Town of Blackstone

Electric Rates *Please click below to see the Electric Rates for each different fiscal year* FY23 Electric Rates FY24 Electric Rates FY25 Electric Rates FY26 Electric Rates FY27 Electric Rates

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Contact Us Town of Blackstone 100 W. Elm Street Blackstone, VA 23824 Please see below for who you need to contact on specific inquiries. Question Regarding: * Zoning Permits * New Business License Email Jennifer Daniel Question Regarding: * Accounts Payable Email Jacqueline Mitchell Email Madison Williams Question Regarding : * Utility Billing * Cut Off Notices * High Water Usage Letters Philip Vannoorbeeck, Town Manager Phone: (434) 292-7251 Question Regarding: *DMV inquiries *Taxes (Personal Property, Real Estate, Meals, Lodging, Cigarette) *Business License Renewal Fax: (434) 292-6560 Question Regarding: *Workforce Housing *Harris Memorial Armory Community Center Email Chastiddy Bryant Any other questions direct to the Email Us button Email Us: Regular business hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Water & Sewer Rates *Please click below to see the Water & Sewer Rates for each different fiscal year* FY19 - FY22 Water & Sewer Rates FY23 Water & Sewer Rates FY25 Water & Sewer Rates FY26 Water & Sewer Rates FY24 Water & Sewer Rates FY27 Water & Sewer Rates

Blackstone Police Department News & Events In January 2021 the Blackstone Police Department started collecting monthly data for the Virginia Community Policing Act. These reports are now available online for your convenience. Please click on the link below to view these reports. Community Policing Data

Planning & Zoning The Zoning Administrator for the Town of Blackstone is Philip Vannoorbeeck. The Planning Commission is a 5 member body that is appointed by Town Council, and is tasked with making recommendations to Town Council regarding Re-Zoning requests and Use by Special Exception Requests. Please contact the Zoning Administrator to discuss any of these Zoning issues. The Planning Commission is also tasked with the update of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is required by law to be reviewed every 5 years and updated or rewritten every 10 years. For More Info Zoning Application & Map Re-Zoning Application Zoning Ordinance

Lakeview Cemetery The Lakeview Cemetery Association, Inc. was chartered as a corporation in 1891 and operated Lakeview Cemetery as a private cemetery until February 4, 1930, when it was purchased by the Town of Blackstone because of the efforts of certain women's organizations that wanted it taken over by the town and properly maintained. The Town has purchased additional land and still maintains the grounds. Lakeview Cemetery records are handled at Town Hall. Please call 434-292-7251 during normal business hours for any questions or concerns. The Town Council has adopted a new Cemetery Policy beginning January 25, 2021. Information can be found under the Rules and Regulations tab. Cemetery Burial Fees Standard Plot - Burial Fee $200.00 Search Cemetery Records Rules and Regulations

2024 Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2024 February 26, 2024 March 18, 2024 April 15, 2024 May 20, 2024 June 17, 2024 July 15, 2024 November 18, 2024 December 16, 2024 August 26, 2024 September 16, 2024 October 21, 2024

2025 Council Meeting Minutes January 22, 2025 February 24, 2025 March 17, 2025 April 21, 2025 May 19, 2025 June 16, 2025 July 21, 2025 November 17, 2025 December 15, 2025 August 18, 2025 September 15, 2025 October 20, 2025

FY25 Electric Rates Electric Rates Effective July 1, 2024 Usage Town of Blackstone Residential: Basic customer Charge $9.17/MONTH FIRST 800 0.10778 801 - 2,500 0.11828 2,501 - 50,000 0.11898 OVER 50,001 0.11931 SECURITY LIGHT $10.57 PER MONTH $3.00 UTILITY TAX FOR NOTTOWAY COUNTY PER METER FOR LANDFILL Small General: Basic Charge $17.14 /MONTH First 3,000 KWH 0.11333 All over 3,000 KWH 0.09050 First 20KW (Demand Charge) FREE all over 20 KW $9.88 $3.00 UTILITY TAX FOR NOTTOWAY COUNTY PER METER FOR LANDFILL THE FEE FOR DELIVERING DISCONNECTION NOTICES IS $12.50 Power Clause Adjustment (PCA): All utility customers will have a PCA charge code for the following pass thru expenses: PCp *True Up 0 per kWh FA *Fuel Adjustment 0.01528 per kWh - Effective Date 6/1/25 SEPA *Southeastern Power Admin 0.00164 per kWh Electric Consumption Tax: State Special Local Total Consumption Tax Regulatory Tax Consumption Tax Consumption Tax O - 2500 KWH $0.00102 $0.000195 $0.00038 $0.00160 2,501 – 50,000 KWH $0.00065 $0.000130 $0.00024 $0.00102 OVER 50,001 KWH $0.00050 $0.000091 $0.00018 $0.00077 FY25 Garbage Pickup Rates FY25 Rate Change Schedule

TAX RATES Tax Rates (per $100 value) Effective July 1, 2024 Real Estate $0.17 Personal Property $0.57 Bank Stock $0.80 For more Tax Info

FY23 Water & Sewer Rates Effective July 1, 2022 Usage Town of Blackstone *In Town Water & Se wer Rates* Gallo ns Amount 0-3,000 $25.40 3,001-40,000 $8.47/1000 40,001-8 7,000 $8.31/1000 87,001- 130,000 $8.19/1000 130,001-999,999 $8.03/1000 *Minimum s ewer fee of $25.47 * Sewer Rate will be $8.48 per thousand gallons of water over 3,000 gallons used. *Customers having sewer only will be charged $39.78 per month. * Out Of Town Wate r & Sewer Rates * G allo ns Amount 0- 3,000 $38.10 3,001-40,000 $12.71/1000 40,001- 8 7,000 $12.47/1000 87, 001- 130,000 $12.29/1000 130,001 - 999,999 $12.05/1000 *Minimum sewer fee of $38.21 *Sewer Rate will be $12.72 per thousand gallons of water over 3,000 gallons used. *Customers having sewer only will be charged $59.67 per month. For More Info