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1. What is the Comprehensive Plan?
2. Where can I see the current Comprehensive Plan?
3. How does the update process work?

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1. How do find information regarding vacations and area attractions?
2. How do I apply for a grant for arts funding?
3. How do I contact the City after hours?
4. How do I determine if I am a City of Williamsburg Resident?
5. How do I get a marriage license?
6. How do I obtain information about the Williamsburg Community Building at 401 Boundary Street?
7. What are the City's business hours?

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1. When is a building permit required?
2. Who reviews building plans?
3. What else should I know about permit reviews?
4. What is a building permit?
5. How do I get directions to the City buildings and parks?
6. How do I contact the City after hours?
7. What are the City's business hours?
8. How do I determine if I am a City of Williamsburg resident?
9. How do I find information regarding vacations and area attractions?

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1. How do I obtain a business license?

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1. Why do elevators need to be inspected?
2. My elevator is old, am I not grandfathered?
3. Who will be inspecting the elevators?
4. How much is this going to cost?
5. What needs to be inspected?
6. How long are certificates valid?

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1. What is carbon monoxide?
2. What do I do if I suspect I have symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
3. How can I prevent carbon monoxide poisoning?
4. What is a carbon monoxide detector?
5. Where should carbon monoxide detectors be installed?
6. What should I do if the alarm sounds?
7. How much do Carbon Monoxide Detectors cost?

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1. What do Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) do?
2. Do I need to be a Williamsburg resident to work for the Williamsburg Fire Department?
3. What are the minimum and maximum age requirements for a Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?
4. Do you offer part time employment? Can I work summers only?
5. How important is physical fitness?
6. What is the hiring procedure?
7. Is the job stressful?
8. Is the job safe?
9. What is the work schedule?
10. Are there any benefits with the job?
11. Do I attend and graduate from a training academy?
12. How long does Hampton Roads Recruit Fire Academy (HRRFA) training last?
13. Where does the recruit training take place?
14. What certifications will you acquire once you graduate?
15. Will I work both Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) disciplines?
16. I've been a firefighter for years; do I still have to go to the Academy?
17. When do you accept applications?
18. I don't live in Virginia. Do you accept applications from out-of-state?
19. Do I have to complete a physical as part of the hiring process?
20. I have a criminal record, is that okay?
21. What are the requirements to apply for the Fire Fighter / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Position?
22. What will disqualify me from being a fire fighter?
23. How many fire stations do you have?
24. What are the hiring interviews like?
25. How long is the probationary period?
26. How large is your response area?

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1. Why do I need a smoke alarm?
2. How do they work?
3. Where in my home should I install them?
4. What powers a smoke alarm?
5. How much do they cost?
6. Where can I purchase them?

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1. How do I apply for social security benefits and/or Medicare?
2. How do I inquire about emergency assistance?
3. How do I report suspected child abuse or elder abuse?

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1. How can I receive information relating to Parks and Recreation?
2. How do I find adult or youth league sports schedules?
3. How do I find current standings for adult league sports?
4. How do I register for a recreation program or activity?
5. How do I rent a room at the Quarterpath Recreation Center?

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1. What is a building permit?
2. Where can I obtain a building permit?
3. What do I need to obtain a building permit?
4. Is there a permit fee?
5. How long will it take to process an application?
6. How long are the permits valid?
7. What if the permit expires?
8. What should I do when the work is completed?

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1. What if I move out of the City of Williamsburg or don’t have my vehicle anymore?

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1. What types of projects could be funded by the TDF?
2. How is the TDF funded?
3. Is anyone able to apply for funding?
4. How would the TDF money be distributed?
5. Why does the City have to fund the projects?
6. How did City Council decide on a Tourism Development Fund?
7. Will unspent TDF money rollover into the next year?
8. How does the TDF differ from the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)?
9. Where has a TDF been successful in a similar market to ours?
10. How will we determine the success of the TDF?

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1. What is the due date for my Virginia Income Tax Return?
2. Do I need to file a Virginia State Tax Return?
3. How can I file my Virginia State Tax Return?
4. When can I expect my Virginia State Tax Refund?
5. How can I check on my Virginia State Tax Refund?
6. I moved into or out of Virginia during the taxable year. What tax returns do I file?
7. Where do I get Virginia State Income Tax Forms?
8. Will I be penalized if I am due a refund, but my return is filed late?
9. What are the filing requirements for Estimated Income Tax Payments?

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1. Do you need to register to collect sales tax?

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1. How do I vote absentee in Person?
2. How do I apply for a ballot by mail?
3. Am I eligible to vote absentee?
4. When will I get my ballot?
5. Can I check the status of my ballot?
6. How is my vote counted?

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1. Am I qualified?
2. What will I being doing?
3. Will I receive training?
4. What will I be paid?
5. Where will I be working?
6. I would like to help out. How do I apply to be an Election Officer?