Norfolk, VA town hall & government
Norfolk spent $1.8 billion in the year to June 30, 2024, about $7,580 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Norfolk's government.
Who runs Norfolk
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Coming up at Norfolk's town hall
No upcoming meetings are posted yet.
Recent meetings
- Aug 7Fri · 12:00 pmNPCREVIVE! - Law Enforcement Meeting page ↗
- Aug 7Fri · 12:00 pmNPCREVIVE! - Training of Trainers Meeting page ↗
- Aug 7Fri · 12:00 pmNPCREVIVE! - Prevent Overdose Meeting page ↗
- Aug 6ThuNPCNPC-Did-You-Know Meeting page ↗
Official listings from Norfolk's agenda portal ↗, checked daily. Times are local. Agendas can change up to the meeting, so check the portal before you go.
Where Norfolk's money goes
Norfolk runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Virginia cities.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 26%
- From the state 23%
- Fees & charges 16%
- From the federal government 10%
- Sales taxes 10%
- Utility sales 7%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- Other taxes & licenses 3%
- From other local governments 1%
Who works for Norfolk
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Norfolk City Public Schools
Norfolk's K–12 school district. The schools are run by Norfolk, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from Virginia districts overall: 49% local, 41% state, 10% federal
- Local 31%
- State 47%
- Federal 23%
Of the $16,790 per pupil, $9,786 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Norfolk kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Norfolk pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Norfolk's government
Who represents Norfolk
Norfolk is represented in Congress by Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine and Representative Robert C. "Bobby" Scott. Abigail Spanberger is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.