Residents

Every Dog Has Its Day

And so does every cat, bird and hamster. Check out Animals & Pets to learn more about adoption and other animal services.

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Art: The Signature of Our Civilization

From museums and theaters, to live music and art shows, we have it all.

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It IS easy being green Kermit,

at least in Virginia Beach. The Environmental Sustainability Office helps you restore and conserve our natural resources.

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“We make a living by what we do…

And we make a life by what we give.” ~ Winston Churchill Learn more about being a Virginia Beach volunteer.

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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 corner, poll sites & representatives, voter FAQs, where to vote