Weekly Report
VCU
As of August 13, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in VCU, 2022–2026.
Essentially none of VCU's $190M in assessed-value growth since 2022 is new construction — it's the City reassessing existing property at higher values. How we tell construction from reassessment →
Typical home is the median change across the 302 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places VCU 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 VCU: 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 →
Recent filings
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Development Review - New | 701 W Grace St Richmond VA 23220 | Pending Review |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Site Plan - New | 700 W Grace St Richmond VA 23284 | Submitted Online |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Development Review - New | 15 N Laurel St Richmond VA 23220 | Approved |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in VCU — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in VCU, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 24 | 8.0 yrs |
| Repair Alley | 10 | 5.5 yrs |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 7 | 2.7 yrs |
| Repair Road | 6 | 6.9 yrs |
| Repair Existing Streetlight | 5 | 2.8 yrs |
| Assess Standing Water | 4 | 1.7 yrs |
| Request New Tree Planting | 4 | 2.3 yrs |
| Pothole on Road | 3 | 7.5 yrs |
This week
Top categories opened
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 1 |
| Repair Existing Streetlight | 1 |
| Repair Road | 1 |
| Report Illegal Dumping | 1 |
| Report Public Right of Way Concern | 1 |
Top categories closed
| Repair Existing Streetlight | 1 |
| Report Public Right of Way Concern | 1 |
Last 30 days: 21 opened, 16 closed.