Departments A to M

1. Budget & Strategic Planning

   Access budget and grant information and documents.

2. Bureau of Cemeteries

   View information on Norfolk cemeteries.

3. City Attorney

   The City Attorney's Office represents the city, the School Board, the Retirement System, the Community Services Board, the Chrysler Museum, Lake Taylor Hospital, and other boards and commissions in all legal matters.

4. City Auditor

   The Office of the City Auditor seeks to assist City Council and citizens in ensuring that our local government is accountable, transparent, and cost-effective.

5. City Clerk

   The city clerk's office serves as a gateway to local government for city council, citizens, city departments and outside agencies. The clerk is a vital public service position, and likewise, one of the oldest.

6. City Planning

   Explore the efforts of the City Planning Department to grow and improve our community.

7. Commissioner of the Revenue

   Browse through information on business taxes, personal taxes, and DMV services.

8. Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office

   The Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office is responsible for the prosecution of all felony charges and some misdemeanor charges resulting from violations of the Criminal Code of Virginia which occur in the City of Norfolk.

9. Communications

   The Communications Office is a highly creative and talented group of city employees who use words, pictures, videos and other creative story-telling tools to promote city services, programs and events, as well as to inform and engage city employees and residents.

10. Cultural Facilities, Arts & Entertainment

    We provide inspiring live entertainment, diverse community events and vibrant public art to enrich and celebrate life in Norfolk. We promote collaboration, responsible management, economic and cultural vitality.

11. Emergency Preparedness & Response

    Take steps to prepare for an emergency and learn how you can assist after th emergency.

12. Finance

    Learn about the services provided by the Finance Department.

13. Fire-Rescue

    Gain information on the responsibilities and services provided by Norfolk Fire-Rescue.

14. Geographic Information Systems

    Our Geographic Information System team has developed interactive mapping applications as a method for citizens of the City of Norfolk to retrieve useful information by way of the Internet.

15. General Services

    The mission of the Department of General Services (DGS) is to manage intra-governmental services of the City. This includes facility maintenance, fleet management, as well as oversight of the City's parking system.

16. Human Resources

    Obtain information on current employment and volunteer opportunities with the city, employee benefits and compensation, and job specifications.

17. Human Services

    Browse through information on adoption and foster care, adult services, children's services, resources for seniors, and homelessness.

18. Information Technology

    The Department of Information Technology provides the support framework for customer-focused services that leads to a well-managed government and engaged citizens.

19. Intergovernmental Relations

    Find out about intergovernmental relations.