Virgie Woodward challenges land-value increase; board maintains value
Apr 9, 2026
Virgie Woodward told the Shenandoah County Board of Equalization she faces flooding and disputed a land-value increase; the board found drainage responsibility fell to VDOT and voted to leave the assessed value unchanged.
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Virgie Woodward appeared in person at the Shenandoah County Board of Equalization hearing to contest an increase in land valuation and to report heavy run-off and flooding on the property. "Owner’s main concern is the increase of the land," Woodward said; she also told the board the Real Estate Office had already removed an incorrect frame porch and lean-to from the record.
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