Altavista, VA

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AltavistaVA averageUS Census ACS

Population

3,356

Per-capita income

$32,099

Median home value

$135,000

Bachelor's or higher

28%

Typical home value $206,384 +0.9% yr/yr · +32% 5-yr

Home-value trend 2009–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)

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Thu Oct 29, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals to hold public hearing on variance VAR-26-02

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding variance VAR-26-02. The board will also schedule its 2027 organizational meeting.

Public hearing for VAR-26-02

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Town of Altavista, Virginia Meeting Agenda Board of Zoning Appeals Board of Zoning Appeals Monday, November 16, 2026 5:00 PM - 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 BZA Meeting Minutes 3. NEW BUSINESS 3.1 PUBLIC HEARING - VAR-26-02 3.2 Schedule BZA 2027 Organizational Meeting 4. MATTERS FROM STAFF 5. ADJOURNMENT attachment. Altavista-BZA_Meeting-Minutes_11MAY26.pdf attachment. 26_10_AGE_BZA-VAR-26-02_agenda-binder.pdf THE TOWN OF ALTAVISTA IS COMMITTED TO FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STANDARDS. TRANSLATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE OR ACCOMODATION REQUESTS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE TO BE REQUESTED NOT LESS THAN 3 WORKING DAYS BEFORE THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PLEASE CALL (434) 369-5001 FOR ASSISTANCE.

Wed Oct 28, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing for Two Sisters Taproom

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for Two Sisters Taproom. The body will also consider the adoption of its 2027 meeting schedule.

Public Hearing: Special Use Permit SUP-26-02 for Two Sisters Taproom
Adoption of the Planning Commission's 2027 Meeting Schedule

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Town of Altavista, Virginia Meeting Agenda Planning Commission Planning Commission Monday, November 2, 2026 5:00 PM - 510 7th Street Altavista, VA 24517 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - AMERICAN FLAG 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 5. PUBLIC EXPRESSION 6. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 6.1 Public Hearing: Special Use Permit SUP-26-02 for Two Sisters Taproom 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Adoption of the Planning Commission's 2027 Meeting Schedule 9. MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION 10. MATTERS FROM STAFF 11. ADJOURNMENT attachment. Altavista Planning Commission Mtg. Minutes 05OCT26.pdf 1. Special Use Permit Application 2. Site Sketch 3. PC Staff Report SUP-26-02 4. Zoning Map and Future Land Use Map attachment. Altavista Planning Commission 2027 Mtg. Schedule.pdf THE TOWN OF ALTAVISTA IS COMMITTED TO FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STANDARDS. TRANSLATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE OR ACCOMODATION REQUESTS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE TO BE REQUESTED NOT LESS THAN 3 WORKING DAYS BEFORE THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PLEASE CALL (434) 369-5001 FOR ASSISTANCE.

Fri Oct 23, 2026

Altavista Economic Development Authority

Altavista Economic Development Authority to discuss Vista / Leggett Project

The Altavista Economic Development Authority will meet to review financial reports and receive staff updates. The agenda includes a discussion on the Vista / Leggett Project and a scheduled closed session.

Review of September 26 financial report
Staff updates on the Vista / Leggett Project
Closed session under section 2.2-3711(A)(3)

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Town of Altavista, Virginia Meeting Agenda Altavista Economic Development Authority Altavista Economic Development Authority Tuesday, October 27, 2026 8:15 AM - Council's Chambers at Town Hall, 510 7th Street, Altavista, VA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MTG. MINUTES 2.a Approval of Meeting Minutes 3. ACCEPT FINANCIAL REPORT 3.a Altavista EDA Financial Report - September 26 4. UPDATES FROM STAFF 4.a Vista / Leggett Project - Updates 5. CLOSED SESSION 5.a CLOSED SESSION: section 2.2-3711(A)(3) 6. ADJOURNMENT attachment. Altavista EDA Meeting Minutes 29SEPT26 DRAFT.pdf 1. AEDA Account Balances_September 2026.pdf 2. AEDA Account Balances-LGIP_September 2026.pdf attachment.AEDA Closed Session 27OCT26.pdf THE TOWN OF ALTAVISTA IS COMMITTED TO FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STANDARDS. TRANSLATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE OR ACCOMODATION REQUESTS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE TO BE REQUESTED NOT LESS THAN 3 WORKING DAYS BEFORE THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PLEASE CALL (434) 369-5001 FOR ASSISTANCE.

Fri Oct 23, 2026

Town Council

Town Council to discuss wastewater plant improvements and Norfolk Southern sewer agreement

The Town Council will hold a work session to review updates on water and sewer projects and budget planning. The body will also discuss facility rental and banner program policies.

Davenport Water and Sewer Pro Forma Update for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project
Norfolk Southern Sewer Line Agreement regarding outstanding invoices and appropriation of funds
Proposed FY 2028 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) calendar
Town of Altavista Facility Rental Policy
Hometown Heroes Banner Program

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Town of Altavista, Virginia Meeting Agenda Town Council Town Council Work Session Tuesday, October 27, 2026 5:00 PM - Council's Chambers 510 Seventh Street Altavista, VA 24517 1. AGENDA ADOPTION 2. RECOGNITIONS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS 2.1 Central Virginia Planning District Commission 3. CITIZEN'S TIME Citizens wishing to address Council should provide their name and address. Citizen comments are limited to three (3) minutes, with a total of fifteen (15) minutes allotted for this purpose. Please note: Citizen's Time is NOT a question-and-answer session between the public and Council. 4. NEW BUSINESS 4.1 Davenport: Water and Sewer Pro Forma Update - Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project 4.2 Norfolk Southern Sewer Line Agreement-Outstanding Invoices and Appropriation of Funds 4.3 Proposed FY 2028 Budget / CIP Calendar 4.4 2027 Town Council Meeting Schedule 4.5 Town of Altavista Facility Rental Policy 4.6 Hometown Heroes Banner Program 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Streambank Restoration - Project Update 6. STAFF REPORTS 7. MATTERS FROM COUNCIL 8. CLOSED SESSION 9. ADJOURNMENT attachment. FY2028 Proposed Budget Calendar attachment. 2027 Altavista Town Council Meeting Schedule.pdf attachment. Town of Altavista Facility Rental Policy Final Draft.pdf attachment. Town of Altavista Hometown Heroes Banner Program_draft.pdf THE TOWN OF ALTAVISTA IS COMMITTED TO FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STANDARDS. TRANSLATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE OR ACCOMODATION REQU …

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Tue Oct 13, 2026

Town Council

Town Council to discuss Mosley Heights CDBG funds and landfill expansion

The Town Council will consider a budget amendment and resolution regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Mosley Heights. The meeting also includes a proposed resolution of support for the Campbell County Landfill Expansion.

Budget Amendment: Appropriation of Mosley Heights Community Development Block Grant Funds
Resolution Approving Grant-Related Matters for Mosley Heights CDBG 25-01
Resolution of Support for Campbell County Landfill Expansion
Request for Abatement Sponsorship for Old Mosely Heights Elementary School
Status reports for 7th St Parking Lot and Fraizer Road Drainage Project

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Town of Altavista, Virginia Meeting Agenda Town Council Town Council Regular Meeting Thursday, October 15, 2026 6:00 PM - Council's Chambers 510 Seventh Street Altavista, VA 24517 1. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. AGENDA ADOPTION 3. RECOGNITIONS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS 4. CITIZEN'S TIME Citizens wishing to address the Town Council should provide their name and address. Citizen’s comments are limited to three (3) minutes, with a total of fifteen (15) minutes allotted for this purpose. Please note: Citizen’s Time is not a question-and-answer session between the public and Council. 5. PARTNER UPDATES 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.A Monthly Financial Reports - September 2026 6.B Town Council Meeting Minutes 7. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.A Budget Amendment: Appropriation of Mosley Heights Community Development Block Grant Funds 8.B Mosley Heights CDBG 25-01: Resolution Approving Grant-Related Matters 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. September 2026 Check Register 2. September 2026 Revenue Report 3. September 2026 Expenditure Report 4. September 2026 Investment Report 1. Altavista Town Council DRAFT Meeting Minutes 08SEPT26 DRAFT.pdf 2. Altavista Town Council Work Session Minutes 22SEPT26 DRAFT.pdf attachment. Town of Altavista HR 2025 CDBG Project Award Letter..pdf 1. Resolution for Mosley Heights CDBG_Draft_10.13.26.docx 2. Mosley Heights Pgm Design-October 2026 Final Revision.docx 3. Bylaws Housing Oversight Board.docx 4. Lead Based Paint Presumption Summary_Mosley …

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Thu Oct 1, 2026

Planning Commission

Altavista Planning Commission to review upcoming Chapter 86 zoning text amendments

The Altavista Planning Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM at 510 7th Street. The only substantive agenda item is under unfinished business: a review of upcoming Chapter 86 zoning text amendments. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, agenda and minutes approval, public expression, staff matters, adjournment), and no public hearings or new business items are listed.

Unfinished business: review of upcoming Chapter 86 - Zoning Text Amendments
Approval of meeting minutes (4.1)
No public hearings scheduled
No new business items listed
Attachments include the 03AUG26 meeting minutes and a Zoning Action Summary Discussion document

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Town of Altavista, Virginia Meeting Agenda Planning Commission Planning Commission Monday, October 5, 2026 5:00 PM - 510 7th Street Altavista, VA 24517 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - AMERICAN FLAG 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes 5. PUBLIC EXPRESSION 6. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7.1 Review of upcoming Chapter 86 - Zoning Text Amendments 8. NEW BUSINESS 9. MATTERS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION 10. MATTERS FROM STAFF 11. ADJOURNMENT attachment. Altavista Planning Commission - Meeting Minutes 03AUG26.pdf attachment. Zoning Action Summary Discussion PC Meeting OCT05.pdf THE TOWN OF ALTAVISTA IS COMMITTED TO FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STANDARDS. TRANSLATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE OR ACCOMODATION REQUESTS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE TO BE REQUESTED NOT LESS THAN 3 WORKING DAYS BEFORE THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PLEASE CALL (434) 369-5001 FOR ASSISTANCE.

Mon Sep 21, 2026

Town Council

Council to consider landfill expansion support, school abatement, traffic change

The Altavista Town Council work session includes a resolution of support for the Campbell County landfill expansion, a request from Mosely Heights Elementary School for an abatement sponsorship, and a directional traffic change at English Park. The agenda also includes a water treatment plant award recognition, citizen comments, and a closed session under Virginia code section 2.2-3711(A)(1).

Resolution of support for Campbell County landfill expansion
Mosely Heights Elementary School request for abatement sponsorship
English Park directional traffic change
Water treatment plant award recognition
Closed session under section 2.2-3711(A)(1)

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Town of Altavista, Virginia Meeting Agenda Town Council Town Council Work Session Tuesday, September 22, 2026 6:00 PM - Council's Chambers 510 Seventh Street Altavista, VA 24517 1. AGENDA ADOPTION 2. RECOGNITIONS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS 2.1 WATER TREATMENT PLANT - AWARD 3. CITIZEN'S TIME Citizens wishing to address Council should provide their name and address. Citizen comments are limited to three (3) minutes, with a total of fifteen (15) minutes allotted for this purpose. Please note: Citizen's Time is NOT a question-and-answer session between the public and Council. 4. NEW BUSINESS ITEMS 4.1 Mosely Heights Elementary School - Request for Abatement Sponsorship 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 TOWN OF ALTAVISTA, RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT - for Campbell County Landfill Expansion 5.2 ENGLISH PARK - Directional Traffic Change 6. ADDITIONAL UPDATES FROM STAFF 7. MATTERS FROM COUNCIL 8. CLOSED SESSION 8.1 Town Council Closed Session: section. 2.2-3711(A)(1) 9. ADJOURNMENT attachment. TOA Letter of Support - C.C. Landfill Expansion.pdf attachment. TC Closed Session 22SEPT26 - 2.2-3711(A)(1).pdf THE TOWN OF ALTAVISTA IS COMMITTED TO FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STANDARDS. TRANSLATION SERVICES, ASSISTANCE OR ACCOMODATION REQUESTS FROM PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE TO BE REQUESTED NOT LESS THAN 3 WORKING DAYS BEFORE THE DAY OF THE EVENT. PLEASE CALL (434) 369-5001 FOR ASSISTANCE.

Tue Sep 8, 2026

Town Council

Altavista Town Council discusses landfill expansion and park renovations

The Town Council will consider several new business items including requests for decorative banners and an urban archery program. The meeting also includes a request for a resolution of support regarding the expansion of the Campbell County Landfill.

Request Resolution of Support for Expansion of Campbell County Landfill
Renovations to Shreve Park ball fields
Altavista YMCA Baseball Field discussion
Decorative Banners (Mosca) proposal
Virginia Technical Institute Funding Request

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Town of Altavista, Virginia Meeting Agenda Town Council Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 8, 2026 6:00 PM - Council's Chambers 510 Seventh Street Altavista, VA 24517 1. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. AGENDA ADOPTION 3. PROCLAMATION 3.A Proclamation for Constitution Week 4. CITIZEN'S TIME Citizens wishing to address Town Council should provide their name and address. Citizen comments are limited to three minutes each, with a total of fifteen minutes allotted for this purpose. Please note: Citizen’s Time is NOT a question-and-answer session between the public and Council. 5. PARTNER UPDATES 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.A Annual Delinquent Tax Listing 6.B Town Council Meeting Minutes 6.C Monthly Financial Reports - August 2026 7. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.A DECORATIVE BANNERS 8.B Altavista YMCA Baseball Field 8.C Request Resolution of Support for Expansion of Campbell County Landfill 8.D Urban Archery Program Request 1. Altavista Town Council Meeting Minutes 11AUG26.pdf 2. Altavista Town Council WS Minutes 25AUG26.pdf 1. August 2026 Check Register 2. August 2026 Revenue Report.pdf 3. August 2026 Expenditure Report 4. August 2026 Investment Report attachment. New Decorative Banners (Mosca) 2026.pdf 8.E Renovations to Shreve Park ball fields 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9.A Virginia Technical Institute Funding Request 10. STAFF REPORTS 10.AEmployee Changes - August 2026 10.BAltavista Town Council Meeting Calendars 10.CAltavista PD Monthly Reports …

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Fri Aug 21, 2026

Town Council

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Fri Aug 7, 2026

Town Council

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Fri Aug 7, 2026

Altavista Economic Development Authority

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Fri Jul 24, 2026

Town Council

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Fri Jul 10, 2026

Town Council

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💰 Federal awards (top 1 by amount)

Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.

$78,800

COX ENTERPRISES AND SOLUTIONS LLC

Department of Defense · DRY ICE DELIVERY

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Campbell County)

County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.

Business establishments1,216 (17,025 employees · 2023)

Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,200/mo (30 assisted households · 2025)

Adults with low literacy20.8% (low numeracy 31% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

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Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids

0.442

All kids

0.407

Black kids

0.337

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