The City of Bristol, VA, has been actively working to address long-standing concerns surrounding the former Virginia Intermont College campus. After years of unpaid property taxes totaling over $600,000, the city initiated legal proceedings to acquire the property through a tax sale, aiming to return the site to productive use and ensure it no longer posed a burden to the community.
In a surprising turn, the property owner paid the full amount of back taxes—$605,000—just one day after the city filed its petition. While this payment halts the immediate legal action, the city remains committed to ensuring that the property is maintained and contributes positively to the community’s future.
This development underscores the city’s dedication to fiscal responsibility, neighborhood revitalization, and the strategic reuse of underutilized properties. The City of Bristol will continue to monitor the situation closely and explore opportunities to support redevelopment that aligns with community goals.
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Key Documents Regarding This Issue:
Filed Complaint CL-250000415
Nonsuit Order 7.11.25
Letter 36-49.1 and Violations 7.16.25
Letter 15.2-900 and 1115 w Violations 7.16.25