From the City’s Press Release of 9/15/26:
The City provides a wide variety of Boards and Commissions that encourage members to participate in discussions that affect and shape the future of our City. We believe it is not only the right, but the responsibility of interested and capable community members to become engaged in local government policy by advising City Council on important local issues. Serving on a Board or Commission is an excellent way to make a personal contribution to Charlottesville’s growth and can be a rewarding experience for everyone!
The following boards and commissions currently have openings. The deadline to apply for most of these openings is by 5pm on November 1, 2026 but check any listing you wish to apply for to verify the application due date.
- Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail Authority Board
- Board of Zoning Appeals
- Charlottesville Affordable Housing Fund (CAHF) Committee
- Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority (CRHA) Board
- Charlottesville-Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
- Charlottesville-Albemarle Joint Airport Commission
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) & HOME Task Force
- Historic Resources Committee
- Housing Advisory Committee
- Human Rights CommissionJefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) Board of Directors
- Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board
- Local Board of Building Code Appeals
- Minority Business Commission
- Personnel Appeals Board
- Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Board
- Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Board
- Tree Commission
- Vendor Appeals Board
- Youth Council
