Weekly Report
Westover Hills West
As of September 28, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in Westover Hills West, 2022–2026.
Of Westover Hills West's $34M in assessed-value growth since 2022, about 2% ($784K) 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 272 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places Westover Hills West 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 Westover Hills West: 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 (1)
Applications still under review — not yet approved, denied, or withdrawn.
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Special Use - New | 5944 Forest Hill Ave Richmond VA 23225 | Under Review |
Recent filings
| Filed | Type | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | Special Use - New | 5944 Forest Hill Ave Richmond VA 23225 | Under Review |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in Westover Hills West — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in Westover Hills West, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 8 | 3.5 yrs |
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 5 | 5.8 yrs |
| Assess Standing Water | 4 | 5.1 yrs |
| Report Neighborhood Roadway Safety Concern | 3 | 236 days |
| Traffic and Street Signs | 3 | 5.2 yrs |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 2 | 8.0 yrs |
This week
Top categories opened
Nothing opened this week.
Top categories closed
| Repair Curbs and Gutters | 1 |
Last 30 days: 1 opened, 6 closed.