The official guide to living, working, visiting and investing in Sussex County
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Dec
18
Board of Supervisors Meeting
December 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Jan
5
Planning Commission Meeting
January 5, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Feb
2
Planning Commission Meeting
February 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mar
2
Planning Commission Meeting
March 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Apr
6
Planning Commission Meeting
April 6, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Welcome to Sussex County
"Rooted in the Past...Growing for the Future!"
Virginia's Gateway Region
Sussex County is located 45 miles southeast of Richmond and 25 miles from the Tri-Cities area. It is strategically centered between Richmond, Hampton Roads, and Southside along the I-95 and US-460 corridors.
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See current and past opportunities to do business with the government of Sussex County.
GOVERNMENT
Find out about utilities, transportation, and other infrastructure available in Sussex County.
BUSINESS
Sussex County includes four incorporated towns: Jarratt, Stony Creek, Wakefield, and Waverly.