New Resident Information

New to Danville?

Welcome to the City of Danville – the Heart of Southern Virginia! Whether for school, employment, or retirement, Danville is a great place to live, and we are happy you are here. To help you get acquainted with your new home, please refer to these lists of links and contact information regarding some common questions.

Public Services

Emergency: 9-1-1

Police Non-Emergency: 434-799-6510
1 Community Way
Danville, VA 24541

Fire Non-Emergency: 434-799-5226
297 Bridge Street
Danville, VA 24541

Utilities

Customer Accounts: 434-799-5155
Danville Utilities - Apply for Service (Water, Electric, Natural Gas)
Charles H. Harris Financial Services Center
311 Memorial Drive - First Floor
Danville, VA 24541
P.O. Box 1565
Danville, VA 24543

Licenses and Registration

Dog Tags: 434-799-5140
Dog Tag Form (PDF)
Charles H. Harris Financial Services Center
311 Memorial Drive
Danville, VA 24541
P.O. Box 1565
Danville, VA 24543

Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles: (866) 368-5463
600 Cleveland Street
Danville, VA 24541-1634
Virginia DMV Site

Voter Registration: 434-799-6560
515 Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
Voter Registration Application (PDF)

Property

Property Taxes | Commissioner of Revenue: 434-799-5145
Charles H. Harris Financial Services Center
311 Memorial Drive
Danville, VA 24541

P.O. Box 480
Danville, VA 24543
Real Estate Assessment: 434-799-5120
Third Floor City Hall
427 Patton Street
Danville, VA 24541

Your Home

Find a Post Office

Recycling Locations: 434-799-5245
Locations

eRecycling Location: 434-799-5245
998 South Boston Road
Danville, VA 24540
Location

Composting/Mulch: 434-799-5245
Center is located on Stinson Drive, near Airport Road
Composting/Mulch page

Building Permits | Inspections: 434-799-5263
Second Floor City Hall
427 Patton Street
Danville, VA 24541

Transportation

Mass Transit | HandiVan | Reserve-a-Ride: 434-799-5110
Schedule

Amtrak – Danville Station: (800) 872-7245
677 Craghead Street
Danville, VA 24541
Link

Danville Regional Airport (general aviation): 434-799-5110
424 Airport Drive
Danville, VA 24540

Employment

City of Danville Human Resources: 434-799-5240
Third Floor City Hall
427 Patton Street
Danville, VA 24541
P.O. Box 3300
Danville, VA 24543

Virginia Employment Commission Workforce Center: 434-549-8220
211 Nor Dan Drive
Suite 1055
Danville, VA 24540

Leisure | Recreation

Danville Public Library - Ruby B Archie Memorial Library: 434-799-5195
511 Patton Street
Danville, VA 24541

Danville Parks and Recreation: 434-799-5200

Social Services and Community Resources

Danville Social Services: 434-799-6543
510 Patton Street
Danville, VA 24541

United Way 2-1-1 Community Resource Database
2-1-1 Virginia

Virginia Department of Veterans Services: 434-836-8447
139 A Deer Run Road
Danville, VA 24540