CITIES, TOWNS AND COUNTIES

Local governments generally include two tiers: counties and municipalities, or cities and towns. Municipal governments are generally organized around a population center and in most cases correspond to the geographical designations used by the United States Census Bureau for reporting of housing and population statistics. Municipalities generally take responsibility for parks and recreation services, police and fire departments, housing services, emergency medical services, municipal courts, transportation services (including public transportation), and public works (streets, sewers, snow removal, signage, etc).

Municipal government officials may request that their town or city be included in this list by emailing Virginia.gov's Webmaster. Please include your location's region and county.