Goochland at a Glance - February 13, 2026

Weekly Highlights | February 6, 2026

Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, as follows:

6:00 PM - Budget Session

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Upcoming Planning Commission Meeting

The Goochland County Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, February 19, 2026, as follows:

6:00 PM - Public Hearings

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Goochland County Announces New Emergency Alert System

Goochland County is utilizing a new communication system to keep our community safe and informed with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements. Goochland County has started using Goochland Alerts to communicate with residents and businesses during emergencies and other critical events, including a recent watermain break in Lower Tuckahoe. Residents are encouraged to register to receive these alerts: www.goochlandva.us/goochland-alerts.

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Goochland County Reminds Residents of First Half Tax Season Deadlines and Relief Program

By now, Goochland County residents and property owners should have received their assessment notices advising them of any changes in value for the 2026 tax season. Anyone wishing to discuss their assessment must contact the Assessor’s Office no later than 5:00pm on February 17, 2026. Informal Appeals can be made by contacting the office via phone 804-556-5853 or via mail post marked by February 17, 2026. Read more.

Department of Forestry 4:00 PM Burn Law in Effect
Through April 30th

The Virginia Department of Forestry 4 p.m. Burn Law is in effect from February 15th through April 30th.

The 4:00 PM Burning Law specifies:

No burning until AFTER4:00 p.m. February 15 through April 30 of each year, if the fire is in or within 300 feet of woodland, brushland or field containing dry grass or other flammable material.
Fire shall not be left unattended if within 150 feet of woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass.
No new fires set, no fuel added, or fire rekindled after midnight.
Law applies to campfires, warming fires, brush piles, leaves, household trash, stumps, fields of broomstraw and brush or anything capable of spreading fire.
The law provides for a penalty of up to $500, plus payment of court costs and fire suppression costs if the fire escapes.

For questions or more information about the 4:00 p.m. Burning Law contact the local Virginia Department of Forestry office at (540) 967-3702 or Goochland County Fire-Rescue (804) 556-5304.

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Recognize an Employee

The HEART of public service is in how we show up for our community every day. The HEART of Service Award celebrates those employees who embody Goochland County’s Core Values - Honor, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Transparency through their actions, decisions, and commitment to excellence. Nominate someone today.

Register for Alerts

Register to receive notifications and alerts based on your interests and preferences! Alerts can be received via text and/or email. To register for alerts using the website, you will need to set up an account to select how you would like to get notifications and which notifications you would like to receive.

The notification categories and methods can be found here: https://goochlandva.us/list.aspx 

Please note that a separate registration must be made for Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, or Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting agendas & packets. To register for those meeting agendas, public notices, packets, & minutes of those three Boards/Commissions, please visit https://goochlandva.us/634/Notifications-Enrollment.