Winchester development and zoning news
Winchester development news, newest first: rezoning cases, building permits, new subdivisions and construction, each story linked to the city or county file.
Top story
Winchester's Old Town plan to take in the Old Hospital area
The city will explain its Old Town redevelopment plan and a future expansion around the Old Hospital at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. The meeting is at the Old Hospital, 333 W. Cork St.
Permits, zoning and home prices
Historic district
Building permits and zoning in Winchester
Winchester takes building, zoning and event permits through its OpenGov portal. Community Development: 540-667-1815, option 7, at Rouss City Hall.
Home prices
Winchester home prices and housing market
The typical Winchester home was worth $398,946 in September 2026, up 1% in a year, Zillow says. FHFA's metro index rose 6.7% in a year to the second quarter.
Legal notices
Public notices in Winchester: where to find them
Where Winchester's legal notices, public hearings, bids and meeting agendas are published, with links to Public Notices Virginia and the city's portals.
Latest stories
Roads
Millwood Avenue and I-81 bridge work begins in November
VDOT starts a three-year, $36 million rebuild of Millwood Pike and Millwood Avenue in early November, including a new nine-lane bridge over I-81 at Exit 313.
Shenandoah University
Shenandoah breaks ground on 600-seat Dove arts center
Shenandoah University's 600-seat Dove Center for the Arts is set to open in August 2028. It is named for donors whose $21 million gift is the school's largest ever.