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About Alleghany County

A rural Virginia county
rooted in community partnership

Alleghany County partners with towns, schools, and regional agencies to maintain safe roads, fair tax administration, emergency services, and programs that support families, seniors, and local employers.

  • Public health & social services
  • Permits & zoning information
  • Schools & education partners
  • Economic development & tourism
  • Business licenses & taxes
  • Elections & voter registration
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Government & Elections

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Finance & Legal

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Comprehensive Planning

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Business & Industry

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Sidewalks & Parking

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County Leadership

Meet County Leadership

Headshot of David Malawn, Chief Engineer
David Malawn

Chief Engineer

Headshot of Brawn Jack, Head Officer
Brawn Jack

Head Officer

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Marla Jashon

Developer

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Mike Mink

Engineer

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming public meetings
and community events

County civic building exterior

Board of Supervisors session

  • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • 9212 Winterberry Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
Volunteers working together outdoors

Community cleanup day

  • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
  • 9212 Winterberry Avenue, Covington, VA 24426
Our testimonials

What residents are saying

County offices answered my zoning question the same day and emailed the permit checklist I needed. The process felt clear from start to finish.

Henry M. Becerra

Product Designer

County offices answered my zoning question the same day and emailed the permit checklist I needed. The process felt clear from start to finish.

Jack Son

Marketer

County offices answered my zoning question the same day and emailed the permit checklist I needed. The process felt clear from start to finish.

Jon Henry

Photographs

County offices answered my zoning question the same day and emailed the permit checklist I needed. The process felt clear from start to finish.

Oliver Jake

UI/UX Designer

County offices answered my zoning question the same day and emailed the permit checklist I needed. The process felt clear from start to finish.

Noah James

Professor

County offices answered my zoning question the same day and emailed the permit checklist I needed. The process felt clear from start to finish.

Jack Connor

Product Manager

County offices answered my zoning question the same day and emailed the permit checklist I needed. The process felt clear from start to finish.

Liam John

Teacher

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Downtown & City Center

Street life, towers, and the energy of the core

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Restaurants & Dining

Neighborhood eateries, cafés, and gathering spots

Spacious museum gallery with exhibits along the walls
Museums & Culture

Galleries, collections, and public learning spaces

Classic city neighborhood with brick buildings along the street
Historic Streets

Walkable blocks, architecture, and local character