Weekly Report
Shockoe Slip
As of August 13, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in Shockoe Slip, 2022–2026.
Of Shockoe Slip's $38M in assessed-value growth since 2022, about 5% ($2M) 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 332 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places Shockoe Slip 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 Shockoe Slip: 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 →
Recently adopted
| Adopted | Case | Ordinance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | CU-166261-2025 | 2025-214 |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in Shockoe Slip — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in Shockoe Slip, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 23 | 7.4 yrs |
| Repair Road | 10 | 7.4 yrs |
| Repair Alley | 9 | 7.0 yrs |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 7 | 1.5 yrs |
| Repair Existing Streetlight | 6 | 2.5 yrs |
| Report Graffiti | 4 | 273 days |
| Request New Tree Planting | 4 | 3.2 yrs |
| Report Neighborhood Roadway Safety Concern | 3 | 193 days |
This week
Top categories opened
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 2 |
| Repair Electronic Traffic Signal | 1 |
| Repair Stormwater Drain | 1 |
| Report Litter on Public Property | 1 |
Top categories closed
| Repair Existing Streetlight | 1 |
Last 30 days: 11 opened, 7 closed.