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​​The Residents section is a guide to city services, programs and initiatives for those that live, work and play in Virginia Beach. Here, you can find information about hurricane shelters, lost/stolen pets, libraries, adopting a child, real estate assessments, city sports leagues, special events and much more. 
 

​Animals & Pets

​adoptions, lost & stolen pets, pet licenses, nuisance animals, reporting abuse, rabid animals, shelters, wildlife rescue

​Arts & Entertainment

​cultural affairs, museums, performing arts, public art, venues

​Courts & Jury Duty

circuit court clerk's office, circuit court judges, court services, FAQs, ​general district court, inclement weather policy, juvenile and domestic relations court
 

Emergency Preparedness

​disaster supplies, emergency contacts, emergency management, emergency planning, emergency preparedness, emergency shelters, evacuation, flood insurance, VB Community Emergency Response Team (VBCERT)
 

​Environment

​beach vitex, conserving water, green accomplishments, green building, managed land development, managed meadows, recycling & composting, VB clean community commission, VB Green, VB watershed
 

Human Services

​addiction, adoption, adults & family, developmental services, Pendleton Child Services Center, Skill Quest Day Support Program, child services, financial assistance, health & medical, homeless assistance, juvenile detention, programs
 

​Homes & Neighborhoods

​building & construction, fair housing, flood insurance, foreclosure prevention, home buyers, home owners, home repair grants & loans, miss utility, permits & inspections, renters& landlords, zoning
 

​Learning

​before & after school programs; colleges, universities & trade schools; history museums & education programs; homework help; libraries; local history; master gardens; public schools; scholarship programs; 4-H
 

​Public Safety

​crime prevention, crime solvers, crime statistics, emergency management, employment, EMS volunteer, fire code permit, VB Community Emergency Response Team (VB CERT), VB 3-1-1,
VB 9-1-1
 

​Sports & Recreation

​athletic facilities, beach & boat facilities, dog parks & beach rules, fishing, golf, parks & trails, sports leagues, swimming, recreation centers, surfing regulations
 

​Parking & Transportation

​beach parking, green transportation, Hampton Roads Transit, licenses for bikes & other wheeled vehicles, residential parking perment, moving & hauling permit, traffic, vehicle registration codes
 

​Volunteering

​volunteer opportunities with various departments throughout the city

​Voting

absentee ballott, elected foficials, ​election results, history & education, kids & parents corne​r, poll sites & representatives, voter FAQs, where to vote
 
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Direct: (757) 385-3111 | Email: VB311@vbgov.com | VB311 Site

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