Where the Blue Ridge meets home.
Nearly half our county lies within the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest. The other half is where 15,000 neighbors live, work, and welcome the world.
Alleghany Highlands · Virginia's Western Gateway
The four things most people came for.
Treasurer's Payment Portal
Pay county taxes and bills online through the secure portal.
Alleghany County Alerts
Sign up for local emergency notifications and timely alerts.
GIS Mapping Site
Look up parcels, property boundaries, and county map layers.
Public Works
County services, infrastructure, water, sewer, refuse — 540-863-6650.
Find your path in three taps.
Whether you live here, run a business here, or are just visiting for the weekend — start where it makes sense for you.
For Residents
Pay your bills, pull a permit, register to vote, and stay in the loop.
Start here
For Business
Gig fiber, three enterprise zones, and a county that picks up the phone.
Start here
For Visitors
Waterfalls, covered bridges, the National Forest, and the Jackson River.
Start hereServices that just work.
The things you came to do — done in fewer clicks.
Pay taxes & utility bills online
Pay property tax, personal property, and water bills through the Treasurer's secure portal.
Building Permits
Permits, inspections, and code enforcement for new construction and remodels.
GIS Maps
Property boundaries, zoning, floodplains, and parcel lookup.
Emergency Alerts
Get SMS and email alerts for advisories, closures, and weather.
Board Agendas
Meeting schedule, agendas, and minutes from the Board of Supervisors.
Open RFPs & Jobs
Current procurement opportunities and County employment openings.
Falling Spring FallsA place worth discovering.
Half our county is National Forest. The other half holds 200 years of stories — covered bridges, mineral springs, and small downtowns built on the railroad.
- Falling Spring Falls — an 80-foot roadside waterfall
- Humpback Bridge — one of the last curved covered bridges in the U.S.
- Jackson River Scenic Trail — 14 miles of rail-to-trail riding
- George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
The people behind the work.
Six core departments keep the County running. Find the right one — or the right person — fast.
County Administrator
Day-to-day leadership of County operations and Board liaison.
Covington · 540-863-6600
Public Works & Utilities
Roads, water, sewer, refuse, and County infrastructure.
Covington · 540-863-6650
Commissioner of Revenue
Property assessment, business licenses, and tax records.
Covington · 540-863-6640
Treasurer
Tax collection, utility billing, and the online payment portal.
Covington · 540-863-6630
Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement, court services, and civil process.
Low Moor · 540-965-1770
Social Services
Benefits, family services, and community support programs.
Covington · 540-863-6800
What's happening this week.
Fall Festival on Main Street
Music, food trucks, and the farmers market — Covington celebrates the season.
Coming October
Boil Water Advisory · Potts Creek area
Affects Potts Creek Rd, Oneida Trl, Cherokee Trl, and Comanche Trl.
Active now
Jackson River Trail extension opens
Two new miles of paved rail-to-trail are now open along the Jackson.
This month
Gig-fiber-ready. Open for business.
Three enterprise zones, I-64 access, $0 machinery & tools tax, and a county that returns calls within the day.