year by April 1. Individuals are encouraged to learn more about eligibility.
- 03/05/2026 8:30 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessBoards and CommissionsCounty ProjectsPublic Hearings / Community Input
Notice of Intent and Public Hearing for Board of Supervisors | April 8, 2026
The Board of Supervisors gives notice of its intent to remove and relocate four veteran memorial plaques, which are currently affixed to the Augusta County Courthouse in downtown Staunton, and will hold a public hearing on April 8 to hear comments before considering the relocation of the plaques.
- 03/04/2026 9:00 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessBoards and CommissionsPublic Hearings / Community Input
Arts Grant Applications Due March 16
Arts organizations with 501(c)(3) status that serve Augusta County residents and that are located in the county are invited to apply for a matched grant from the Virginia Commission of the Arts and Augusta County. The application deadline is March 16, 2026.
- 02/27/2026 3:06 PM
Boards and Commissions
Board of Supervisors Resolution Opposing Congressional Redistricting of Augusta County
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution on February 25, 2026, to oppose the congressional redistricting of Augusta County.
- 02/18/2026 10:00 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessBoards and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentPublic Hearings / Community Input
Public Hearings for Board of Zoning Appeals | March 5, 2026
The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct Public Hearings at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 02/17/2026 10:00 AM
Press ReleasesBoards and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentPublic Hearings / Community Input
Public Hearings for Board of Supervisors | February 25, 2026
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will conduct Public Hearings at the 7 p.m. meeting, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia
- 02/13/2026 3:00 PM
Community AwarenessPublic SafetyWater, Wastewater, Trash, Recycling
4pm Burning Law in Effect February 15
In effect from February 15 through April 30, the 4pm Burning Law bans open air burning prior to 4pm and includes common activities such as bonfires, firepits, and leaf burning.
- 01/26/2026 7:00 PM
Augusta County Government Center Inclement Weather Delayed Opening, January 27, 2026
Due to inclement weather, the Augusta County Government Center will open at noon on Tuesday, January 27.
- 01/25/2026 4:00 PM
Augusta County Government Center Inclement Weather Closure, January 26, 2026
Due to inclement weather, the Augusta County Government Center will be closed Monday, January 26.
- 01/22/2026 8:00 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessBoards and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentAgricultural DevelopmentPublic Hearings / Community Input
Public Hearings for Board of Zoning Appeals | February 5, 2026
The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct Public Hearings at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2026, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 01/21/2026 10:00 AM
Augusta County 2026 Well Water Testing Clinic through the Virginia Cooperative Extension
Pre-register by Feb. 23 for the Augusta Well Water Testing Clinic hosted by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Augusta Office. Testing kits are $70 and results are confidential.
- 01/13/2026 8:00 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessFeatured StoriesBoards and Commissions
Augusta County Library Appoints Natalie Hutchinson as New Director
Natalie Hutchinson was appointed the new director for Augusta County Libraries on December 16, 2025..
- 01/02/2026 12:00 PM
Community AwarenessWater, Wastewater, Trash, Recycling
Tree Recycling Available
Recycle your Christmas tree at the Regional Landfill or selected County collection sites.
- 12/31/2025 8:30 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessBoards and CommissionsPublic Hearings / Community Input
Public Hearings for Board of Supervisors | January 28, 2026
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will conduct a Public Hearing at the 7 p.m. meeting, on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia
- 12/29/2025 12:00 PM
Press ReleasesBoards and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentComprehensive PlanPublic Hearings / Community Input
Public Hearings for Planning Commission | January 13, 2026
The Augusta County Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing at 7 pm, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in the Board Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 12/18/2025 3:00 PM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessBoards and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentPublic Hearings / Community Input
Public Hearings for Board of Zoning Appeals | January 8, 2026
The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct Public Hearings at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, January 8, 2026, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 12/15/2025 12:59 PM
Press ReleasesCommunity Awareness
Delay of Audit Notice to the Public
Augusta County has provided formal notice to Virginia’s Auditor of Public Accounts regarding a delay in the submission of its Fiscal Year 2025 Comparative Report Transmittal Forms and audited Annual Financial Reports.
- 12/05/2025 11:00 AM
Tax Due Dates Extended to December 8, 5pm
The due dates for the second half of real estate taxes and personal property taxes have been extended to Monday, Dec 8, 5pm.
- 11/25/2025 10:22 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessPublic Safety
Notification of Nationwide Data Breach Involving CodeRED Alert System
CodeRED, the decommissioned platform the County previously used to facilitate its emergency alert system, has incurred a data breach. If you created a CodeRed account and used similar passwords for other accounts, change those passwords immediately.
