Internet speed test

Information about how to check your internet speed. Need citizens to complete so Portsmouth can get access to a grant

Portsmouth VA Live Camera County Street Garage Demolition

This camera will be streaming the demolition of the County Street garage in Portsmouth VA

Civic Leagues

Access contact information for the civic leagues of Portsmouth.

Code Enforcement

Environmental Inspections / Code enforcement administers and enforces the Virginia Maintenance Code which regulates the maintenance standards of both residential and commercial properties.

Community Events

Find upcoming community and department events to participate in.

Community Involvement

As a citizen, get involved in the Portsmouth community through these mediums including feedback forms.

Community News

Stay up-to-date on current organizational news and announcements.

Contact Portsmouth Departments

Contact Portsmouth Departments and individual employees.

Disparity Study

Here you can find the disparity study documents as well as bid and vendor information.

Flood Information

Learn about flood awareness, floodplain, developing and building in the floodplain, flood insurance, and the Community Rating System Program.

Fraud, Waste & Abuse Hotline

The City of Portsmouth Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline number is 757-393-8678 and is administered by the Office of the City Auditor.

History

Portsmouth was founded as a town in 1752, on 65 acres of land on the shores of the Elizabeth River.

Newcomer

Welcome to Portsmouth, and to the Portsmouth Family. As a new resident, you may have some questions about the City of Portsmouth and the many services available to you.

Official Coast Guard City

The Coast Guard selected Portsmouth due to the city's nearly 200 years of support. The honorary distinction is indicative of the productive, ongoing relationship between the Portsmouth community and local Coast Guard units, including the 5th District, Atlantic Area, Base Portsmouth and Sector Hampton Roads.

Data Profile

Read in introduction to Porsmouth's data gathered over the years.

Portsmouth Events

Visit PortsVaEvents.com to find a list of event by the month, ongoing events, signature events, tools to plan your day, and submit an event of your own.

Portsmouth Pavilion

Community Partners