Fredericksburg

Public Works releases August 2026 Big Tree Survey findings, mitigation plan

The City of Fredericksburg released its August 2026 Big Tree Survey and issued a summary of findings to support upcoming sidewalk restoration and tree management work.

Election Office Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Election Administration

The City of Fredericksburg Office of Voter Registration and Elections has received national recognition from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) as part of the 2025 Clearinghouse Awards.

Gifts from the Heart Holiday Assistance Program

We will be accepting applications for Holiday Assistance beginning on Monday, 10/5/2026 at 8:00am through Friday, 10/16/2026 at 4:30pm.

City of Fredericksburg to Conduct Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Inspection

Update September 25: Duke’s is continuing sanitary sewer cleaning and inspections in the following neighborhoods after completing 58,300 linear feet of sewer main to date. They will now begin work on the following streets starting next week.

Architectural Review Board Public Hearing October 12, 2026

The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne Street.

Planning Commission Meeting Notice

The Planning Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 715 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia, to discuss the following:

Department of Social Services Office Closed on September 30, 2026

Public Works releases August 2026 Big Tree Survey findings, mitigation plan

The City of Fredericksburg released its August 2026 Big Tree Survey and issued a summary of findings to support upcoming sidewalk restoration and tree management work.

City’s Visitor Economy Reaches $183 Million in 2025; Region leading 40% growth since 2021

Direct visitor spending in the City’s tourism-related sectors reached more than $183 million in 2025, a 7.3 percent increase from the previous year.

Scam Alert - Planning and Building Fee

It has been brought to the City’s attention that phishers have sent emails to obtain people’s information or payments for application fees regarding planning and building projects. Please remember that all official communication...

Public Notice: PREPLAT2608-0002 Fall Hill Mixed Use Townhomes

PREPLAT2608-0002 Fall Hill Mixed Use Townhomes was submitted for review. Materials are available for review on the Public Notices page. Comments are due on October 5, 2026.

Pedestrian Bridge Improvements Advance on Canal

The Fredericksburg City Council approved $1 million in funding to advance study, engineering and repair/replacement of the Rappahannock Canal bridges several years ago.