GLOUCESTER
COUNTY
Virginia
FY2027 Budget Process Underway
The County’s FY2027 Budget Process is underway! The County wants to hear from you!
Here are some highlights:
The FY27 budget requests total $96,056,534, while projected revenues total $89,524,756. This leaves an operating budget gap of $6,531,778.
A 2.8% COLA (partially state funded) was proposed along with adjusting County step to 1% (from 0.66) for all County staff.
Health insurance will likely increase over 10%.
The School Division is seeking an additional $2.9 million in local funds above what is currently being provided by the County.
Potential revenue opportunities were presented, including a potential cigarette tax; potential boat tax/fee; potential meals tax increase; potential increases in fees related to building permits; a potential personal property tax rate increase; and a potential real estate tax rate increase. Total potential revenues of implementing these opportunities would total $2,159,124+.
Household Harmful Waste Collection Day Scheduled for April 18
Gloucester County’s Residential Household Harmful Waste Collection Day will be held Saturday, April 18th, 2026, from 9 AM- 3 PM at the Hayes Convenience Center on Guinea Rd.
This special collection is the best way to rid your home of hazardous items in a way that is safe for your family, community, and the environment.
At this collection, Gloucester Residents can dispose of the following:
Automobile hazardous waste: antifreeze, brake and transmission fluids, gasoline, and batteries.
Painting supplies: paints, thinners, epoxy, wood preservatives.
Gardening/Outdoor supplies: pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, etc.
Household Items: small propane canisters and propane tanks for grills, fire extinguishers, toxic household cleaners, drain cleaners, mercury, batteries, electronics, etc.
This collection only happens twice a year (April and October) so mark your calendars! Brought to you by Waste Management and Gloucester’s Clean Community Office.
If you have questions, please contact Clean Community at 804-693-5370 or email cleancommunity@gloucesterva.info.
Secondhand Saturdays are Back!
Continuing through April, join us every Saturday in April for Secondhand Saturdays and explore Gloucester’s unique secondhand shops.
- Discover one-of-a-kind treasures
- Support local businesses
- Embrace reuse and sustainability
Whether you're searching for a hidden gem, decorating on a budget, or just love the thrill of the find—this is your time!
Check out our blog at VisitGloucesterVA.org for participating locations.
Let the treasure hunt begin!
Livestream our Public Access Channel 48
Exciting news! We are pleased to be able to livestream our main Public Access Channel 48 once again from the County’s website.
From Board of Supervisors to Planning Commission meetings to special videos about our government departments, and more, learn about your local government at work!
Gloucester County is home to a vibrant community hosting vast amounts of exciting events and gatherings. Check them out on our Beeline Community Calendar. Have your own event you would like listed? Submit your event details here for review and possible inclusion!
Check out the full calendar of upcoming meetings. Includes Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and other scheduled meetings of local boards and commissions.