Town Meetings

The Planning Commission will have a walking work session on November 9, starting at Town Hall (485 Gay Street) at 10:00 a.m. The Planning Commission will take a walking tour of the town.

The Town Council will meet on November 11 at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 485 Gay Street. The agenda includes a public hearing to consider a request of Gather Virginia, LLC to change the zoning district category for the property 189 Main Street, Washington, VA 22747; Tax Map ID Number: 20-A-52 from the current Village Residential (VR) to Village Mixed Use (VMU).

The Town Council is accepting applications to serve on the Board of Zoning appeals. A letter of intent and qualifications can be sent to townofwashington@washingtonva.gov or PO Box 7, Washington, VA 22747. Call the Town office at 540-675-3128 with any questions.

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The Town of Washington Economic Development Authority (EDA) is accepting applications for the following grant programs to encourage businesses that support the tourist trade.

Grant for the Opening of a New Retail Business:

A grant, up to but no greater than $10,000, may be awarded for FY 23-24 to support the opening of a new retail business engaging in the tourist trade within the Town.

Grant for the Opening a New Food Service Establishment:

A business owner who plans to open a new food service establishment or has opened a new establishment within the Town in the last 6 months may apply to receive a grant equal to the Meals and Lodging Taxes collected from the sale of meals for a period of 12 to 24 months from the date the business officially opened or will open. This grant will be paid on a quarterly basis.

Any business owner who would like to apply to either program should provide a proposed business plan to the EDA via the following e-mail address, eda@washingtonva.gov. Should you have any questions you may submit them to the same address or contact the Chair of the Board, Joe Whited at Joe.Whited@washingtonva.gov to discuss the matter.

To secure the grant the business will be required to sign a performance agreement. In addition, a retail business shall provide expense receipts and obtain the approval of the EDA for the work performed. A copy of the performance agreement is available for review at the Town’s offices or can be emailed to you. Please submit a request to the email address above if you wish to receive a soft copy of the agreement

Please note, in any given year the award of grants is subject to the appropriation of an annual budget for the EDA by the Town of Washington or the securing of other funding through the issuance of bonds or loans by the Board of the EDA.

Deadline for applications is September 20, 2023. The next EDA meeting will be held on September 27, 2023 at Town Hall, 485 Gay Street.

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