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Virginia · Central Virginia · #753
Campbell County, Virginia
South of Lynchburg in the Virginia Piedmont's tobacco and timber country, Campbell County is the Lynchburg metro's southern residential fringe - a county that has grown modestly as Lynchburg's suburban reach expanded, while maintaining the agricultural and rural character of its interior townships.
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Office: Campbell County Department of Public Safety – 34 Communications Lane, Rustburg, VA 24588 | (434) 332-9540 | [email protected]
Alert System: CodeRED Emergency Alert System – sign up via co.campbell.va.us
Notes: Public Safety is a combined department covering Animal Control, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement dispatch, and Emergency Management/E-911 all under one roof. A cybersecurity incident affecting the third-party OnSolve CodeRED notification platform was disclosed by the county – internal county systems were not affected – worth checking the county’s current alert-system status page if you rely on CodeRED for notifications. Emergency shelters, when opened, are coordinated with the American Red Cross; note that most shelters do not allow animals, so make pet-care arrangements in advance or contact the county’s Animal Care and Control Facility for sheltering-option guidance.
Roads & Utilities
ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
Roads: US-29 and US-501 are primary corridors; the county surrounds the City of Lynchburg
Transit: No dedicated fixed-route county transit identified; confirm current regional options directly with the county
Business & Permits
BUILDING & PERMITS
Office: Campbell County Permits & Inspections – 85 Carden Lane, Suite A, Rustburg, VA 24588 | (434) 332-9596
Services: Permits issued under the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC); applications submitted via the county’s online permit portal; most permits can be issued same-visit if all information and fees are complete, though plan-review permits may take several days
Notes: A permit is required for constructing, moving, altering, or demolishing a structure; changing a building’s use in a way that requires different structural strength, fire protection, exits, or sanitary provisions; installing/altering code-regulated equipment; installing a swimming pool deeper than 24 inches; and most HVAC duct, water/wastewater piping, and gas piping changes. Permits are valid 6 months from issuance and extend another 6 months with each inspection – if no inspection is requested within 6 months, the permit may be suspended, requiring reapplication and additional fees. A 2% State Levy fee applies to all permit fees.
Veterans Services
VETERANS SERVICES
State VSO: Virginia Department of Veterans Services – dvs.virginia.gov (statewide office locator for the nearest Veterans Service Representative)
Notes: Confirm current local point of contact directly with dvs.virginia.gov
Libraries
LIBRARIES
System: Rustburg Library and other branches serving Campbell County
Notes: Confirm current branch addresses and hours directly, as detailed information was limited in available sources
Parks & Recreation
PARKS & RECREATION
Key Assets: Campbell County borders Lynchburg and sits within reach of Blue Ridge and Piedmont recreation areas
Notes: Confirm current park facilities and hours directly with the county’s Parks & Recreation office
GIS & Maps
GIS & MAPS
GIS Portal: Campbell County GIS – accessible via co.campbell.va.us
Parcel Search: Campbell County real estate records (2027 General Reassessment currently underway as of this writing, conducted every 4 years by state law)
Addressing/911: Coordinated through the Public Safety Department’s E-911 Emergency Communications Division, which assigns and maintains road names and structure numbers for roads with three or more habitable dwellings
Animal Services
ANIMAL SERVICES
Facility: Campbell County Animal Care & Control Facility – 322 Dennis Riddle Dr, Rustburg, VA
Facility hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; public shelter/adoption hours: Monday–Friday 12:00 PM–5:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM onward
Public Safety non-emergency line (animal control issues): (434) 332-9574; call 911 for an emergency
Friends of Campbell County Animal Control (independent 501(c)(3) partner nonprofit): (434) 821-4416 or (434) 993-8243 – [email protected], friendsofcampbellcounty.org
Notes: The current shelter facility is small and outdated (only 17 dog runs and a small cat room as of a 2024 news report), and the nonprofit Friends of Campbell County Animal Control (BARCC) is actively fundraising with county board support to build a larger, updated replacement facility on the same site – worth checking current status if this matters to your situation. During public-facing closures (e.g., for health/safety reasons), the shelter still accepts emergency animal turn-ins, reclaims, and adoptions by appointment – contact Friends of Campbell County directly for lost-pet, adoption, and reclaim questions during such periods.
Environmental & Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL / WASTE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Complaints: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality – deq.virginia.gov
Notes: Contact Campbell County Administration directly for current refuse collection, transfer station, and recycling program details, as specifics were not independently confirmed for this entry
NOTES
Campbell County runs nearly all its public safety functions – Animal Control, EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement dispatch, and Emergency Management – through a single combined Public Safety Department based in Rustburg, which is worth knowing since one general non-emergency number covers several of these areas. The county’s only animal shelter is genuinely under-resourced for current demand (as documented in local reporting and acknowledged by county leadership), and an active nonprofit-led fundraising effort is underway for a replacement facility – residents dealing with a lost pet or surrender should expect to work with the partner nonprofit, Friends of Campbell County Animal Control, in addition to or instead of the county facility directly. All contact information above was sourced from official county and nonprofit pages as of this writing; phone numbers and hours should be reconfirmed directly with the relevant office before a visit.
About Campbell County
Campbell County surrounds Lynchburg on three sides and has absorbed some residential growth as families sought lower housing costs outside the independent city’s boundaries. Rustburg, the county seat, is a small courthouse town that maintains county governmental functions. The county’s agricultural heritage – tobacco, timber, and cattle – persists in its rural south and west, while the communities closer to Lynchburg have developed more suburban character.
The county’s economic connection to Lynchburg is strong: residents work in Lynchburg’s healthcare sector (Centra Health), manufacturing, and higher education, and the county’s tax base reflects this commuter relationship. Virginia has no estate or inheritance tax, making estate planning straightforward relative to neighboring states.
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Virginia assesses property at 100% of fair market value annually. Property owners may appeal to the Board of Equalization approximately April 1. Virginia offers annual relief for elderly and disabled residents. Virginia has no estate or inheritance tax.
Courts & Legal
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK
Address: 25 Highway Ave, Rustburg, VA 24588
Phone: (434) 332-9590
Services: Deed recording, land records, wills, marriage licenses
CIRCUIT COURT
Address: 25 Highway Ave, Rustburg, VA 24588
Phone: (434) 332-9590
Website: vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/campbell
Marriage & Vital Records
Marriage licenses, divorce records, and birth & death certificates are handled by the following office(s):
CIRCUIT COURT CLERK
25 Highway Ave, Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-9590
Genealogy
County-level record sources
Campbell Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, Rustburg (probate/estate case files – see Probate section above).
Local societies
No dedicated Campbell County genealogical society was confirmed in available directories.
Probate & Estate
Losing someone and having to deal with courts and paperwork at the same time is hard. This section won’t make that easier, but it should tell you what to expect, what it costs, and where to go – so at least you’re not walking in blind.
Where to go
Campbell Circuit Court 732 Village Highway, PO Box 7, Rustburg, VA 24588 (434) 332-9517
Campbell County was founded in 1782, named for General William Campbell, in South Central Virginia bordering the Blue Ridge, county seat Rustburg (largest town Altavista). Virginia has NO separate probate court – probate (“qualification”) is handled entirely by the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. The historic Campbell County Courthouse (1848-1849) is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Step 1: figure out which path applies
Virginia calls the probate process “qualification” rather than “appointment,” and it happens administratively at the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, not before a judge, unless a dispute arises.
Small Estate Affidavit (Va. Code § 64.2-601, the “Virginia Small Estate Act”) – available when the decedent’s entire personal probate estate (excluding real estate) does not exceed $75,000, at least 60 days have passed since death, and no personal representative has been appointed or has a pending application in any jurisdiction. If a will exists, it must first be admitted to probate (recorded with the Clerk) even though no executor is appointed. As of July 1, 2026, the affidavit must be filed on the statewide form (CC-1685).
Single Small Asset Release (Va. Code § 64.2-602) – any person or institution holding a single asset of $35,000 or less may release it directly to a successor once 60 days have passed since death and no personal representative has qualified, without any affidavit required at all.
Real Estate Affidavit (Form CC-1612) – if the decedent owned only real estate, this can be recorded directly in land records without full probate. Real estate generally cannot be transferred through the small estate affidavit process.
Full Qualification / Administration – the standard path for larger or more complex estates. The personal representative appears before the Clerk, takes an oath, files the will and death certificate, and typically posts a surety bond. The estate is then supervised by a Commissioner of Accounts throughout administration.
Step 2: filing for administration
The person seeking to qualify as executor or administrator brings the original will (if any) and a certified death certificate to the Campbell Circuit Court Clerk’s Office.
The Clerk reviews the will’s validity and admits it to probate.
The personal representative takes an oath and qualifies, posting a bond if required; the Clerk issues Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration.
The Commissioner of Accounts oversees the estate going forward.
The personal representative notifies creditors, pays valid debts, and manages estate assets.
Remaining assets are distributed to beneficiaries or heirs, and the estate is closed once final accounting is approved.
What it costs
Virginia imposes a PROBATE TAX on most wills admitted to probate and grants of administration: $1 state tax + $0.33 local tax for every $1,000 of estate value. No tax is imposed on estates valued at $15,000 or less.
Filing fees for qualification vary by estate size; confirm current Campbell County fees directly.
Virginia does NOT impose a state estate tax or inheritance tax – repealed for deaths on or after July 1, 2007. Only the federal estate tax may apply, and only to very large estates.
Probate filings, estate administration, and guardianship matters are handled by the following office(s):
Public Safety & Arrests
Arrest records, inmate search, and law enforcement services are handled by the following office(s):
SHERIFF
32 Kabler Ln, Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-9575
Elections & Voting
Voter registration, polling locations, and elections information are handled by the following office(s):
VOTER REGISTRAR
25 Highway Ave, Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-9541
ELECTIONS
Campbell County Electoral Board, 25 Highway Ave, Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-9541
Health & Human Services
Offices & Contacts
Health services, social services, and assistance programs are handled by the following office(s):
Health District
Central Virginia Health District, 306 Taylor St, Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-9525
Department of Social Services
264 Village Hwy, Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-9548
Public Health Information
PUBLIC HEALTH
Office: Central Virginia Health District (Virginia Department of Health) – serves Campbell County
Services: Immunizations, WIC, environmental health, vital records
Notes: Virginia delivers public health primarily through regional Virginia Department of Health districts rather than standalone county health departments
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County Facts
County Seat: Rustburg
Population: 55,000
Tier: 4
Inmate Services
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