Weekly Report
Jackson Ward
As of August 13, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in Jackson Ward, 2022–2026.
Of Jackson Ward's $114M in assessed-value growth since 2022, about 21% ($24M) is new construction: new buildings and major projects. The rest is the City reassessing existing property at higher values. How we tell construction from reassessment →
Typical home is the median change across the 846 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places Jackson Ward among the 133 Richmond neighborhoods with at least 50 such homes (1 = fastest growth).
Source: City of Richmond Assessor (published 2026-05-26). data file ↗ · search portal ↗
Special use & zoning
Special-use permits in Jackson Ward: open applications still in the pipeline, plus recent filings and adopted permits. Each links to the City's record. See all open SUPs citywide, with what each is for →
Open special-use permits (5)
Applications still under review — not yet approved, denied, or withdrawn.
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Special Use - Amendment | 701 N 1st St Richmond VA 23219 | Under Review |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Special Use - New | 501 W Clay St Richmond VA 23220 | Pending Public Hearings/Approval |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Special Use - New | 214 W Marshall St Richmond VA 23220 | Under Review |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Special Use - New | 217 W Clay St Richmond VA 23220 | Under Review |
| Dec 7, 2020 | Special Use - New | 124 W Clay St Richmond VA 23220 | On Hold |
Recent filings
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Special Use - Amendment | 701 N 1st St Richmond VA 23219 | Under Review |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Development Review - New | 304 N 2nd St Richmond VA 23219 | Void |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Development Review - New | 304 N 2nd St Richmond VA 23219 | Pending Review |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Special Use - New | 501 W Clay St Richmond VA 23220 | Pending Public Hearings/Approval |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Special Use - New | 214 W Marshall St Richmond VA 23220 | Under Review |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Subdivision (Final Plat) - New | 401 W Marshall St Richmond VA 23220 | Pending Review |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in Jackson Ward — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in Jackson Ward, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 64 | 8.1 yrs |
| Repair Alley | 24 | 7.2 yrs |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 21 | 2.2 yrs |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 19 | 2.3 yrs |
| Assess Standing Water | 16 | 2.6 yrs |
| Repair Existing Streetlight | 14 | 5.4 yrs |
| Pavement Markings | 7 | 52 days |
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 6 | 286 days |
This week
Last 30 days: 54 opened, 46 closed.