Departments

Commissioner of the Revenue

The Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue assesses individual and business taxes.

Commonwealth's Attorney

This office prosecutes felony and misdemeanor criminal cases in Powhatan General District Court, Powhatan Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and Powhatan Circuit Court.

Community Development

The Community Development Department is responsible for several core programs centered around zoning and land ordinances.

County Administration

The County Administration Office aims to provide the highest quality of customer service by maintaining open communications with the business community, legislative delegation, surrounding local governments and County residents.

County Attorney

The County Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel and advice in civil matters to the Board of Supervisors and other boards, commissions, agencies and officials of the County as directed by the Board.

Circuit Court

The Clerk of Circuit Court is a constitutional officer elected every eight years. The Clerk serves the citizens of Powhatan County. The current Clerk of Court, Teresa Hash Dobbins, has served since 2014. The Clerk of Court's duties are various and complex. The Code of Virginia lists over 800 responsibilities. The Clerk serves as the recorder of deeds, probate judge, issues marriage licenses and is the official court administrator for all civil and criminal court cases. The Clerk creates and maintains all court files and records, prepares court orders and jury lists, contacts jurors and issues summons and court processes. Circuit Court Clerks in Virginia perform duties that in many states are divided among several offices. Virginia has chosen to combine judicial and administrative functions into a single office thereby saving citizens significant tax dollars.

Economic Development

Powhatan County encourages business and industry to consider the many advantages our prosperous community has to offer.

Finance

The Finance Department is responsible for the payroll functions for all county employees and budgetary issues of the county.

Fire & Rescue

The Fire and Rescue Department is responsible for the delivery of fire services, emergency medical services, and the emergency management/disaster management program.

General and Juvenile Domestic Combined Court

Human Resources

The Department of Human Resources is responsible for the HR functions for all County employees.

Information Technology

The Information Technology Department is responsible for several technical items, including the installation, management and function of the County's data and telecom network.

Powhatan County Public Library

Powhatan County Public Library’s mission is to be a premier library system for all citizens of Powhatan County by anticipating and satisfying the intellectual, educational, artistic, and entertainment needs for growing numbers of our citizens using every resource available, present, or emerging.

Parks & Recreation

The Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Department of Public Works seeks to provide safe and enjoyable recreation and leisure opportunities for a diverse population, increase tourism, initiate beautification projects, and promote environmental awareness.

Public Safety Communications

Public Works

The Public Works Department is responsible for recycling and solid waste disposal, facilities management, and utilities.

Real Estate Assessments

By state law, all real property (the land and the improvements thereon) must be assessed at 100% fair market value.

Sheriff

Through a partnership with the community, the Sheriff's Office promises to provide all citizens with the highest degree of protection for their lives and property.

Social Services

The Department of Social Services helps citizens triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect to create strong futures for themselves, their families and our community.

Treasurer

The Treasurer's Office provide services such as billing and collection of property taxes and selling of dog kennels to the general public.

Voter Registrar

The Office of Elections & Voter Registration offers information on registering to vote, details about upcoming and past elections, Virginia Election Laws, candidacy & campaign finance, and almost everything else VOTING/ELECTIONS related.