FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2025
Accepting Applications for Boards and Commissions Until November 17!
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – The City provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourage members to participate in discussions that affect and shape the future of our City. We believe it is not only the right, but the responsibility of interested and capable citizens to become engaged in local government policy by advising City Council on important community-related issues. Serving on a Board or Commission is an excellent way to make a personal contribution to Charlottesville’s growth and can be a rewarding experience for everyone!
Applications are due by November 17, 2025, unless otherwise noted. Please view the advertisement for the vacant position to verify the application deadline.
The City of Charlottesville has openings on the following boards & commissions:
- Board of Zoning Appeals
- Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund Committee
- Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board
- CDBG & HOME Taskforce
- Historic Resources Committee
- Housing Advisory Committee
- Human Rights Commission
- Local Board of Building Code Appeals
- Minority Business Commission
- Personnel Appeals Board
- Piedmont Family YMCA Board of Directors
- Planning Commission
- Police Civilian Oversight Board
- Sister Cities Commission
- Social Services Advisory Board
- Towing Advisory Board
- Tree Commission
- Vendor Appeals Board
- Youth Council
For more information and to apply online, please visit our Boards and Commissions webpage.
CLICK HERE to download an application. Applications may be mailed to: Clerk of Council Office, P.O. Box 911, Charlottesville, VA 22902. To submit your application in-person, contact the Clerk’s office at 434-970-3113.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM November 17, 2025, unless otherwise noted in the description of the position.
Media Contact
Maxicelia Robinson
Deputy Clerk of Council
City of Charlottesville
434-970-3113
robinsonma@charlottesville.gov