Altavista, VA
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AltavistaVA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $206,384 +0.9% yr/yr · +32% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2009–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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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.
Recent meetings
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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💰 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
City profile
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Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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