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​The mission of the Department of Human Services (DHS) is to provide Virginia Beach citizens the opportunity to achieve the highest level of self-sufficiency, safety, and quality of life possible, through an array of coordinated services delivered in a climate of dignity, respect and accountability.

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COVID-19 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Relief Program Will Accept Applications Through January 2021

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

​Applications for the City's COVID-19 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Relief Program will be accepted through Jan. 31, 2021, to accommodate as many Virginia Beach residents as possible. The relief program, which was established by the City Council earlier this year, pr …

COVID-19 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Relief Program Application Deadline Extended to Nov. 30

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

​The Department of Human Services will continue to accept applications for the COVID-19 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Relief Program through Nov. 30. The relief program, which was established by City Council earlier this year, aims to provide direct assistance to hou …

COVID-19 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Relief Program Application Deadline Extended to Oct. 31

Thursday, October 01, 2020

​Due to steady interest and ongoing community need, the Department of Human Services will continue to accept applications for the COVID-19 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Relief Program through Oct. 31. The program provides direct relief for households where an occupan …

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Please return completed request forms to the HSD​ Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) division.
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Continuous Quality Improvement Division 
256 N. Witchduck Rd. Suite 2F
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Office: 757-385-0642
Fax: 757-473-2104​

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