Portsmouth City Council approved a nearly $150 million budget for fiscal year 2026. The budget raises the tax rate by 3.49%, impacting homeowners with an estimated $301 annual increase.

Portsmouth City Council is considering a $149.8 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, representing a 3.49% tax increase. The School Board and Police Commission are requesting additional funds ...

My daughter is stuck to fend for herself to get to school," Harris explained. According to the Portsmouth City Council, 54% of parents in Portsmouth have the same problem.

Posted: Mar 10, 2025 / 05:05 PM EDT Updated: Mar 10, 2025 / 05:05 PM EDT PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth City Council held day two of their city retreat in Newport News Saturday.

Portsmouth's $149.9 million budget passes as council votes 5-4 to reject adding money to city's school budget.