Weekly Report
Whitcomb
As of August 13, 2026 · Richmond, VA
Property & development
Home values
How the City has assessed property in Whitcomb, 2022–2026.
Of Whitcomb's $32M in assessed-value growth since 2022, about 11% ($3M) 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 489 homes assessed in both 2022 and 2026 — half rose by more, half by less. Growth rank places Whitcomb 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 Whitcomb: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Site Plan - New | 2129 Ford Ave Richmond VA 23223 | Submitted Online |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Subdivision (Final Plat) - New | 1924 Wood St Richmond VA 23223 | Approved |
Recently adopted
| Adopted | Case | Ordinance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2025 | SUP-164723-2025 | 2025-220 |
Service requests (311)
At a glance
311 service requests in Whitcomb — opened, closed, and the standing backlog.
Biggest open backlogs
Service requests still open in Whitcomb, by type, with the age of the oldest.
| Type | Open | Oldest |
|---|---|---|
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 20 | 7.8 yrs |
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 19 | 7.9 yrs |
| Clean Stormwater Drain | 10 | 3.8 yrs |
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 6 | 1.3 yrs |
| Traffic and Street Signs | 3 | 29 days |
| Repair Stormwater Drain | 3 | 6.1 yrs |
| Repair Alley | 2 | 46 days |
| Pavement Markings | 2 | 1.9 yrs |
This week
Top categories opened
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 2 |
| Assess Existing Tree or Stump | 1 |
| Repair Alley | 1 |
| Repair Sidewalk or Ramp | 1 |
| Report Litter on Public Property | 1 |
Top categories closed
| Maintain Grass or Vegetation in Public Right of Way | 1 |
| Traffic and Street Signs | 1 |
Last 30 days: 18 opened, 9 closed.