Departments

Administrator's Office

King William County’s daily operations are managed by the County Administrator, who reports to a 5-member Board of Supervisors.

Animal Control

Animal Control Officers enforce the laws that protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public and maintain a safe environment as related to animals.

Animal Shelter

The Regional Animal Shelter (RAS) is a municipal facility that provides for the care and welfare of displaced animals from King William and King and Queen Counties.

Building

The Building Department performs inspections of commercial and residential properties for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Housing Guidelines, county ordinances and building codes, and to review and approve plans for new construction.

Children's Services Act (CSA)

The Children's Service Act (CSA) is a state law enacted in 1993 that establishes a single pool of funding to coordinate a system of services for troubled and at-risk youth and their families.

Clerk of Circuit Court

The Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Virginia and has authority to try both civil and criminal cases. Civil cases involve essentially private disputes between two or more parties; criminal cases are proceedings by the State against individuals accused of a crime.

Commissioner of the Revenue

The Commissioner of the Revenue is a constitutional officer elected by the citizens of the County to a 4-year term and is the chief tax assessing officer in King William County.

Commonwealth's Attorney

The King William County Attorney provides legal counsel to the Board of Supervisors and County staff.

Community Connection Program

Courts

Find important information about the various courts within King William County government.

Economic Development

As the metro-Richmond area expands, King William County offers the new, relocating or expanding company the best of all worlds-unparalleled natural resources coupled with a reliable labor pool and a business-friendly environment.

Extension Office

King William County Extension, an outreach program of Virginia Tech and Virginia State Universities, has staff members available to serve residents’ needs in the areas of agriculture and natural resources, farm business management, family and consumer sciences, foods and nutrition, and youth development.

Facilities

Finance

The Finance Department assures that the financial and procurement policies, practices, and records of the county comply with all local, state, and federal laws / regulations, and maintains a system of controls to safeguard the County’s financial resources.

Fire & Emergency Services

King William County Fire and EMS and the volunteer departments that serve King William County are committed to protecting the people, property and the environment of the citizens and visitors of our County through professionalism and selfless acts of service.

Health Department

As part of the Virginia Department of Health’s Three Rivers District, the King William County Health Department offers an array of health related services to local citizens.

Human Resources

The Department of Human Resources provides programs and services in support of a high-performing workforce and organizational excellence. Human Resources services include recruitment and employment, compensation and benefits, and wellness programs

Parks & Recreation

King William County Parks and Recreation is proud to offer great variety of recreational activities year round.

Planning & Zoning Department

The Planning Department is responsible for protecting King Williams natural resources and quality of life through developing and recommending growth management strategies and encouraging community growth through sound land use development practices.

Property Reassessment

2023 King William County General Reassessment of Real Property

Public Information

The Public Information Office is responsible for managing the county’s media relations, maintaining the county website and planning special events.

Recycling & Solid Waste

Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority (VPPSA) operates the county’s recycling facilities and solid waste collection.

Sheriff's Office

Under the direction of Sheriff J.S. “Jeff” Walton, the King William County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for all law enforcement efforts in the County and handles dispatching services for the Fire and Rescue Squads and the Department of Animal Control.

Social Services

The King William County Department of Social Services is committed to helping local citizens improve their lives and confidently meet the challenges of the future by promoting self-reliance through community-based services.

Treasurer

The Treasurer’s office is responsible for collecting revenues in the form of taxes and fees.

Utilities

Voter Registration & Elections

Find information about upcoming elections, candidates, and how to register.