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Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Website Sign In Search Living Playing Doing Business Government How Do I? Online Payments Council Jobs Notify Me Top News Buckroe Beach playground needs public input on new design The City is seeking input from residents on plans for the Buckroe Beach playground. A public input session will be held on May 21. Read on... City Council unanimously approves budget with lower tax rate The City Council on Wednesday night unanimously approved a budget for Fiscal Year 2025 that will reduce the real estate tax and give city employees a raise in salary. Read on... City Council will vote on recommended budget Wednesday The City Council’s work and legislative sessions on Wednesday will be focused on the final approval of the city’s budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The new fiscal year begins July 1. Read on... City mailing postcards about proposed zoning for short-term rentals May 2, 2024 - Every property owner in the city will receive a postcard that says their property is being considered for a zoning map change. The proposed change would only affect those who intend to use their property as a short-term rental (like airbnb).... Read on... Rep. Bobby Scott presents Hampton with $1.38 million for flood projects April 24, 2024 — U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott presented Hampton officials with $1,383,069 grant that will be used to help make the city more resilient during flooding. Read on... Budget discussions will dominate City Council meetings on Wednesday April 22, 2024 — The budget will be the main topic at City Council’s Wednesday meetings, from the afternoon work session to several public hearings at the evening meeting. The Spotlight will honor some key volunteers at the Hampton History Museum. Read on... Tickets for Dockside Seafood Feast on sale through museum April 26, 2024 — Tickets go on sale today for the eagerly awaited Hampton History Museum Dockside Seafood Feast — an annual fundraiser on May 18 featuring heavy doses of seafood, music, a silent auction and a raffle. Read on... Proclamation Ride, Words on Wheels will be part of National Bike Month May is National Bike Month, and Bike Walk Hampton will be bringing back two popular promotions — the Proclamation Ride and Words on Wheels. Read on... Proposed regulations for short-term rentals discussed April 22, 2024 – A new proposal for how to decide where short-term rentals (like Airbnb and VRBO) can be located in Hampton was discussed at the Planning Commission on Thursday. The proposal would also streamline the process for approving locations. Read on... Learn what to do to get ready for hurricane season, make a kit April 18, 2024 - Hurricane season is a few months away, but it’s never too soon to plan. Learn preparedness tips and gather free supplies at Community Preparedness Day. Read on... UPDATE: Youth Violence Prevention Week kickoff on Sunday moves to Mary Jackson Center April 9, 2024 —Hampton will mark Youth Violence Prevention Week with events April 21-26 that educate, remember victims, share resources, stimulate discussion, and offer recreation to unify the community as the city looks forward to a hopeful future. Read on... Planning Commission to consider zoning amendments, hear briefing on short-term rentals April 17, 2024 — Hampton’s Planning Commission will consider eight zoning amendments that relate to physical recreational facilities and the Coliseum Central district, as well as hear an update on proposed changes to short-term rental requirements. Read on... Leonard Sledge will return to Hampton as economic development director April 11, 2024 — Following a nationwide search, Leonard Sledge has been named Hampton’s director of economic development. This is a homecoming for Sledge, who served in the role from 2013 to 2018. He will begin in June. Read on... Reduction in real estate tax rate proposed, along with raises April 10, 2024 – City Manager Mary Bunting is proposing a budget that includes a 1 cent decrease in the real estate tax rate for next year. If passed, the rate will have dropped 9 cents per $100 of assessed value from FY22 to FY25. Read on... Nonprofits can get grants for helping people with disabilities March 26, 2024 — Nonprofit organizations that provide services for people with disabilities are eligible for grants. Read on... Mayor will hold town hall meeting on April 18 Mayor Donnie Tuck will talk with residents about issues affecting the city at a town hall on Thursday, April 18, at the Fort Monroe Community Center. Read on... Highlights of proposed operating budget and 5-year capital plan on Council agenda April 8, 2024 - City Manager Mary Bunting will share an overview of her proposed budget for next fiscal year in City Council’s afternoon work session on April 10. There will also be a presentation of the proposed 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. Read on... Hampton looks to photo technology to enforce school zone speed limits March 27, 2024 - Hampton is considering the use of safety cameras to enforce speed limits in school zones, according to a presentation on March 27 to City Council. Read on... Downtown Hampton Carousel has reopened for 2024 March 26, 2024 — Hampton’s historic carousel reopened on March 23. Despite the rain, a steady crowd came out to ride. It has returned to its regular schedule. The official opening celebration will be held April 6. Read on... VDOT working on Wythe Creek Road; some delays expected March 19, 2024 — This week, VDOT contractors will start a major project to improve traffic on Wythe Creek Road. The $78.6 million work is expected to take until fall of 2027, and create some delays. Read on... Mosaic Festival offers fun and celebration of culture, history, art, and the Earth March 19, 2024 — Join us for this year’s Mosaic Festival, celebrating culture, history, art, and earth. It will take place Saturday, April 20, in and around Mill Point Park downtown, with fun for all ages. Read on... Hours for Business License Department reduced March 21, 2024 — Lobby hours for the Business License - Excise Department will be limited to 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday, until further notice due to a staff shortage. Read on... Another study names Hampton a top affordable beach town May 18, 2024 - Thrillist, a media website covering food, drink, travel and entertainment, has named Hampton as one of 11 cities in the United States where you can actually afford to buy a beach house.” Read on... Hampton one of 25 cities to benefit from Bloomberg help on sustainability projects March 12, 2024 - Mayor Donnie Tuck announced today that Hampton has been selected by Bloomberg Philanthropies as one of 25 U.S. cities to join Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities. Read on... Update: Give budget input online about city services and projects Feb. 14, 2023 - Hampton’s unique budget process gives city residents and stakeholders a chance to contribute their ideas to the city budget before it is drafted. City Manager Mary Bunting will offer opportunities both in-person and online. Read on... Council to do deep dive into budget priorities, hear about crime stats Feb. 26, 2024 - City Council will spend much of Wednesday discussing next year’s operating and capital budgets. In the evening, there will be a Spotlight program to honor Special Olympics volunteers and later a report on crime statistics. Read on... Early crime data for 2024 shows positive news, police chief tells City Council Feb 29, 2023 - Hampton City Council on Wednesday heard some positive news on crime numbers, discussed some priorities for next year’s budget, and postponed action on short-term rental approvals until June. Read on... Planning Commission to hear requests for extended hours at 3 businesses Feb. 21, 2024 - The Hampton Planning Commission will consider extended hours for two restaurants and the off-track betting facility at its meeting Thursday. Read on... City of Hampton offers variety of paid summer college...