Nominees for Beaverdam District seat asked to contact Board by Jan. 19

With the tragic passing of longtime Beaverdam District Supervisor Aubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley on Dec. 31, the district’s seat on the Board of Supervisors needs to be filled. The Board asks that any individual interested in serving in this position to contac...

“Spirit of Volunteerism” program to resume; nominations now open

Do you know someone who is making a difference in our community?  Hanover County is resuming its tradition of highlighting the contributions and dedication of local volunteers. We need your help to share their story! Hanover’s 2022 Spirit of Volu...

Open enrollment for land use program begins January 3

Hanover County offers a Land Use Taxation Program under which qualified landowners can have their property assessed at “use value”, which may be lower than market value and reduce taxes owed.

The application period for this program begins January 3, 2022 a...

Signup period begins in January for Hanover’s Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled program

Hanover County makes real estate tax relief available for residents who are elderly or permanently disabled and who have a net worth of $200,000 or less, and combined household gross income of $52,500 or less.

The application period for the upcoming year b...

Christmas trees can be recycled at Mechanicsville Convenience Center

Through Jan. 31, Hanover County residents can recycle Christmas trees free of charge at the Mechanicsville Trash and Recycling Convenience Center during normal operating hours (7 a.m.-7 p.m. each day except when the county is closed). All decorations and ...

“Connect Hanover” – Drive for Universal Broadband coverage is a go as Hanover receives VATI grant

On December 13, 2021, Governor Ralph Northam announced the approval of Hanover County’s application for a Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) grant in the amount of $13.97 million. Today’s funding announcement will deliver a total inves...

Board adopts redistricting plan

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has adopted a plan that creates a roughly equal population within each election district as required by law and also creates some new precincts and polling places.

Reapportionment of districts is required every 10 ye...

Central Virginia Transportation Authority announces first round of funding priorities

Less than 16 months after its formation, the Central Virginia Transportation Authority (CVTA) took action to appropriate a first round of regional funds to transportation projects. On Friday, December 3, 2021, the Authority hosted a public hearing to gath...

County announces public engagement plan for Comp Plan update

Hanover County has kicked off the process for updating its 20-year Comprehensive Plan with a Public Engagement Plan. “Envision Hanover” has been selected as the brand for the Plan.

Announced to the Board of Supervisors on November 10, the outreach begins i...

Budesky, Thomas give "State of the County" update

County Administrator John A. Budesky and Director of Economic Development Linwood Thomas updated the Hanover Chamber of Commerce on the “State of the County” on November 3, 2021.

Budesky emphasized the role of community teamwork in many of the County’s acc...