Richmond City Council
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November 9, 2026 | Engaging | Posting | Sharing
Richmond
City Council adds $4.8
million to Richmond Public Schools, expands senior/disability income eligibility for
Real Estate Tax Abatements, and establishes cost-of-living
adjustment/supplement policy for Richmond Retirement System
(Richmond,
VA 11.9.2026) - Richmond City Council Formal
Meeting action highlights: November 9, 2026.
Council increases Richmond Public Schools funding
by $4.8 million
Council
increased
funds it provides to Richmond Public Schools by $4,780,737.08, using anticipated revenues from the Greater Richmond
Convention Center Authority.
Council expands Senior/Disability income eligibility
for Real Estate Tax Abatements
Council expanded certain
income and financial worth eligibility thresholds and corresponding tax relief
benefits and changed the deadline for filing an application for tax relief
under the Elderly
Persons and Persons with Disabilities Real Estate Tax Relief Program
from December 31 to June 30 of the taxable year.
Council establishes Richmond
Retirement System cost-of-living adjustment/supplement policy
Council
established an annual
cost-of-living adjustment or supplement
policy for the Richmond Retirement System, subject to Council appropriation.
Council amends Richmond Code of Laws/Ordinances
to modify parking prohibitions
Council amended Richmond Code of Laws/Ordinances
concerning parking prohibitions in specified places, to modify
the prohibited parking zone near intersections
and to allow establishment of longer no-parking distances.
Council acts on legislation for Special Use
Permits to further increase housing availability
Council acted on legislation for Special Use
Permits for properties in the city to further increase
housing availability.
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