A message from the Commisioner of the Revenue
An end-of-year refresher: Have you…. Moved or need to update a mailing address? Sold, junked, gifted or purchased a vehicle? Parked a travel trailer or boat in a different locality?
Do you want….
To start a business? To become an Airbnb, VRBO or other short-term rental? To find out the meals tax rate and how to register and file? Are you…. Active-duty military and new to Gloucester? A veteran with exemption eligibility questions? Would you like to…. Ask about real estate, land use, tax maps, parcels and other public information? Find out qualifications and procedures for elderly and or disabled tax relief? Then, please feel free to contact our office for guidance, answers to your questions and to verify information to help keep records updated. Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Call 804-693- 3451, email cor@gloucesterva.info or visit our website at www.gloucesterva.gov/commissioner-of-the-revenue.
News from Gloucester Economic Development
The Gloucester County Department of Economic Development is committed to supporting our business community and expanding opportunities for our residents. Our vision is a thriving, resilient Gloucester where businesses choose to invest, entrepreneurs choose to grow, and people have greater opportunities to build their careers and quality of life—while preserving the character and natural assets that make Gloucester distinctive.
new, existing, and expanding businesses, with direct mailing planned to all existing businesses. We will also partner with Tourism to offer monthly lunch-and-learn sessions on topics that help businesses grow. Together, these efforts will connect business owners with practical information, assistance, and learning opportunities. 3. Increasing visibility for new businesses. We will work with Community Engagement to create short video clips introducing new businesses before their official openings. Sharing these videos through social media will increase community awareness and help businesses connect with potential customers as they prepare to open. Our goal is to provide responsive, accessible, and useful service at every stage of a business’s development. By listening, connecting businesses with resources, and strengthening community awareness, we can help build a stronger local economy while preserving what makes Gloucester a special place to live and work.
To advance this vision, we are focusing on three priorities to improve customer service:
1. Listening to our businesses. We will survey businesses following their interactions with our department to better understand their experiences, identify areas for improvement, and ensure our services respond to their needs. 2. Making resources and training more accessible. We have recently developed an Economic Development Resource Guide for
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