Departments

Budget Office

Information on the City of Danville's operating budget and capital/special projects plan. An archive of previous budgets is also available.

Ruby B. Archie Library

Emergency Preparedness

Planning ahead and being prepared for all types of situations is important for all citizens. The Emergency Management division of the Danville Fire Department provides information on how residents can prepare and be ready for emergency situations.

Danville Regional Airport

The Danville Regional Airport is one of the leading general aviation airports on the east coast. Our infrastructure includes a primary 5900-foot Precision ILS runway and a new 510 by 425-foot south ramp that can accommodate regional jet series aircraft. These assets are complemented by a safe, secure, business-friendly operating environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Community Development

Find information on housing and development, inspections, planning and zoning, and more!

Finance

Find information on the City of Danville accounting, budget, collections, purchasing, and real estate.

Information Technology

The Information Technology Department provides internal support from four core divisions: Administration, Application Support, GIS, and Technical Services. These core divisions are responsible for providing technical solutions and supporting information technology services for our customers.

Fire

Our Mission (PDF) is to strive to protect life, property, and environment through prevention, mitigation, response, recovery, education and communication in order to promote the entire community's health, safety, and well-being. Browse through information on department training, special operations, job opportunities, fire prevention, and stations.

Human Resources

Learn about the City employment opportunities, benefits, compensation, and hiring process.

Economic Development and Tourism

The primary mission of the Office of Economic Development is to create an environment conducive for job creation, wealth creation, and quality of life improvement in the City of Danville. The Office of Economic Development achieves these goals through new business recruitment, business retention and expansion, and the facilitation of entrepreneurial endeavors, which all come together to enhance the economic well-being of the community.

Parks and Recreation

The City of Danville Parks and Recreation Department’s primary objective is "Engaging Community and Enhancing Lives through People, Places and Services". The department strives to communicate and educate our citizens on the importance and the availability of services; to provide a wide range of programs that engage citizens with a variety of interests; strive to be efficient in our delivery of service; actively engage in community partnerships; and maintain, protect and conserve open spaces.

Public Works

The Public Works Department consists of five divisions: Administration, Buildings and Grounds Maintenance, Engineering, Sanitation, and Street Maintenance. These divisions cover a wide range of services, including street repair, cemeteries, trash/recycling, code enforcement, traffic signals/signs, and landscaping.

Police

View information on the police divisions, Danville's most wanted, officer awards, and recent reports, incidents, and police activity.

Mass Transit

Danville's Mass Transit System offers flexible, convenient and economical service options: operating hours for the transit system are 4 am to 12:30 am, Monday through Saturday, door to door Reserve A Ride service for the general public, half-fare discount is available from 6 am until noon on fixed-route service for seniors, persons with disabilities and Medicare cardholders, and easy-to-use demand-response Handivan service for persons with disabilities.

Social Services

The Department of Social Services provides both financial and social work services to eligible children and adults who are residents of the City of Danville. Our local office is divided into three primary areas of service: administration, services, and benefits.

Danville Utilities

The City of Danville has been in the utility business since 1876. Danville is the only municipality in Virginia to operate all four essential utilities - electricity, natural gas, water, and wastewater - plus telecommunications services. Danville Utilities serves the City and adjoining residential neighborhoods with water and gas service. Electricity is distributed to 42,000 customer locations in a 500-square mile service area that includes Danville, most of Pittsylvania County’s households, and small portions of Henry and Halifax Counties. Water, wastewater, and natural gas services are provided to customers within a 50-square mile area consisting of the city adjacent suburban areas.