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The City of Buena Vista is excited to announce the relaunch of the Façade Improvement Grant Program (FIGP) for 2025! The Façade Improvement Grant Program is a key initiative designed to support local property owners and tenants in improving the exterior appearance of their properties. The program aims to help foster economic growth, preserve the City’s historic architecture, and enhance … Read More

Public Notice: Board of Equalization Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Equalization for the City of Buena Vista will meet on the days hereafter listed for the purpose of hearing complaints of inequalities including errors in acreage. Upon hearing such complaints, either oral, or written, the Board will give consideration AND INCREASE, DECREASE OR AFFIRM such real … Read More

NOTICE CITIZENS OF BUENA VISTA All 2024/2025 Real Estate and 2024 Personal Property Tax Tickets have been mailed and are due by December 5, 2024. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to see that the proper tax bill is received and paid on time. 2025 Dog Tags are due by January 31, 2025 Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to … Read More

Contact:  Patty Williams, Director of MarketingLexington & the Rockbridge Area Tourism106 E. Washington St. Lexington, Virginia 24450 (540) 463-3777 | [email protected] LEXINGTON, Va. (November 11, 2024) – The Rockbridge Area Tourism Event Sponsorship Opportunity is now open for requests. The Rockbridge Regional Tourism Board offers sponsorships for tourism events occurring in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County on a biannual basis. Sponsorship … Read More

2024 leaf collection in Buena Vista will begin on November 4, 2024. Leaves should be placed adjacent to the curb or pavement prior to 7 am on Monday of the scheduled week. The following schedule is tentative and subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Week of: Streets: November 4th 1st – 12th November 11th 13th – … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 18, 2024 Buena Vista, VA (October 2024) – The Buena Vista City Council is embarking on an initiative to develop a strategic plan to set priorities and guide the City’s direction for the next 10 years. In order to ensure this plan reflects the needs and desires of the community, the Mayor and City Council are inviting … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 21, 2024 Buena Vista, VA (September 2024) – The City of Buena Vista is excited to announce significant progress in the redevelopment efforts for one of its most historically significant properties, known as the Bontex or Georgia Bonded Fibers property, or historically as the Columbia Paper Mill. This site, which dates back to circa 1860, has remained … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOCTOBER 6, 2024 Buena Vista, VA (September 2024) – The City of Buena Vista is thrilled to announce the opportunity for the community to help name our new “Town Square”. The project has gone beyond the creation of a community space – it has been the result of countless volunteers, hard work, and a shared community vision that … Read More

News ReleaseAugust 22, 2024 Buena Vista, VA (August 2024) – City of Buena Vista City Manager, Jason Tyree, announces the hiring of Steve Bolster as the City’s new Finance Director. Mr. Bolster will begin his duties on September 11th, 2024.Mr. Bolster comes to the City of Buena Vista from the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC), where he served as … Read More

News ReleaseAugust 19, 2024 Buena Vista, VA (August 2024) – The City of Buena Vista is excited to announce its renewed partnership with the local timber framers’ group for the construction of a new stage cover as part of the Town Square project. This much-anticipated build will take place from October 3rd through October 6th, 2024, and promises to add … Read More