Little High Neighborhood Association

Information for and about the Little High Neighborhood in Charlottesville, VA

Select Your Language

Warning from the City about Illegal Short-term Rentals

The City of Charlottesville is “reminding” (a euphemism for warning) residents that Homestay permits are required annually for anyone operating a short-term rental (fewer than 30 days) within residential or residential mixed-use zoning districts (i.e., the bulk of our neighborhood). The City has identified individual properties that do NOT have Homestay permits. City officials made it clear in a presentation last December that they plan to go after violators to enforce compliance. The City has provided the following map to indicate which properties are complying / not complying with current Homestay regulations. The map provided by the City is not easy to read, but it appears that there are several properties in our neighborhood that are not complaint.

All property owners engaged in the short term rental market should make sure they are compliant with City regulations asap.

The City of Charlottesville's map indicating the properties that are noncompliant with short term rental regulations

Here’s a link to a community survey on the impact of short term rentals.

Take the Tree Survey by May 24

Have opinions about the City’s green spaces and how best to manage and protect them? Of course you do, so please take the brief Urban Community Forest Survey to share your thoughts, hopes, and advice for City planners. This is an important opportunity to weigh in on the future of our urban forest. Please complete the survey before 11:59pm on May 24.

** And after you submit your response, PLEASE scold City Planners for using an out of date map showing Charlottesville’s neighborhoods. It’s not a good sign that City Planners haven’t gotten the “news” that Little High is NOT a part of the Martha Jefferson neighborhood. This change went through a long time ago. If you have any uncertainty that Little High is indeed an independent neighborhood, see the City’s own website for confirmation:

A gorgeous Red Maple on Meriwether Street

Applications for the City’s E-Bike Drawing remain open through April 30

The City of Charlottesville’s three-tiered grant program to encourage residents to use e-bikes to get around town has a drawing every quarter of the year. Regardless of income, ALL adult (18 yrs and up) residents are eligible to apply for a $500 grant toward the purchase of an e-bike and/or certain related equipment from designated vendors.

The $1,000 and $1,500 grants are tied to income and/or participation in government assistance programs. You can check your eligibility on the City’s website.

Grant winners at any of the levels are chosen by a lottery drawing held each quarter. You have until April 30 at 11:59pm to enter the drawing for this quarter. The drawing will take place on Wednesday, May 6.

More information about this program can be found here and here and this is the link for entering the drawing.

ECO Fair 2026 is 4/18

Note: this post is adapted from a Charlottesville City Press Release dated 4/3/26

ECO Fair 2026The City of Charlottesville’s Office of Sustainability and the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont are hosting ECO Fair 2026, a celebration of Earth Month on Saturday, April 18 from 9am to 1pm. With over 25 locally based organizations and vendors represented, this year’s Eco Fair aims to create a space for residents of all ages to learn from local environmental and sustainability experts and learn about ways they can get involved in preserving our shared natural resources.

The event will feature an impressive line-up of educational live demonstrations and “Lightning Talks” on a variety of topics related to water resources, waste diversion, tree care, home energy efficiency, and so much more! The event will also feature live performances, family friendly activities, and food vendors. For the full event schedule, click here. [Read more…]

New Dominion Bookshop

New Dominion Bookshop, Charlottesville, Va

New Dominion Bookshop is an independent bookshop located on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall at 404 East Main St. We are an all-new bookstore, and we host events featuring renowned authors and local writers. To place a book order, to receive personalized book recommendations, or to purchase a gift card, please visit our contact page to speak with our staff.

 

Carpe Donut

Carpe DonutCarpe Donut is a locally owned and operated maker of exquisite organic donuts since 2007.  The only ingredients in our donuts are: organic flour, organic eggs, organic apple cider, organic spices, pure organic sugar, and non-aluminated baking powder. We cook all our donuts in 100% pure soybean oil. No hydrogenation, no trans-fats, no shortening. Continue…