News & Events

  1. Polling on the city's upcoming budget available through March 20

    March 15, 2023 - Work to develop next year's budget is under way, and residents can offer their views in an online informal survey. City Manager Mary Bunting seeks input before she recommends a budget to ensure it includes residents' priorities. Read on...
  2. New rules allow Airbnbs, VRBOs easier path to be licensed to operate in Hampton

    Dec. 16, 2022 - City Council created a path for people who own houses that they rent through such sites as Airbnb or VRBO to operate legally. Previously, short-term rentals were only allowed as an “accessory use” to a home that is a primarily a residence. Read on...
  3. Hampton named top community in Virginia for resilience efforts

    July 18, 2022 - Hampton has been named the Resilient Virginia Community of the Year by the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association for its "outstanding example for how to undertake resiliency planning," according to the announcement. Read on...