Norfolk City Council to revisit short-term rental tax rates at later date

A highly-anticipated vote on a proposed tax increase for short-term rentals in Norfolk will have to wait a little while longer. A conversation about taxing people for their stays at Airbnb’s and ...

Norfolk to vote on short-term rental tax rates at dismay of property owners

Tuesday night, Norfolk City Council will vote on adjusting the levy of the city’s tax on short-term rental properties. The current tax plan includes a 3% tax for guests each night of their reservation ...

Norfolk approves loosening rules for add-on housing units, delays vote on Airbnb tax increase

Norfolk City Council approved an ordinance loosening rules on accessory dwelling units, but delayed a vote on raising the ...

Norfolk to consider tax increase on Airbnbs, other rentals

Currently, short-term rentals are taxed the same $3-per-night rate regardless of the number of bedrooms. Under the new system ...
WVEC

Norfolk City Council approves new casino agreement

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk City Council has approved an updated agreement with the Pamunkey Indian Tribe about the purchase and development of the casino on a site near Harbor Park. They voted 7-1 for the ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Norfolk prosecutor revokes city attorney authority on shoplifting charges following council vote

Norfolk City Council members unanimously approved a code change this week that will let the City Attorney’s Office prosecute misdemeanor shoplifting cases, despite objections from some residents. But ...

9 Norfolk public schools to close under draft plan

Nine Norfolk public schools will close under a draft school closure and repurposing plan released by the school division Monday. Amid declining enrollment and pressure from ...
WAVY-TV

Norfolk City Council approves FY 2026 budget

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk’s nearly $2 billion Fiscal Year 2026 Budget was approved by city councilmembers on Tuesday. The approval comes after a public hearing on the proposed budget in early ...
WTKR

Norfolk City Council delays vote on proposed plans for future of Maury High School

NORFOLK, Va. — The future of Maury High School in Norfolk was expected to get one step closer to a decision Tuesday night, with the Norfolk City Council meeting in City Hall to vote on a comprehensive ...
WTKR

Norfolk city council approves measure to enhance Carnival Cruise operations

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk city leaders have approved a measure that will impact Carnival Cruise vacations departing from the city. The council voted in favor of a first amendment to the cruise ship ...

A 'Magic School Bus' in Norfolk introduces students to hybrid learning

NORFOLK, Va. — Hybrid learning opportunities are growing in demand across the U.S. and in Hampton Roads. A former Norfolk Public Schools teacher is turning the wheels, literally, on what an effective ...