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    1. City Government
      1. About Newport News
      2. City Code
      3. City Council
      4. City Manager
      5. Circuit Court
      6. Departments & Offices
        1. Contact Center
          1. NNVA 311 Mobile Application FAQ
          2. NNVA 311 Mobile App Terms of Service
          3. 311 FAQs
        2. Budget & Evaluation
          1. Bond Rating
          2. Capital Improvement Plan
          3. City Operating Budget
          4. Community Support Agency Grant Program
          5. Guide to the Budget Process
          6. Open Budget Portal
            1. City Operating Budget
            2. Open Budget Portal
            3. Using the Open Budget Portal
          7. Policy for Tax Reimbursement Grants
          8. Quarterly Financial Reports
        3. Circuit Court
          1. Case Information
          2. Case Imaging System Application (OCRA)
          3. Clerk & Judges
          4. Concealed Handgun Permit Application
          5. Directions & Parking
          6. E-Filing
          7. E-Recording
          8. Frequently Asked Questions
          9. General Information
          10. Local Rules of the Court
            1. Local Rule
            2. Local Rule 89-1
            3. Local Rule 94-1
            4. Local Rule 96-1
            5. Local Rule 96-3
            6. Local Rule 97-1
            7. Local Rule 97-3
            8. Local Rule 97-4 Rescinded
            9. Local Rule 98-1 Rescinded
            10. Local Rule 98-2 Rescinded
            11. Local Rule 98-3
            12. Local Rule 98-5
            13. Local Rule 01-1
            14. Local Rule 06-1
            15. Local Rule 08-1
            16. Local Rule 13-1
            17. Local Rule 16-1
            18. Seventh Circuit Domestic Relations Trial Instructions & Forms
          11. Prohibited Items
          12. Remote Access of Land Records
            1. Remote Access Subscriber Agreement Information
          13. Terms of Court
          14. Traffic / Criminal Appeals
          15. Payment Plan Information
          16. FOIA Rights & Responsibilities
          17. Proposed Amendments to the Virginia Constitution
          18. Court's Holiday Closing Schedule & Weather Updates
          19. Portable Electronic Device Policy
          20. Marriage License
          21. Request to Speak or Attend Event
          22. Clerk of Court Bio
          23. Office Highlights
        4. City Clerk
          1. Boards, Commissions & Committees
          2. City Charter & City Code
          3. City Clerk Biography
          4. City Council Webcasts
          5. Duties & Responsibilities
          6. Guidelines for Electronic Records
          7. Records Retention Schedule
          8. Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council
          9. Virginia Freedom of Information Act
          10. Virginia Conflict of Interest Act
        5. City Council
          1. City Council Members
            1. Phillip D. Jones, Mayor
            2. Curtis D. Bethany, III, Vice Mayor
            3. John R. Eley, III
            4. Marcellus L. Harris III, D. Div.
            5. Cleon M. Long, P.E.
            6. Tina L. Vick
            7. Dr. Patricia P. Woodbury
          2. City Council Meetings
            1. Actions & Resolutions
            2. Citizen Participation
            3. Video Archives
          3. Agendas & Minutes
          4. Request a Speaker
          5. City Manager
        6. City Manager
          1. City Code of Ordinances
          2. City Council
          3. City Operating Budget
          4. Hispanic Advisory Committee
          5. Newport News Now
          6. Newport News TV
          7. Organizational Structure (PDF)
          8. Prescription Discount Card
          9. State Legislative Priorities (PDF)
          10. Strategic Priorities
          11. Freedom of Information Act
          12. Newport News Community Safety Initiative
        7. Codes Compliance
          1. Citizen Self Service
          2. Code Data
          3. Condemned Property Report (PDF)
          4. Contractor Registration & Instructions
          5. Contractor's Connection
          6. Design Criteria
          7. Elevator Inspection Program
          8. Fee Schedule - Section 13-26
          9. GIS Mapping
          10. Guidelines & Forms
          11. Links
          12. Permit Applications
          13. Permit Fee Schedule
          14. Property Maintenance Complaint
          15. Public Educational Material
          16. Residential Rental Inspection Program
          17. Trades Inspection Requests
          18. Weed Enforcement Report (PDF)
        8. Commissioner of the Revenue
          1. Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments
          2. DMV Select Services
          3. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
          4. Military
          5. Outreach
          6. Tax Relief, Deferral, Exemption & Abatement
            1. Car Tax Relief
            2. Handicapped / Disabled Veteran Motor Vehicle Tax
            3. Military Tax Information
            4. Mobile Home Tax Deferral
            5. Personal Property Tax Reimbursement Application
            6. Real Estate Tax Deferral for Elderly & Disabled
            7. Real Estate Tax Exemption For Elderly
            8. Real Estate Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
            9. Residential Rehabilitation Property Tax Abatement
              1. Program Calculator
            10. Mobile Home Tax Exemption
            11. High Mileage Relief
          7. Citizen Tax Support
            1. File Your Taxes for Free
            2. State Income Tax
            3. Real Estate Tax Relief
          8. Personal Property
            1. Personal Property Tax
            2. DMV Select Services
            3. Vehicles Sold or Moved Out of Newport News
          9. Business Related Taxes
            1. Business-Related Taxes
              1. Admissions Tax
              2. Cigarette Stamps
              3. Electric Utility and Consumption Tax
              4. Food & Beverage Tax
              5. Natural Gas Utility and Consumption Tax
              6. Public Rights-of-Way Use Fee
              7. Short-Term Rental Tax
              8. Transient Room Tax
              9. Lodging Flat Tax
            2. Business Personal Property Tax
            3. Machinery & Tools Tax
            4. Public Service Corporation Personal Property Tax
            5. Bank Franchise Tax
          10. Business License Tax
          11. Compliance
            1. Report a Business Violation
          12. Forms
          13. Links & References
          14. Tax Rate Schedules
          15. Commissioner of the Revenue
          16. Public Reports
            1. New Business Listings by Month
            2. Newsletter
          17. History
          18. Commissioners and Cans
        9. Commonwealth's Attorney
          1. Prosecution Teams
          2. Victim Services
            1. Victim & Witness Resources
          3. Community Outreach
          4. Internship Opportunites
          5. Virginia FOIA
          6. Courts
            1. Circuit Court
            2. General District Court
            3. Juvenile Domestic Relations Court
        10. Communications
          1. 311 Contact Center
          2. History of Consolidation
          3. Newcomer's Guide
            1. Getting Acquainted
            2. Getting Around
            3. Getting Settled
              1. Automobile Information
              2. Employment
              3. Voting
            4. Getting Smart
            5. Having Fun
              1. Shopping
              2. Sights To See
              3. Parks & Recreation Centers
          4. Newport News Now
          5. Press Room
          6. NNTV
          7. Freedom of Information Act
        11. Development
          1. Development Director's Biography
          2. Incentives for Businesses
            1. Commercial Rehabilitation Property Tax Abatement
              1. Commercial Property Tax Abatement Calculator
            2. Enterprise Zones
            3. Historically Underutilized Business Zones
            4. Opportunity Zones
            5. Residential Rehabilitation Property Tax Abatement
            6. Tourism Zones
            7. Technology Zones
          3. Low-Interest Business Loans & Grants
            1. e-Commerce Grant Program
            2. Facade Improvement Grant Program
            3. Newport News Capital Fund Loan Program
            4. Newport News Micro Loan Program
            5. Newport News Urban Action Grant Loan Program
            6. Peninsula Revolving Loan Fund Program
            7. Tax Exempt & Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds
            8. PACT Grant Program
            9. Newport News Micro Enterprise Grant Program
          4. Publications
          5. Professional Staff
          6. Site Selection Assistance
          7. Starting a Business in Newport News
          8. Economic Development Authority
          9. Seafood Industrial Park
          10. Real Estate/Property Auctions
            1. Delinquent Tax Property Auctions
            2. City-Owned Property Auctions
        12. Emergency Management
          1. Business Planning
          2. Community Emergency Response Team
          3. Emergency Plans
          4. Evacuation Routes
          5. Family Preparedness
            1. Emergency Shelters
          6. Hurricane Guide
          7. Man-Made Hazards in Newport News
          8. Natural Hazards
          9. Office Information
          10. Flood Information
            1. Flood Zones
            2. Stream Gauges
            3. Storm Surge
            4. Evacuation Zones
            5. Flood Flyer
            6. Stormwater Master Planning Effort
        13. Engineering
          1. Construction Standards Special Provisions
          2. Contractor's Connection
          3. Design Criteria Manual
          4. Divisions
            1. Architectural Services
            2. Civil Design
              1. Construction Standards & Special Provisions
              2. City of Newport News Bridges
            3. Construction and Bridges
            4. Operations Engineer
              1. Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study Smoke Testing
              2. Sewer Policy 10454-03
            5. Stormwater Management
              1. Stormwater Management Fee Credit - Business (PDF)
              2. Stormwater Management Fee Credit - Household
              3. Stormwater Management Service Charge
              4. Pet Waste Station Program
              5. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (PDF)
              6. Stormwater Master Planning Effort
            6. Technical Support
            7. Transportation Division
              1. Scheduled Street Closures & Detours
              2. Residential Parking Permit Program
              3. Street Index (PDF)
              4. Senior Staff Transportation
              5. Mission / Vision Statements
              6. Safe Routes to School
              7. Historical Growth
              8. Streets with Work Hour Restrictions
            8. Environmental Management System
            9. Environmental Services
            10. Sustainability
          5. FAQs
          6. Fees
            1. Drafting Room & Mapping Fees
            2. Sanitary Sewer Connection Fee
            3. Stormwater Management Service Charge
            4. Traffic Signal Information Request Fee
          7. HRPDC Regional Construction Standards
          8. GeoHub Newport News
          9. Mission / Vision Statements
          10. Online Services
            1. Flood Zone Verification Request
            2. Online Complaint Forms
            3. Right of Way Concerns & Questions
            4. Stormwater Service Credit Application for Business
          11. Project Status Report
          12. SAVE Fact Sheets
          13. Standard Specifications (PDF)
          14. Stormwater Master Planning Effort
            1. Storymap
            2. Stormwater Division
            3. Flood Information
          15. Street Closures
          16. TMDL Action Plans
        14. Finance
          1. Accounting
          2. Accounts Payable
            1. FAQs
            2. Functions
            3. EFT Payment Options
              1. Paymode-X
            4. Travel
            5. Vendors
          3. Payroll
          4. Office of Purchasing
          5. Office of Risk Management
          6. Retirement
        15. Fire
          1. About the department
            1. Department History
            2. Fire Station Locations
            3. Organizational Structure
            4. Honor Guard
          2. Accreditation & ISO
          3. Administration
          4. Annual Reports/Strategic Plans
          5. Citizen Fire Academy
          6. Community Risk Reduction Division
            1. Community Risk Reduction Division
            2. Fire Codes & Important Links
            3. Campus Fire Safety
            4. Community Education Programs
              1. Child Restraint Installation & Education Program
              2. Fire & Life Safety Information
              3. Fire Engine & Medic Displays
              4. Juvenile Firesetter Program
              5. Smoke Alarm Program
              6. Fire Station Tours
            5. Educators' Information
            6. Pre-Fire Inspection Checklist (PDF)
            7. Knox Boxes
            8. Mobile Food Truck Inspections
            9. Pit Burning, Bonfires, Agricultural Burning
          7. Emergency Management
          8. Freedom of Information Act
          9. NNFD Dashboard
          10. Operations
            1. Emergency Medical Services
              1. Ambulance Fee Information
              2. Notice of Privacy Practices
            2. Fire Suppression
            3. Special Operations
              1. Bomb Squad
              2. Hazardous Materials Team
              3. Marine Incident Response Team
              4. Technical Rescue Team
          11. Firefighter/Medic Recruitment
            1. Requirements
            2. Testing
            3. Application
              1. NNFD Firefighter Recruit Application
              2. Pre-certified Firefighter-Medic
          12. Smoke Alarm Request
          13. Training
          14. Fire Inspection Request
        16. Human Resources
          1. Apply for a Job
            1. Employment Opportunities
            2. Internship Opportunities
            3. CDL Resources
          2. Benefits
            1. New Hire Information
            2. 2023 FITNESS CENTER EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP RATES
            3. 2023 BENEFIT ELECTIONS 
            4. Benefit Change/Life Event
            5. Benefit Forms
            6. Health Insurance
              1. Optima POS
              2. Optima Equity HDHP & HSA
              3. Pharmacy
            7. Dental Insurance
            8. Vision Insurance
            9. Life Insurance
              1. Voluntary Whole Life Insurance
              2. Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance (NNERF)
              3. VRS Supplemental Life Insurance
            10. Family Medical Leave
            11. Reimbursement Accounts
            12. Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
              1. The Standard- Short/Long Term Disability (NNERF, VRS 1 & 2)
              2. The Standard - Short /Long Term Disability (VRS Hybrid)
            13. MissionSquare
            14. Retirement
              1. NNERF
                1. Benefits Summary
                2. Health Insurance
                3. Dental Insurance
                4. Vision Insurance
                5. Fitness
                6. Portability
                7. Life Insurance
              2. VRS
                1. Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
                2. Life Insurance
                3. VRS Retirement Planning
                4. Retirement Health Savings Plan (RHS)
          3. Classification & Compensation
          4. Employee Recognition
            1. Service Awards
            2. Employee Awards
              1. CARE Award Program
              2. City Manager Award Program
            3. Graduation & Recognition Ceremony
          5. Employee Wellness Programs
            1. Wellness News
              1. At Home Workouts
            2. Get Outside Safely Campaign
            3. Emotional Wellness
            4. Environmental Wellness
            5. Financial Wellness
            6. Intellectual Wellness
            7. Occupational Wellness
            8. Physical Wellness
            9. Social Wellness
            10. Spiritual Wellness
          6. Forms
          7. New Employee Orientation
          8. Training & Development
            1. General Employee Training
            2. Leadership Development Academy
              1. Apply Now
              2. LDA FAQ
            3. New Supervisor's Orientation
            4. Supervisory Tools
            5. Registration & Contact Information
            6. Online Learning
          9. Workers' Compensation
          10. COVID-19
          11. Occupational Safety
          12. Employee Separation Resource Page
        17. Human Services  
          1. Benefit Programs
          2. Adult & Family Services
          3. Prevention & Self-Sufficiency Services 
          4. Services for the Homeless
            1. Community Feeding Programs
            2. United Way of the Virginia Peninsula
            3. Shelters
            4. Community Resources
          5. Volunteer Services Program
        18. Information Technology
        19. Internal Audit
          1. Audit Standards
          2. Audits
            1. Single Audits
          3. Staff Information
        20. Juvenile Services
          1. Programs
            1. Contact Information for Programs
            2. Non-Residential Programs
              1. Community Work Alternative Program
              2. Electronic Monitoring Program
              3. Outreach Program
              4. Youth Empowerment Program
            3. Residential Programs
              1. Post-Dispositional Program
              2. Secure Detention Center
          2. Secure Detention Visitation Schedule
          3. Intake
          4. Employment Opportunities
          5. Administration
          6. PREA
        21. Library
        22. Magistrate's Office
        23. Parks, Recreation & Tourism
          1. Animal Welfare
            1. After Hours Emergency Service
            2. Animal Cruelty Investigations
            3. Animal Sheltering, Strays & Owner Surrenders
            4. Barking Dogs & "Pooper-Scooper" Law Enforcement
            5. Community Education Programs
            6. Dangerous & Vicious Dog Investigations
            7. Dead Animal Removal
            8. Disaster Preparedness
            9. Free-roaming Cat Assistance
            10. Leash Law Enforcement
            11. Lost & Found Animals
            12. Pet Licensing
            13. Dog Tethering
          2. Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter
            1. Animal Adoption
            2. Lost & Found Animals
            3. Resources and Rehoming
            4. Volunteer & Foster
            5. Donate
            6. News & Events
            7. Employment
            8. Contact PRAS
          3. Boating & Fishing
          4. Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
          5. Festivals & Special Events
          6. Museums & Historic Sites
            1. Historic Sites
            2. Museums
          7. Parks, Squares & Plazas
          8. Picnic Shelter Reservations
          9. Programs & Classes
          10. Recreational Class Registration
          11. Sports Programs & Facilities
          12. Tourist Information
          13. Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run
        24. Planning
          1. Annual Reports
          2. Area and Neighborhood Plans
            1. Statistical Profile Reports
            2. Deep Creek/Menchville Master Plan
            3. Denbigh-Warwick Area Plan
            4. Greater Hilton Area Plan
            5. Hampton Roads Waterfront Parks Plan
            6. Lee Hall Area Plan
            7. Newport News Bicyle and Pedestrian Plan (Draft)
            8. Regional Business District
            9. Southeast Community Plan
            10. Stoney Run Greenway Corridor Plan
            11. Stoney Run Park Plan
            12. Downtown Vision Plan
            13. Downtown Vision Plan Video
            14. Southeast Community Resource Area Master Plan Report
            15. Southeast Community Resource Area Master Plan Summary
            16. Superblock Charrette
              1. Charrette Presentation
              2. Final Report
          3. Boards and Commissions
          4. Chesapeake Bay Preservation
          5. Comprehensive Plan
          6. Development Services
            1. Construction Record Drawing
            2. Development Plan
            3. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
            4. Sanitary Sewer Connection Fee
            5. Site Plan
            6. Subdivision and Legal Plats
            7. Permit Office
              1. Land Disturbance/VSMP Permit
              2. Outdoor Dining Permit
              3. Over Dimensional Permit
              4. Residential Parking Permit
              5. Right-of-Way Permit
              6. Special Event Permit
              7. Street and Sidewalk Food Vendor Permit
          7. FAQs
          8. Featured Projects
            1. Choice Neighborhoods Initiative
            2. Joint Land Use Study
            3. CNI Naming Process
              1. Naming Framework
          9. Maps and Data
          10. 2022 Redistricting
          11. Zoning Division
        25. Police Department
          1. About Newport News Police Department
          2. Annual Reports
            1. 2018 Year End
              1. 2018 Year End (PDF)
              2. 2018 Year End Presentation (PDF)
            2. 2019 Year End
              1. 2019 Year-End Presentation
              2. 2019 Annual Report
            3. 2020 Year End
              1. 2020 Year-End Presentation
              2. 2020 Annual Report
            4. 2021 Year End
            5. 2022 Year End
          3. Policing Today
            1. A Look Inside NNPD
            2. Protecting Officers' Mental Health
            3. Helping Victims of Domestic Violence
            4. Hiring the Best of the Best
            5. Training: From De-escalation to Diversity
            6. Use of Force & Citizen Involvement
            7. Police Accountability
            8. Bringing Youth to the Conversation
            9. 911: The Calm Voice Amid the Crisis
          4. Divisions
            1. Investigations Bureau
              1. Active Outstanding Warrants
              2. Major Crimes Division
                1. Major Crimes Investigations Section
                  1. Criminal Intelligence Unit
                  2. Forensic Services Unit
                    1. Forensic Technician Information
              3. Special Investigations Division
                1. Narcotics Enforcement Unit
                2. Special Investigations Section
                3. Gang Enforcement Unit
                4. Criminal Intelligence Unit
              4. Community & Youth Outreach Division
            2. Patrol Bureau
              1. North Precinct
              2. Central Precinct
              3. South Precinct
              4. Special Operations Section
                1. Traffic Division
              5. Tactical Operations Unit (TOU)
              6. Canine (K-9) Unit
              7. Crash Reconstruction Unit
              8. Drone Unit
              9. Marine Unit
              10. Honor Guard
              11. Motor Carrier Safety/Weight Enforcement Team
              12. Photo Red Enforcement Detail
                1. PHOTOSafe Information
                  1. City Code Regarding Photo Monitoring Intersections
                  2. PHOTOSafe Intersections
              13. Taxi and Towing Unit
              14. Bus Patrol
            3. Administrative Services Bureau
              1. Communications Division
              2. Training Section
              3. Recruiting Unit
                1. Extra Duty Employment
              4. Planning Division
                1. Crime Analysis Unit
                  1. Daily Offense Reports
                  2. Monthly Crime Reports
                    1. January
                    2. February
                    3. March
                    4. April
                    5. May
                    6. June
                    7. July
                    8. August
                    9. September
                    10. October
                    11. November
                    12. December
                  3. Precinct Maps
                  4. Quarterly Crime Statistics Report
                  5. Yearly Crime Reports
                    1. Central Precinct Crime Statistics
                    2. City-Wide Crime Statistics
                    3. North Precinct Crime Statistics
                    4. South Precinct Crime Statistics
                2. Information Technology Unit
                3. Planning & Accreditation Unit
              5. Logistics Support Section
              6. Records Unit
              7. Support Services
              8. Fiscal Service Unit
            4. Public Information Office
              1. Fallen Officers
              2. News Releases
              3. NN Officer, Boy now Friends after Act of Kindness
            5. Internal Affairs Division
              1. Commendations & Citizen Complaints
              2. Internal Affairs Annual Reports
          5. Community & Youth Outreach Division
            1. Citizen Police Academy (CPA)
            2. Citizen Police Academy for Seniors (CPAS)
            3. Citizen Police Academy for Youth (CPAY)
            4. Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA)
            5. Newport News Police Museum
              1. Volunteer
            6. Neighborhood Watch Coalition
            7. Ride-Along Program
            8. Volunteer with NNPD!
              1. Chaplain's Unit
            9. Crime Prevention Tips
            10. School Resource Officers
            11. Young Adult Police Commissioners (YAPC)
            12. Cadet Corps
          6. Crime Line – Report an Anonymous Tip
            1. Report a Tip
          7. We’re Hiring: Join the NNPD Team
            1. Dispatcher
              1. Benefits
              2. Qualifications
              3. Selection Process
              4. En español
                1. Beneficios
                2. Calificaciones
                3. Proceso de Selecion
            2. Police
              1. Benefits
              2. Qualifications
              3. Selection Process
              4. En español
                1. Beneficios
                2. Calificaciones
                3. Proceso de Selecion
            3. Applicant Background Instructions
            4. Police - Lateral Transfers
              1. Benefits (Police Lateral Transfers)
              2. Qualifications (Police Lateral Transfers)
              3. Selection Process (Police Lateral Transfers)
            5. Why NNPD?
          8. File a Report – NNPDOnline
          9. NNPD Policies
          10. Crime Reports
            1. Daily Offense Reports
            2. Open Data
            3. Active Outstanding Warrants
            4. Crime Statistics
          11. Crime Prevention Tips
            1. Rental Scams
            2. Keeping a Burglar Out
            3. Vehicle Theft
            4. Prevent Storage Unit Burglaries
            5. Online Transactions Safety
            6. When Stopped by a Police Officer
            7. What to Do When Being Stalked
            8. Prevent Cyberbullying
            9. Delivery Driver Safety
            10. Holiday Shopping Tips
            11. Prevent Package Theft
            12. Sexual Assault Prevention
            13. Domestic Violence Prevention
            14. Safety Tips for Businesses
            15. Place of Worship Safety
            16. Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft
            17. Prevent Business Burglaries
          12. Quality/Awards
          13. Commendations & Citizen Complaints
          14. Permits & Services
            1. Dance Hall Permits
              1. Requirements After Issuance
            2. Garage & Rummage Sale Permit Applications
            3. Extra-Duty-Employment
            4. Permit Application - Taxicab Driver
            5. Ride Along
            6. PHOTOSafe Information Link
          15. Resources
            1. Project Guardian (Services for People with Autism)
            2. Suicide Prevention
            3. Domestic Violence Awareness
            4. Homicide Support Group
            5. Child Abuse Prevention
            6. RapidSOS Voluntary Citizen Database
          16. Photo Red Enforcement
          17. Bus Patrol
        26. Public Works
          1. Divisions
            1. Administration
            2. Solid Waste
              1. Bulk Waste Program
              2. Business Recycling
                1. 6 Steps to Successful Recycling
                2. Business Waste Prevention
                  1. Consumer Choices
                  2. Food & Personal Services
                  3. Landscaping / Organics
                  4. Overstocked / Surplus Items
                  5. Packaging
                  6. Purchasing
                  7. Writing / Printing Paper
                3. How to Conduct a Waste Audit
                4. Newport News Waste Elimination Business Program
                5. Recycling Is Good for Business
                6. Recycling Vendors & List of Recyclables
                7. Recycling vs. Garbage
                8. Setting Up a Recycling Program at Work
              3. Solid Waste Collection Schedule & Calendar
              4. Garbage Program
              5. Household Hazardous Waste
              6. Medical Waste
              7. Prescription Medication Disposal
              8. Residential Recycling Program Information
                1. Collection & Drop-off Sites
                2. Household Hazardous Waste
                  1. Disposal Options
                  2. Unwanted TVs & Computer Monitors
                  3. Stormwater Fee Credit for HHW Participants
                  4. HHW and Electronics Disposal Alternatives
                3. Residential Solid Waste Fee
                4. Recovery Operations Center
                  1. Product Price List
                5. Solid Waste Code Enforcement
                6. City Departments Recycling
                  1. City Building Recycling (Except City Center)
                  2. City Center Recycling
                  3. Office Recycling Container Information
                  4. Ink and Toner Cartridge Recycling
              9. Residential Solid Waste Fee
              10. Resources & Links
                1. Adopt-A-Spot Program
                2. Backyard Collection for the Physically Disabled
                3. Classroom Presentations
                4. Debris Cleanup After Storms
                5. Electronics Recycling
                6. Litter Hotline
              11. Solid Waste Code Enforcement
              12. Recovery Operations Center
            3. Stormwater
              1. Funding Source
              2. Mosquito Control Tips
              3. Stormwater Administration
              4. Stormwater Initiatives
              5. Stormwater Master Planning Effort
              6. Stormwater Operations & Maintenance
              7. Vector Control Operations & Maintenance
            4. Street Maintenance
              1. Crack Sealing
              2. Curb & Gutter Repair
              3. Driveway Policy
              4. Potholes
              5. Reconstruction & Asphalt Resurfacing
              6. Seasonal Leaf Collection
              7. Seasonal Snow Removal
                1. Snow Removal Plan
              8. Shoulder Repair
              9. Sidewalk Repair
              10. Street Sweeping
            5. Wastewater
              1. Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG)
              2. FOG and Food Waste - Residential
              3. Funding Source
              4. Sanitary Sewer Operations & Maintenance
              5. Sanitary Sewer Overflow Report
              6. Sewer System Do's & Don'ts
              7. Smoke Testing
              8. Wastewater Administration
              9. Before You Dig (PDF)
          2. Solid Waste Collection Schedule & Calendar
          3. Strategic Management Plan
          4. Links
          5. Citizen Public Works Academy (CPWA)
          6. Public Works Video
        27. Purchasing
          1. About the Office of Purchasing
          2. Procurement Team
          3. City Contracts (PDF)
          4. Links
          5. Small, Woman & Minority Program (SWAM)
          6. Solicitations
          7. Surplus Property
          8. Vendor Registration
          9. Vendor Resources
        28. Real Estate Assessor
          1. Assessment History
          2. Board of Equalization/Review
          3. Change of Address Request Form
          4. Commercial Rehabilitation
          5. FAQs
          6. GIS Maps
          7. Property Assessment Overview
          8. Property Assessment Search
          9. Residential Rehabilitation
          10. Tax Calculator
        29. Risk Management
          1. Statement of Accident, Damage, or Injury
        30. Security Services
          1. ID Badge Request and Modification Form
          2. Parking Garage Vehicle Decal Form
          3. Additional Security Request Form
        31. Sheriff's Office
          1. Daily Arrest Reports
        32. Treasurer
          1. Easy Pay
          2. FAQs
          3. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
          4. Hours & Locations
          5. Make a Payment
            1. Parking Ticket
            2. Personal Property Tax
            3. Real Estate
            4. Stormwater Fee
            5. Vehicle License Fee
            6. Virginia State Income Tax
          6. Real Estate/Property Auctions
        33. Voter Registrar
          1. Absentee Voting
          2. ADA Compliant ExpressVote
          3. Ballot Tracking
          4. Become an Election Official
          5. Candidate Finance Filing
            1. Campaign Finance
            2. Campaign Finance Laws and Policies
            3. COMET User Manuals
          6. Candidate Information
          7. District Maps
          8. Elected Officials
          9. Electoral Board
            1. Agendas
            2. Minutes
            3. Electronic Participation in Meetings
          10. Past Election Results
          11. Precinct Listing
          12. Sample Ballots
          13. Voter Registration
          14. DS200 Voting Machine
          15. Expressvote Voting Machine
        34. Waterworks
          1. Pay Water Bill
            1. Payment Options
              1. Automatic Payments
              2. Budget Billing
              3. Credit or Debit Card
              4. In Person
              5. Online - Bank Account
              6. By Mail
              7. Mobile App
          2. Customer Water Outage Map
          3. Apply for a Job
          4. Services & Information
            1. Residential
              1. Start/Stop Service
              2. Transferring Service
              3. Rates & Fees
              4. Homeowner’s Responsibility
              5. Water Leak Adjustment Policy
              6. Irrigation or Sprinkler Systems
              7. Tenant Authorization Form
              8. Customer Newsletter
            2. Business
              1. Start/Stop Service
              2. Commercial & Industrial Rates and Fees
                1. FY2022 Rate Information
              3. Water Leak Adjustment Form
              4. Backflow and Cross-Connections
              5. New Tap Information
              6. Fire Hydrant Meter Application and Information
              7. System Development Fee
              8. Hydrant Flow Request Form
              9. Developers and Contractors Information
              10. Customer Newsletter
            3. FAQs
          5. Developers & Contractors
            1. Contractors
              1. Approved Contractors (PDF)
              2. Contractors Certification Process (PDF)
              3. Contractor’s Information Guide (PDF)
              4. NEW 2022 Distribution Construction Standards
            2. Developers
              1. Developer Agreement Information
              2. NEW 2022 Distribution Construction Standards
              3. System Development Fee
                1. Payment of System Development Fees
              4. Non-Traffic Vault Drawings
              5. Water Service Disconnection Prior to Demolition
            3. Residential New Tap Service
              1. New Tap Installation/Relocate Existing Service
            4. Hydrants & Hydrant Meters
              1. Fire Hydrant Meter
              2. Fire Hydrant Inspections
              3. Hydrant Flow Form Request
            5. Cross Connection Control & Backflow Prevention
              1. Cross Connection Control & Backflow Prevention
          6. News & Education
            1. Conservation
              1. Lawn & Landscaping
              2. Rain Barrel Workshops
              3. Find & Fix Water Leaks
              4. Indoor/Outdoor Water Saving Tips
              5. Emergency Water Conservation
            2. Emergency Preparedness
            3. Helpful Links
            4. Straight from the Tap Newsletter
            5. Educational Resources
            6. Announcements
              1. Protect Your Pipes From Freezing
              2. Flushing Buildings after Prolonged Shutdown
              3. Beware of Scam Alerts
          7. Phone Numbers, Locations & Directions
          8. Projects
            1. Smart Meter/AMI Overview
            2. Little Creek Dam Project
            3. Harwood's Mill Dam Project
            4. Get the Lead Out
          9. Reservoir & Recreation
            1. Boating & Fishing
              1. Diascund Reservoir
                1. Diascund Reservoir Hydrilla Management Work Plan
              2. Little Creek
              3. Fishing in Newport News
              4. Boating In Newport News
            2. Most Current Reservoir Level
            3. Neighbors of Reservoirs
          10. Your Water
            1. Water Quality
              1. Drinking Water Quality
              2. Water Quality Report
              3. Flushing Buildings after Prolonged Shutdown
            2. Fact Sheets & Information
              1. Chloramines
              2. Hexavalent Chromium
              3. Lead
              4. Harmful Algal Blooms
              5. Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care Products
              6. Fluoride
              7. PFAS
              8. The Clear Value of Your Tap Water
            3. FAQs
          11. Welcome New Customers
      7. Freedom of Information Act
      8. State Legislative Priorities
      9. Strategic Priorities
      10. Smart Cities
        1. Emergency Management
        2. Transportation
        3. Public-Private Partnerships
        4. Utilities
        5. Open Data
        6. Public Safety
      11. State of the City
    2. Civic Engagement
      1. Boards & Commissions
        1. Architectural Review Boards
        2. Board of Appeals
        3. Board of Review of Real Estate Assessments
        4. Board of Trustees Retirement Fund
        5. Board of Zoning Appeals
        6. Commemoration Advisory Committee
          1. Bylaws
          2. Application
        7. Committee on Investments - Retirement Fund
        8. Comprehensive Plan Citizen Advisory Committee
          1. 2013 Community Survey Results
          2. How to Participate
          3. Studies, Reports & Surveys
          4. Draft Comprehensive Plan
        9. Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center Board
        10. Eastern Virginia Medical School Board of Visitors
        11. Electoral Board
        12. Hampton-NN Community Services Board
        13. Hampton-NN Community Criminal Justice Board
        14. Hilton Village Architectural Review Board
        15. Hispanic Advisory Committee
          1. Committee Charter
          2. Membership Information
          3. Strategic Plan
        16. Human Services Advisory Board
        17. EDA/IDA
        18. Insight Enterprises Board of Directors
        19. Law Library Advisory Committee
        20. Newport News Arts Commission
          1. Grants
            1. Funding Guidelines
            2. Links for Arts
          2. Current Members
        21. Newport News Community Policy & Management Team
        22. Newport News Human Rights Commission
        23. Newport News Occasions, Inc.
        24. Newport News Planning Commission
          1. Planning Commission Annual Report
          2. Meeting Schedule & Submission Deadlines
          3. Agenda & Minutes
          4. Meeting Webcasts
        25. Newport News Public Library Board of Trustees
        26. Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority
        27. Newport News Wetlands Board
        28. Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center BOD
        29. North End/Huntington Heights Architectural Review
        30. Peninsula Agency on Aging
        31. Peninsula Airport Commission
        32. Reservoir Protection Appeals Committee
        33. Southeastern Virginia Health System
        34. Thomas Nelson Community College Board of Directors
        35. Towing Advisory Board
        36. USS Newport News Liaison Committee
      2. City Council Participation
      3. Newport News Now
      4. Newport News TV
      5. Public Meetings
      6. Volunteer Opportunities
      7. Voting
    3. Finances
      1. Bond Rating
      2. City Operating Budget
      3. Open Budget Portal
      4. Capital Improvement Plan
      5. Quarterly Financial Reports
    4. Related Government
      1. Redevelopment & Housing Authority
      2. Virginia Public Access Project
      3. Virginia.gov
      4. USA.gov
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  3. Live

    1. General
      1. Public Library
      2. Brooks Crossing
        1. Innovation Lab
        2. Workforce Development
        3. About Brooks Crossing
        4. Job Listings
        5. Resources
        6. Media
      3. Public Schools
      4. Museums & Historic Sites
        1. Historic Sites
        2. Museums
      5. Newcomer's Guide
      6. Parks, Squares & Plazas
      7. Sports Programs & Facilities
    2. Community Outreach
      1. Adult & Family Services
      2. Child Welfare Services
      3. Employment Services
      4. Financial Services
      5. Homelessness Resources
      6. Related Agencies
        1. NNGreen
          1. NNGreen Home
          2. Achievements
          3. Going Solar
          4. Initiatives
          5. Partners
          6. Sustainability Roadmap
          7. What You Can Do
            1. At Home
            2. At Work
            3. On the Go
            4. At-Home Environmental Activities
    3. Tax Information
      1. Military Tax Information
      2. Property Assessments
      3. Tax Forms
      4. Taxes for Individuals
    4. Garbage & Recycling
      1. Solid Waste Programs
        1. Bulk Waste Program
        2. Garbage Program
        3. Recycling Program
          1. Collection & Drop-off Sites
          2. Household Hazardous Waste
          3. Residential Solid Waste Fee
          4. Recovery Operations Center
          5. Solid Waste Code Enforcement
          6. City Departments Recycling
      2. Fats, Oils, Grease and Food-Waste Safety
      3. Recovery Operations Center
      4. Seasonal Leaf Collection
      5. Trash Collection Calendar
      6. Sustainable Living
      7. Sewer System Do's and Don'ts
    5. Health & Safety
      1. Crime Data
      2. Drinking Water Quality
      3. Evacuation Routes
      4. Family Preparedness
      5. NN ALERT
      6. Police
      7. Smoke Testing
      8. Remember to Stop for School Buses
    6. Education & Programs
      1. Bee City USA
        1. Committee Members
        2. Past Events
        3. New Plantings
        4. Green Foundation
      2. CoVA STEM
      3. Public Schools
      4. Citizen Fire Academy
      5. Citizen Police Academy
      6. Citizen Public Works Academy
      7. Programs & Classes
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  4. Work

    1. Doing Business
      1. Economic Development Authority
      2. Bids & RFPs
      3. Business Incentives
        1. Commercial Rehabilitation Property Tax Abatement
        2. Enterprise Zones
        3. Historically Underutilized Business Zones
        4. Opportunity Zones
        5. Residential Rehabilitation Property Tax Abatement
        6. Tourism Zones
        7. Technology Zones
      4. Loans & Grants
      5. Community Support Agency Grant Program
      6. Start a Business
      7. Contractor Certification
      8. Hydrant Flow Request
    2. Business Resources
      1. Doing Business with Us
      2. Inspection Requests
      3. Surplus Property
      4. Contractor Registration
      5. Vendor Information
        1. Vendor Resources
        2. Vendor's Handbook
        3. Vendor Registration
      6. Waterworks Distribution Standards
      7. Zoning
    3. Taxes, Fees & Charges
      1. Stormwater Management Service Charge
      2. Taxes for Businesses
      3. Tax Forms
      4. Fees for Businesses
        1. Building, Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing Fees
        2. Drafting & Mapping Fees
        3. Waterworks Rates & Fees
    4. Planning
      1. Construction Code
      2. Design Criteria Manual
      3. Framework for the Future
      4. Planning Commission
      5. Project Status Report
      6. Property Assessment Search
      7. Site Selection Assistance
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  5. Experience

    1. Play in Newport News
      1. Parks and Trails
      2. Boating & Fishing
      3. Camping
      4. Programs & Activities
      5. Athletics
      6. Events
      7. Events & Festivals
    2. Learn in Newport News
      1. Public Schools
      2. Museums & Historic Sites
      3. Downing-Gross Cultural Art Center
      4. Public Art
      5. History of Newport News
      6. Brooks Crossing
    3. Enjoy Newport News
      1. Visit Newport News
      2. Order a Visitor Guide
      3. Visitor Center
      4. Newport News Williamsburg Airport
      5. Where to…
        1. Where to Stay
        2. Where to Shop
        3. Where to Eat
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Jobs
        1. City Job
        2. NNPD Recruitment
        3. Firefighter/Medic Recruitment
      2. Permits
        1. Yard Sale Permit
        2. Electrical Permit
        3. Mechanical Permit
        4. Plumbing Permit
        5. Building Permit
        6. Concealed Handgun Permit
      3. Licenses
        1. Business License
        2. Marriage License
      4. Bids and RFPs
      5. Recreational Classes
      6. Residential Solar (PDF)
    2. Pay
      1. Parking Ticket
      2. Water Bill
      3. Stormwater Fee
      4. Vehicle License Fee
      5. Taxes
        1. Personal Property Tax
        2. Business Tax
        3. Real Estate Tax
        4. Virginia State Income Tax
    3. Request
      1. City Service
      2. Smoke Alarm
      3. Library Book Renewal
      4. Public Official Speak at Engagement
      5. FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)
      6. Inspections
        1. Building Inspection
        2. Electrical Inspection
        3. Mechanical Inspection
        4. Plumbing Inspection
        5. Property Inspection
      7. Water Service
    4. Find
      1. Flood Zones
      2. Polling Locations
      3. Employee Benefits
      4. Trash Collection Calendar
      5. Property Assessments
      6. Newport News Now
      7. City Maps (GIS)
      8. Circuit Court Cases
      9. Crime Data
    5. Report
      1. Service Concerns
      2. Property Complaint
    6. Watch
      1. Council Meeting Videos
      2. Newport News TV
    7. Contact
      1. City Council
      2. 311 Contact Center
      3. Waterworks Customer Service
      4. Departments & Offices
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  7. Featured

    1. Property Assessment Search
    2. Agendas & Minutes
    3. Apply for a Job
    4. Newport News Now E-newsletter
    5. Bids & RFPs
    6. Open Budget Portal
    7. Frequently Asked Questions
    8. Project Status Report
    9. GeoHub Newport News
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