Jump to:
  1. Home
  2. Government
  3. Services
  4. Business
  5. Visiting
  6. How Do I...

  1. Home

  2. Government

    1. Permitting Information Portal
      1. Permitting Information Portal FAQ
      2. Permitting Information Portal-General Information
    2. Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
      1. Meeting Calendar
      2. Meeting Videos
        1. Orange County TV
      3. BOCC Agendas
      4. Minutes, Contracts, Resolutions and Documents
      5. Code of Ordinances
      6. Duties, Goals & Priorities
      7. Commissioner District Map
      8. Find your Commissioner
      9. Opioid Settlement Funds
      10. Volunteer Boards & Commissions
        1. About Volunteer Boards & Commissions
        2. Volunteer Board Descriptions and Rosters
        3. Volunteer Boards & Commissions Vacancies
        4. Apply for a Board or Commission
        5. Volunteer Board Policies and Procedures
      11. Donna S. Baker Meeting Room
      12. Mission Statement
      13. Transparency of County Government
      14. Public Participation Policy
    3. Departments A - F
      1. Aging
        1. Aging
        2. Endless Possibilities | Resource Guide | E-News
          1. Community News for Caregivers
          2. Endless Possibilities E-Newsletter
          3. Resource Guide
            1. Community Resource Guide Listing Request
            2. Search the Community Resource Guide
          4. Endless Possibilities Pick-up Locations
          5. Activity Calendars
        3. Activity Calendars
        4. Senior Center Programs
          1. Activity Calendars
          2. Classes & Trips
          3. Fee Payment and Financial Assistance
          4. Health & Wellness
          5. Lunch Program
          6. Register for Classes
          7. Senior Center & Program Evaluation
          8. Senior Centers Registration
          9. Senior Games
          10. Seymour Technology Center
          11. Special Events
          12. Support & Interest Groups
        5. Register for Classes
        6. Aging Transitions Services
          1. Aging Helpline
          2. Aging in Place Support Services
            1. Durable Medical Equipment
            2. Home Safety Assessments
          3. Caregiver Support Services
          4. Financial Support Services
          5. Long-Term Care
            1. Care at Home
            2. Facility-Based Care
            3. Long-Term Care Facility Locator Map
            4. Long Term Care Oversight
            5. Options Counseling
            6. SHARP Direct Care Worker Awards
          6. Medicare Assistance
            1. New to Medicare
            2. Changing Your Medicare Plan
            3. Help with Medicare Costs
            4. Medicare Class Schedule
            5. Assistance with ACA/Obamacare Coverage
          7. Options Counseling
          8. Transportation
        7. Health & Wellness
          1. Senior Striders
          2. Fit Feet Program
          3. Fit Seniors
          4. Fitness Memberships
            1. Seymour Center Fitness Studio in Chapel Hill
            2. SportsPlex at Passmore Center in Hillsborough
          5. Wellness Special Events
        8. Volunteer
          1. Volunteer Connect 55+
          2. Handy Helpers
          3. Project EngAGE Senior Leadership Program
          4. Seniors' Health Insurance & Information Program
          5. The Seymour Technology Center
          6. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program)
        9. Project EngAGE
          1. In the Media
          2. Senior Resource Teams
          3. Publications and Resources
        10. Employment Services for Older Adults
        11. Medicare Assistance
          1. New to Medicare
          2. Changing Your Medicare Plan
          3. Help with Medicare Costs
          4. Medicare Class Schedule
          5. Assistance with ACA/Obamacare Coverage
        12. Tax Return Assistance
          1. Virtual VITA
          2. Do-It-Yourself Taxes
          3. Resources
          4. Volunteer
          5. History & Sponsors
        13. Transportation
          1. Public Transit
          2. Transportation Resources
          3. Volunteer Driver Program
          4. Classes and Trips
        14. Master Aging Plan
          1. 2017-22 Orange Co Master Aging Plan (MAP)
            1. Meeting Documents
          2. 2012-2017 Orange County Master Aging Plan (MAP)
            1. 2012-2017 MAP Toolkit
              1. Aging in Place Work Group
              2. Community Engagement Work Group
              3. Health & Wellness Work Group
              4. Housing Options Work Group
              5. Navigation & Transportation Work Group
          3. 2007-2011 Orange County Master Aging Plan (MAP)
          4. SHARP Direct Care Worker Awards
            1. 2016 Direct Care Worker Awards
            2. 2017 Direct Care Worker Awards
            3. 2018 Direct Care Worker Awards
            4. 2019 Direct Care Worker Awards
            5. 2020 Direct Care Worker Awards
            6. 2021 Direct Care Worker Awards
          5. Senior Housing Expo
          6. Tiny Houses
        15. Chinese Resources
        16. Speakers Bureau
        17. COVID-19 Resources for Seniors
        18. Boards & Committees
          1. Advisory Board on Aging
          2. Adult Care Home Advisory Committee
          3. Friends of the Senior Centers
          4. Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
          5. Wellness Program Advisory Board
      2. Alliance Health
      3. Animal Services
        1. Available Pets
          1. Available Pets
            1. Working Barn Cats
          2. Adopting
            1. Caring For Adopted Pets
              1. Adoption Info For Dogs
              2. Adoption Info For Cats
              3. Care For Other Types Of Pets
              4. Animal Safety In Cold Weather
              5. Animal Safety In Hot Weather
          3. Foster Opportunities
          4. Kitten Foster Program
          5. Placement Partners / Rescues
            1. Placement Partner Resources
        2. Lost & Found
          1. Reporting & Searching For Lost or Found Pets
        3. Animal Control & Protection
          1. Cruelty Complaints & Concerns
          2. Dangerous Dogs
          3. Hunting Deer with Dogs
          4. Nuisance Animals
          5. Ordinances and Fees
          6. Rabies
            1. Low-Cost Clinics
            2. Protecting Your Pet from Rabies
            3. Rabies Clinic Requirements
            4. Rabies Resources
          7. Wildlife
            1. Coyotes
              1. Hazing Coyotes Before They Get Habituated
              2. Interesting Coyote Facts
              3. Protecting Pets
              4. Tips for Keeping Coyotes Away
              5. Coyote Incident Form
            2. Informational Wildlife Flyers
            3. Injured & Orphaned Wildlife
            4. Nuisance Wildlife Resources
            5. Wildlife Species
          8. Free-Roaming Cats
            1. Health concerns for free-roaming cats
            2. Safety concerns for free-roaming cats
            3. Keeping your indoor cat happy
            4. How to help free-roaming cats
            5. Humane Deterrents for Free-Roaming Cats
            6. Tips for Caregivers
          9. Other
            1. Deceased Animals
        4. Services & Programs
          1. Licensing
          2. Volunteer Program
          3. Resources & Reports
            1. County Animal Ordinance
            2. Tethering Ordinance
            3. Other Ordinances
            4. Reports for Animal Control Field Services
            5. Reports for Animal Sheltering
            6. Graphical Data for Animal Sheltering
            7. Additional Resources
          4. Spay / Neuter
          5. Donating
          6. Pet Food Assistance
          7. Socially Conscious Animal Community
            1. Responsibilities
            2. How You Can Help
          8. Veterinary Care Assistance Program
          9. Bringing Animals To The Shelter
        5. How Do I...
          1. Contact Us
            1. Animal Services
          2. Get Involved
            1. About Us
            2. Advisory Board
              1. Advisory Board & Hearing Panel Pool
              2. Standing Committees
            3. Sign Up for Our Newsletter
            4. Donations
              1. Animal Services Public Art Project
              2. Animal Supplies
              3. Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Award
            5. Public Information Request
            6. Volunteers
              1. How To Help
          3. Find
            1. Low-Cost Clinics
            2. Pet Licenses
            3. Pet Food Assistance
            4. Veterinary Care Assistance Program
            5. Lost & Found Pet Resources
            6. Resources and Reports
          4. Learn More About...
            1. Volunteer Opportunities
            2. Adopting A Pet
              1. Available Pets
              2. Adopting
              3. Foster Opportunities
              4. Kitten Foster Program
              5. Placement Partners / Rescues
            3. Foster Opportunities
            4. Introducing Pets
              1. Introducing Dogs
              2. Introducing Dogs To Cats
              3. Introducing Cats
            5. Donating
            6. Deceased Animals
            7. Helping Kittens
            8. Bringing Animals To The Shelter
            9. Rescues And Sanctuaries
          5. Submit
            1. Coyote Incident Information & Form
            2. Cruelty Complaints & Concerns
            3. Donations
            4. Kitten Foster Program & Form
            5. Public Information Request
      4. Arts Commission
      5. Asset Management Services
        1. About
        2. Capital Projects
          1. Previous Projects
          2. Solid Waste Projects
          3. Sportsplex Projects
          4. Water & Sewer Projects
        3. Facility Locator
        4. Facility Services
        5. Reports
        6. Reserve a Room
        7. Sustainability
          1. Goals and Targets
          2. Operational Sustainability
            1. Waste Wise Event Support Package
            2. Propane Vehicle Pilot Project
          3. Community Sustainability
            1. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
            2. Idling Reduction Campaign
            3. Orange County Climate Council
            4. Solar Projects
            5. Climate Connection (Quarterly Sustainability Newsletter)
          4. Community Climate Action Grant Program
            1. CCAGP Success Stories
          5. Climate Action Plan
        8. Utilities
      6. Child Support Services
      7. Clerk to the Board
        1. Detailed Listing of Clerk Duties
      8. Community Relations
        1. News Releases
        2. Orange County Broadband Initiative 
          1. Lumos/ARPA Broadband Project
            1. Implementation Map
            2. Lumos/ARPA Broadband Project
              1. Implementation Map
              2. Lumos/ARPA Broadband Project
          2. Open Broadband Partnership
          3. Broadband Task Force
            1. Meeting Info
              1. March 3, 2021
              2. March 17, 2021
              3. April 7, 2021
              4. April 21, 2021
              5. May 5, 2021
              6. May 19, 2021
              7. June 2, 2021
              8. June 16, 2021
              9. June 30, 2021
              10. July 21, 2021
              11. July 22, 2021 Provider Meeting
              12. July 28, 2021
              13. August 11, 2021
              14. August 25, 2021
              15. October 6, 2021
              16. November 3, 2021
              17. December 8, 2021
              18. December 15, 2021
              19. January 12, 2022
              20. February 2, 2022
              21. February 16, 2022
              22. April 25, 2022
        3. Orange County Government Gazette
        4. Electronic Newsletters
        5. Orange County social media
        6. County Government Academy
          1. Curriculum & Schedule
          2. A Balancing Act
        7. ARPA Funds
        8. Community Giving Fund
          1. Donation Options
        9. Guide to Orange County Government
        10. Journey of Reconciliation
        11. Orange County-Durham Tech Promise
        12. Flag Ordinance FAQ
        13. Office Relocations
        14. Orange County Logo Style Guide (PDF)
        15. Strategic Communications Plan (PDF)
      9. Cooperative Extension
      10. County Manager's Office
        1. Outside Agencies
          1. Contracts & Reporting
          2. Funding Process
          3. Guidelines
          4. Nonprofit Capital Loan Program
        2. County Budgets
          1. Annual Operating Budget
          2. Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
          3. Proposed Budget Amendments
        3. Transparency
        4. Public Records Policy
          1. Public Records Requests
          2. Request public records
        5. Risk Management
        6. Human Rights & Relations
        7. Orange County Arts Commission
        8. Legal Notices
          1. ADA Notice of Rights
            1. ADA Complaint Reporting Procedure
          2. Non-Discrimination and Non-Retaliation Policy
          3. Language Access Policy
          4. LEP Policy
          5. Social Media Policy
        9. Orange County Food Council
        10. BOCC Elections Advisory Group
        11. Schools Safety Task Force
        12. Crisis Diversion Facility
      11. Criminal Justice Resource Department
        1. Financial Assistance for Justice Involved County Residents
        2. Pretrial Services
          1. Evidence-Based Practices & Key Functions
          2. Pre-Trial Services Resources
        3. Treatment Courts
        4. Diversion Programs
          1. Adult Pre-Arrest Diversion (OC-PAD)
          2. Youth Deflection Program (YDP)
          3. Lantern Project - Behavioral Health Diversion
          4. * Misdemeanor Diversion Program
          5. Diversion News - CJRD Diversion Newsletter
        5. Behavioral Health Services
          1. Jail Mental Health Work Group
          2. Community Resource Court
          3. Foundations for Hope Peer Recovery Program
          4. Partnership to End Homelessness
          5. Behavioral Health Resources
        6. The Lantern Project
          1. Harm Reduction Resources in Orange County
          2. Urgent, Related, Preventable
          3. Deflection and Pre-arrest Diversion to Prevent Opioid Overdose from The National Council
          4. NC Drug User Health Resource Guide
          5. Overdose Awareness Day Resources
        7. Local Reentry Council
          1. Re-entry Resources
          2. Reentry Month article by Tiffany Bullard
        8. Restoration Legal Counsel
        9. Street Outreach, Harm Reduction and Deflection
        10. Justice Advisory Council
          1. Justice Advisory Council Meeting Agendas
        11. Articles of Interest
        12. What to do in the first 24 hours if your loved one has been arrested in Orange County
        13. News
        14. Resource List
      12. Dept. of Environment, Agriculture & Parks & Rec
        1. Program / Facilities Registration
          1. Refund Policy
        2. Recreation
          1. Recreation Division
          2. Recreation Program Guide (PDF)
          3. General Information
            1. Policies & Procedures
            2. Volunteer
          4. Recreation Programs
            1. Pre-School (Ages 0 to 5)
              1. Dance & Cheer
              2. Family Circus Workshop
              3. Kiddies in the Kitchen
              4. Preschool Academy
              5. Start Smart Basketball
              6. Start Smart Soccer
            2. Youth (Ages 5 to 12)
              1. Canvas Painting: Art Workshop
              2. Chef Class
              3. Creative Arts
              4. Dance & Cheer
              5. Einstein Science
              6. Family Circus Workshop
              7. Martial Arts
              8. Pegboard Paint and Stitch: Art Workshop
              9. Sewing: Art Workshop
              10. STEM Challenge
              11. STEM Education with the US EPA
            3. Teens (Ages 13 to 15)
              1. Martial Arts
              2. Zumba
            4. Adults (Ages 16 & Older)
              1. Family Circus Workshop
              2. Martial Arts
              3. Tai Chi
              4. Tai Chi - Saturday
              5. Yoga for Everyone
              6. Zumba
          5. Athletic Programs
            1. Pre-School (Ages 0 to 5)
              1. Little Linksters
              2. Start Smart Basketball
              3. Start Smart Soccer
            2. Youth (Ages 5 to 12)
              1. Basketball - Youth League Summer
              2. Basketball - Youth League Fall
              3. Basketball - Youth League Winter
              4. Basketball Clinic
              5. Flag Football
              6. Little Linksters
              7. Open Gym Programs
              8. Soccer - Youth League Spring
              9. Soccer - Youth League Fall
              10. Tennis Clinic from Empact Tennis
              11. Volleyball - Youth Girls League Spring
              12. Volleyball Clinic
            3. Teens (Ages 13 to 17)
              1. Basketball - Youth League Spring
              2. Basketball - Youth League Fall
              3. Open Gym Programs
              4. Soccer - Youth League Spring
              5. Soccer - Youth League Fall
              6. Tennis Clinic from Empact Tennis
              7. Volleyball - Youth Girls League Spring
            4. Adults (Ages 18 & Older)
              1. Basketball - Adult Men's League Summer
              2. Basketball - Adult Men's League Fall
              3. Volleyball - Adult Co-Rec League
              4. Open Gym Programs
          6. Preschool & After School
            1. After School
            2. Preschool Academy
          7. Summer Camps
            1. Summer Camp Guide (PDF)
            2. Counselor in Training
          8. Special Events
            1. Egg Hunt
            2. Family Valentine's Dance
            3. Fishing Rodeo
          9. Parks & Facilities
            1. Blackwood Farm Park
            2. Cedar Grove Park
            3. Central Recreation Center
            4. Efland-Cheeks Park
            5. Fairview Park
            6. Future Parks & Preserves Information
            7. Hollow Rock Nature Park
            8. Little River Regional Park & Natural Area
            9. Orange County Sportsplex
            10. River Park & Farmers' Market Pavillion
            11. Seven Mile Creek Natural Area
            12. Soccer.Com Center
          10. SMS Text Notifications
          11. Recreation Division Newsletter Sign Up
          12. Program Documents - Schedules, etc.
        3. Boards & Commissions
          1. Agricultural Preservation Board
          2. Commission for the Environment
          3. Historic Preservation Commission
          4. Intergovernmental Parks Work Group (IPWG)
          5. Parks & Recreation Council
          6. Soil & Water Board of Supervisors
        4. Community Centers
          1. Cedar Grove Community Center
          2. Efland-Cheeks Community Center
          3. Rogers Road Community Center
        5. Documents & Plans
        6. Environmental Responsibility Goal
        7. H2Orange
          1. Drought Information
            1. Drought Awareness for Our Community
            2. Drought Status
          2. Groundwater
            1. Groundwater Observation Well Network Information
              1. Background Information
                1. Goals
            2. Groundwater Quality Information
          3. Related Links
          4. Stormwater
          5. Surface Water Information
          6. Water Conservation
            1. Water Conservation Strategy Links
          7. Weather Information
        8. Natural & Cultural Resources
          1. Future Parks & Preserves
          2. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory & Forecast
          3. Lands Legacy program
            1. Funding & Awards
          4. Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST)
            1. Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) Report
          5. Voluntary Agricultural Districts
          6. The State of Environment Report
          7. Park Conservation Stewardship Volunteer
        9. Parks & Facilities
          1. Blackwood Farm Park
          2. Cedar Grove Park
          3. Central Recreation Center
          4. Efland-Cheeks Park
          5. Fairview Park
          6. Future Parks & Preserves Information
            1. Twin Creeks (Moniese Nomp) Park
          7. Hollow Rock Nature Park
          8. Little River Regional Park & Natural Area
            1. Little River Regional Park Master Plan Appendices 
          9. Orange County Sportsplex
          10. River Park & Farmers' Market Pavillion
          11. Seven Mile Creek Natural Area
          12. Soccer.Com Center
        10. Parks Locator Map
        11. Photo Contest
        12. Interactive Trails/Greenways map
        13. Related / Additional Links
          1. Environmental Education Resources
          2. Farmland Resources
          3. Historic Preservation Resources
          4. Parks & Recreation Resources
          5. Soil & Water Conservation Resources
          6. Street Signs
          7. Water Resources
        14. Soil & Water Conservation District
          1. Additional Links
          2. Aerial Photography
          3. Board of Supervisors
          4. Environmental Education
            1. Classroom Presentations
            2. Environmental Education Links
            3. Envirothon
              1. Competition Format
            4. Resource Conservation Workshop
          5. Financial Assistance
            1. Additional Assistance Programs
          6. Soil & Water Conservation FAQs
          7. Voluntary Agricultural Districts In Orange County
          8. Creek Week
            1. Events and Activities
            2. Educational Resources
            3. How to Participate in Week Long Creek WeeK Activities
        15. State of the Environment
      13. Economic Development
        1. Communities
        2. Facts & Demographics
        3. Starting a Business
        4. Intro to SizeUp
          1. Local Business Intelligence
          2. Small Business Advisor (SBA)
          3. Shop Local
        5. Taxes & Licensing
        6. Business Resources
          1. COVID 19
          2. Natural Disaster Recovery Resources
          3. Minority Business Resources
        7. Financial Resources
        8. Economic Development Areas
        9. Sites & Buildings 
        10. Article 46
        11. Business Lists
        12. About Us
        13. Economic Development Advisory Board
        14. Long-Term Recovery Planning
        15. Orange County Agriculture Resources
          1. Find Farms
          2. Find Products / Services
        16. Pressroom
        17. Orange County Grants
      14. Elections
        1. Homepage/Current News
        2. Board of Elections Members & Meetings
        3. Photo ID- REQUIRED for Voting
        4. Early Voting
        5. Voter Registration
        6. Absentee Voting By Mail
        7. Sample Ballots, Maps, & Voting Location Info
        8. Lion's Club Merger Into Carrboro, Owasa, & Town Hall Precincts
        9. Voting Location Changes
        10. Work in Elections
        11. Precinct Changes made in 2020
          1. Precinct Changes
          2. Cedar Falls Precinct: Now Includes Booker Creek
          3. East Franklin: Now Includes Battle Park
          4. Hillsborough East
          5. Rogers Eubanks: Split of Hogan Farm & Patterson
          6. UNC: Merge of Country Club, Greenwood, Mason Farm
          7. Westwood: Now Includes Lincoln
          8. Descriptions & Maps of Surrounding Precincts
        12. Map Your Trip 
        13. Public Officials
          1. County & Municipal Officials
            1. Orange County
            2. Town of Carrboro
            3. Town of Chapel Hill
            4. Town of Hillsborough
            5. City of Mebane
          2. School Boards
            1. Orange County Board of Education
            2. Chapel Hill Carrboro Board of Education
          3. State, Federal & Judicial Officials
            1. Federal Officials
            2. Judicial Officials
            3. State Officials
          4. Qualifications for Office
        14. Campaign Finance Reports & Info for Candidates
          1. Campaign Disclosure Reports
        15. Election Related Links
        16. Past Results
        17. Limited English Proficiency Services
        18. Filing for Office
      15. Emergency Services
        1. About Emergency Services
        2. CERT Program
        3. Countywide Radio Communications Project
        4. Disaster / Emergency Preparedness
        5. Emergency Services Partners
        6. Employment
        7. Eno-Haw Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
        8. Fire & Life Safety
          1. Fire Department & Home Fire Insurance Ratings
          2. How to Become a Fire Inspector
          3. How to Become a Fire Fighter
          4. Codes, Permits and Services
            1. 911
            2. Applications and Fees
            3. Building Safety Tips
            4. Carbon Monoxide
            5. Code Enforcement
            6. Fire Apparatus Access Roads
            7. Fire Safety House
            8. Investigation
            9. Open Burning Information
            10. Smoke Alarms
            11. Sprinklers
            12. Surveys
            13. Permitting Information Portal (PIP)
          5. << Return to Fire & Life Safety Top Page
          6. << Return to Emergency Services Top Page
          7. Winter Safety Tips
        9. Five Steps to Neighborhood Preparedness
          1. The Five Steps
            1. Step 1 - Define Your Area
            2. Step 2 - Recruit Leaders
            3. Step 3 - Scout Your Area
              1. Step 3b - Scout Your Area - Chart It Out
              2. Step 3c - Scout Your Area - Mapping is Key
            4. Step 4 - Build Your Team
              1. Step 4b - Build Your Team - Meeting Time
              2. Step 4c - Build Your Team - Phone Trees
            5. Step 5 - Plan Your Approach
              1. Step 5b - Plan Your Approach - Incident Command
              2. Step 5c - Plan Your Approach - Put it in Writing
          2. Maintain Your Plan
          3. Toolkit
        10. Joint Public Safety Training Facility Workgroup
        11. Public Announcements
          1. Communication & Disasters
        12. Special Events Planning
        13. When to Call 911
        14. Departmental Use
        15. Outside Agency Use
        16. Orange County Emergency Medical Services
          1. Hiring Information
          2. Community Paramedicine
          3. History of Orange County EMS
          4. Training & Continuing Education
          5. << Return to EMS Top Page
          6. << Return to Emergency Services Top Page
      16. Finance & Administrative Services
        1. Financial Statements
        2. Guidelines, Policies, and Resources
        3. Purchasing
        4. Quarterly Financial Reports
        5. Revenues
          1. Property Taxes
          2. Sales & Use Taxes
          3. Revenue Manual
    4. Departments G - Z
      1. Health Department
        1. Health Department Home Page
        2. Billing
        3. Board of Health
        4. Clinic - Dental
          1. Mobile Dental Clinic
        5. Clinic - Medical
          1. Adult Health
          2. Affordable Care Act
          3. Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening
          4. Child & Adolescent Health
          5. Communicable Disease Services
          6. Counseling
          7. Family Home Visiting
          8. Family Planning Services
          9. Flu Vaccinations
          10. HIV / AIDS Testing & Counseling
          11. Immunizations / Vaccinations
          12. Maternal Health Care Services
          13. Nutrition Services
            1. Nutrition Resources
            2. Nutrition Services Blog
          14. Orange County Health Alerts
          15. Overdose Prevention
          16. PrEP
          17. Primary Care (Sick Care)
          18. Providers-Only Portal (POP)
          19. Rabies Exposure Counseling & Vaccination
          20. Refugee Health Services
          21. Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing & Counseling
          22. Syringe Exchange
          23. Additional Health Care Resources
        6. Coronavirus (COVID-19)
          1. Community Resources
          2. COVID-19 Dashboards
          3. COVID-19 Videos
          4. Face Coverings
          5. How I can help
          6. Multilingual Resources
          7. Religion and Worship Services
          8. Testing
          9. Vaccine
          10. Frequently Asked Questions
          11. Guidance for Private Social Gatherings
        7. Emergency Preparedness
        8. Environmental Health
          1. Septic Systems
          2. Septic Assist
          3. WTMP Scheduler
          4. Wells
            1. WELL CONTRACTORS CERTIFICATION RESOURCES
          5. Water Testing
            1. water sample info
          6. Food Safety for Retail Food Service Establishments
            1. Food Service Establishment Forms & Applications
            2. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point & Variances
            3. PIC
          7. Child Care Centers
          8. Schools
          9. Swimming Pools
          10. Tattoo Artists Permits
          11. Other Establishment Types
          12. Property Information Search - ARIES
          13. Public Water Supply Referral
          14. Lead Poisoning Prevention
          15. SW INFO
        9. Family Home Visiting
        10. Family Success Alliance
          1. FSA Staff
            1. Antonia Cortes Sanchez
            2. Claudia Yerena
            3. Erika Cervantes
            4. Mariela Hernandez
            5. Dana Crews
          2. FSA Partner Organizations
          3. FSA Advisory Council
          4. Publications & Media
          5. About FSA
          6. Resource Guides
          7. Join Us
          8. FSA Newsletter
          9. FSA Meeting Minutes
          10. Equity Lens
          11. FSA Connections
          12. Success Stories Blog
            1. SOCIAL JUSTICE EVERYDAY
            2. HOME SWEET HOME
            3. INNOVATION GRANTS
        11. FIT Program of Orange County
        12. Health Education
          1. Health Communication Services
          2. Health Promotion
          3. Healthy Homes
          4. Tobacco Prevention, Control, & Cessation
          5. Healthy Carolinians
        13. Health Equity
          1. The Basics
          2. Healing Space
          3. OCHD Efforts
        14. Healthy Carolinians
          1. Committees
          2. Join Healthy Carolinians
          3. Prescription Drug Drop Boxes
          4. Publications
          5. Suicide Prevention
        15. Healthy Homes
        16. Health Topics of Interest
          1. Monkeypox
        17. Immigrant / Refugee Health
        18. Immunizations / Vaccinations
          1. Immunizaciones
          2. Vaccine Availability
        19. Kudos to Health Department Employees
        20. Media, Publications, & Resources
          1. Health-e-Radio
          2. Health Department Press Releases
          3. News Releases
          4. Online Health Resources
          5. Publications & Statistics
        21. Nutrition Services
          1. Nutrition Resources
          2. Nutrition Services Blog
        22. STD & HIV Testing
          1. HIV / AIDs Testing & Counseling
          2. STD Testing & Counseling
        23. Tobacco Regulations
          1. Smoke-Free Housing
          2. Smoke-Free Public Places
          3. Enforcement & Compliance
          4. File a Complaint
          5. Smoking Cessation
        24. Vital Records
        25. WIC (Women, Infants, & Children)
        26. Volunteer Opportunities
        27. Espanol
          1. Cafecitos
          2. Comunicados de Prensa
          3. Guía para Reuniones Sociales Privadas
          4. Health-e-Radio (Anuncios de Audio)
          5. Influenza / Gripe
          6. Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio
          7. Recursos de Salud para Inmigrantes
          8. Información Sobre la Tos Ferina en Español
      2. Housing
        1. Affordable Housing 101
        2. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
          1. Landlord Information
          2. Portability Information
          3. Participant Information
        3. Emergency Housing Assistance
        4. Ayuda de Emergencia para Vivienda
        5. Home Repair Programs
        6. Orange County Home Preservation Coalition
        7. HOME Program
        8. HOME-ARP
        9. Affordable Housing Bond
        10. Partnership to End Homelessness
        11. Housing Repair Contractors
        12. Affordable Housing Advisory Board
        13. Housing Authority Board
        14. Minimum Housing Code
        15. Longtime Homeowners Assistance (LHA) Program
        16. Eviction Diversion Program
      3. Human Resources Department
        1. Job Opportunities
        2. Job Interest Cards
        3. Applicant Log-In
        4. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action
        5. Classification & Compensation
      4. Information Technologies
        1. Public WiFi Locations
        2. Land Management Central Permitting System
          1. Phase 1
          2. Phase 2
        3. Fiber Project
      5. Library
        1. BORROW
          1. Books, DVDs, Hotspots, Kindles, Video Games
          2. Book Club Kits and Literacy Bags
          3. e-books & e-audiobooks
          4. My Account
          5. Magazines & Newspapers
          6. Reading Recommendations
          7. Search the Catalog
          8. Suggest a Purchase
        2. LEARN
          1. College Prep
          2. DigitalLearn
          3. Job & Business
          4. Local History Collection
          5. NC LIVE
          6. School Success
        3. ENGAGE
          1. Event Calendar
            1. Native American Heritage Month Social Distance Film Festival
          2. Virtual Author Events
          3. Book Clubs
          4. Friends of the Library
          5. Teen Advisory Board
        4. USE
          1. Computers & Technology
            1. Upload Files to Print
          2. Accessible Technology
          3. How to Use Your Library (Videos)
          4. Notary & Proctor Services
          5. Plan Your Visit
          6. Get a Library Card
            1. cloudLibrary Mobile App
          7. Study & Meeting Rooms
        5. ABOUT
          1. Locations & Hours
          2. Library News and e-Newsletter
          3. Employment
          4. Library Fees
          5. Library Policies
            1. Art Policy
            2. Circulation Policy
            3. Collection Development Policy
            4. Community Literature Policy
            5. Computer & Internet Use Policy
            6. Conduct & Courtesy Policy
            7. Donation Policy
            8. Group Visits Policy
            9. Privacy Policy
            10. Safe Child Policy
            11. Service Animal Policy
          6. Strategic Plan (2022-2027)
      6. Office of Equity & Inclusion
        1. Fair Housing
          1. Fair Housing Rights
          2. What Does Housing Discrimination Look Like?
          3. File a Fair Housing Complaint
            1. Housing Discrimination Complaint Form
            2. Formulario - Quejas de Discriminación de Vivienda
          4. Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance
          5. Contact Us
          6. Fair Housing & COVID-19
          7. Other Fair Housing Resources
        2. Accessibility
          1. Public Accommodations
            1. ADA Rights for County Government Services
          2. Language Access Services
          3. File a Complaint
            1. Discrimination Complaint Form
            2. Formulario de queja por discriminación
        3. HRC
          1. About the HRC
          2. HRC Agendas & Minutes
          3. HRC Events
            1. Past Events
              1. 2018 Events
                1. Conversation on the Proposed UDO Text Amendment
                2. Hate, Heritage, and Hope
              2. 2019 Events
                1. Protest Peril: Understanding 1st Amendment Rights
              3. 2021 Events
                1. Unraveling the #DefundthePolice Debate
                2. Ally, Accomplice, Advocate, Activist: What's the Difference?
              4. 2022 HRC Events
          4. The Pauli Murray Award
            1. About Dr. Pauli Murray
            2. My Name Is Pauli Murray Movie-Night
            3. Pauli Murray Award Winners
          5. Community Read
          6. HRC on Facebook
          7. HRC Monthly Meeting
        4. Community Resources
          1. Cafecitos
          2. Other Resources
          3. Veteran Hot Topics
          4. ​Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
        5. Events
          1. 2023 Building a Health Community
            1. Healthy Homes, Healthy Communities: A Critical Conversation
          2. 2023 Annual Mildred Council Community Dinner
          3. Fair Housing Basics Webinar
          4. Women's History Month
          5. Black History Month
          6. Past Events
            1. 2020 Events
              1. Policing & Racial Justice/Equity Listening Session
              2. African Americans and the Ballot
              3. Breaking Barriers: Women of Color & Right to Vote
              4. Ida B. Wells Virtual Series
              5. Women of Color: Stepping into their Power
            2. 2019 Events
              1. Women's History Month
            3. Fair Housing Training for Housing Providers
      7. Planning & Inspections
        1. Planning Home
        2. About Us
        3. Staff Directory
        4. Boards & Committees
        5. Building Inspections
        6. Applications, Forms, and Submittal Information
        7. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) 
        8. Development Services 
          1. Current Planning and Zoning
          2. Erosion Control and Stormwater Management
          3. Floodplain Protection
        9. Long Range & Comprehensive Planning
        10. Active Development Projects
          1. Projects Under Review
            1. Special Use Permit Application – SUP23-0007 (The Nest at 54 West, LLC)
            2. Zoning Atlas Amendment Rezoning Application Conventional District - MA23-0001 (Mount Carmel Baptist Church of Chapel Hill)
            3. Zoning Atlas Amendment Rezoning Application Conditional District - MA22-0004 (Lawrence Road Properties, LLC)
            4. Minor Flexible Subdivision SUB22-0042 (Fox Hill Farms)
            5. Minor Flexible Subdivision SUB22-0028 (Childress)
          2. Approved Projects
            1. Zoning Atlas Amendment Rezoning Application Conditional District - MA22-0006 (Snipes)
            2. Non-Residential Zoning Compliance Permit Application SPR21-0006 (Efland Industrial Park)
            3. Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat Revision SUB22-0011 (Lodges of Chapel Hill)
            4. Zoning Atlas Amendment – Master Plan Development Conditional Zoning (MPD-CZ) MA20-0003 (RTLP - Research Triangle Logistics Park)
        11. Maps and GIS Resources
        12. Building Permit & Inspections Inquiry
        13. Buckhorn Area Study
        14. Calendars
        15. Comprehensive Land Use
        16. Documents
        17. Greene Tract
        18. Hazard Mitigation Plans
        19. Lake Orange
      8. Register of Deeds
      9. Sheriff's Office
      10. Social Services
        1. Social Services
        2. Locations and Hours
        3. About DSS
          1. Additional Resources
          2. Community Partners
          3. Contact DSS
          4. Information & Statistics
          5. Social Services Board
          6. Volunteer & Donor Opportunities
            1. Friends of DSS
            2. Donation
            3. Holiday Program
              1. Donate Food
              2. Donate Money
              3. Donate Toys
              4. Sponsor
              5. Volunteer
        4. Economic Services
          1. Adult Medicaid
            1. Eligibility Information
            2. Application Information
            3. Programs
          2. Emergency Assistance
          3. Family & Children's Medicaid
            1. Eligibility Information
            2. Application Information
            3. Programs
          4. Food & Nutrition Services
            1. Eligibility Information
            2. Application Information
          5. Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
        5. Employment Services
          1. Food and Nutrition Employment and Training
          2. On-the-Job Training (OJT)
          3. Orange Works Employment and Training Center
            1. Training Workshops and Courses
          4. NC Works/ Skills Development Center
          5. Work First Employment Services
          6. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
        6. Services for Adults
          1. Adult Medicaid
          2. Adult Services
            1. Adult Daycare
            2. Adult Protective Services
            3. Guardianship
            4. In-Home Aid
            5. Placement Services
            6. Representative Payee
            7. Services for the Blind
          3. Special Needs Registry
            1. Eligibility Information
            2. Application Information
          4. Veteran Services
        7. Services For Children
          1. Adoption
          2. Child Care Subsidy
          3. Child Protective Services
          4. Family and Children's Medicaid
          5. Foster Care
            1. Open Heart Open Home
          6. Independent Living Program for Foster Children
          7. Work Permits
        8. Services For Familes
          1. Adolescent Parenting Program (APP)
          2. Economic Services
          3. Elderly & Disabled Services
          4. Family and Children's Medicaid
          5. Orange County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
            1. Currently Funded Programs
          6. Work First Family Assistance
        9. Other Programs & Services
          1. Other Programs & Services
          2. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFA)
          3. Voter Registration Services
          4. Refugee Resettlement Program
          5. Youth Enhancement Fund
          6. Holiday Program / Summer Camp Program
        10. Veteran Services
          1. Applying for Services
          2. Burial Benefits
          3. Dependent and Survivor Benefits
          4. Disability Benefits
          5. Other Services
          6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
          7. Events
      11. Solid Waste Management
        1. Solid Waste Management Home Page
        2. Request New or Replacement Curbside Cart
        3. What Goes in my Blue Recycle Cart?
        4. A-Z Waste & Recycle Guide
        5. Waste & Recycling Centers
          1. Hazardous Household Waste Drop-off
          2. 24-Hour Recycling Drop-off Sites
          3. Rigid Plastics Recycling & Drop-off
          4. Salvage Sheds
          5. Construction & Demolition Waste
          6. Food Waste Drop-Off Sites
        6. Recycling Collection
          1. Urban Curbside (Weekly Collection)
          2. Rural Curbside (Every Other Week)
            1. Rural Recycling Routes
          3. Multi-Unit Housing Recycling
          4. Commercial Recycling
        7. Disposal Operations
          1. Regulated Recyclable Material Ordinance
          2. Mulch & Compost
          3. Lead Paint & Asbestos
        8. Road to Zero Waste (Master Plan)
          1. What Does "Zero Waste" Mean?
          2. Solid Waste Master Plan Goals
        9. Orange County Recycling Stars Program
        10. Glass On The Side Program
        11. Shred Center
        12. Education & Outreach
          1. Composting Education
            1. Composting Presentations and Workshops
            2. Compost at Home
            3. Compost Bins For Sale
          2. Waste Reduction
            1. Skip the Straw
            2. Skip the Stuff
            3. Zero Waste Move Out/Move In
          3. Get Involved
          4. Organizations that Accept Items for Reuse
          5. Where Does Our Recycling Go?
          6. Waste Matters Newsletter
        13. Sign Up for Our Newsletter
        14. Administration
          1. Inclement Weather / Unscheduled Changes
          2. Solid Waste Programs Fee
          3. Solid Waste Advisory Group (SWAG)
        15. Frequently Asked Questions
        16. Contact Us
      12. Tax Administration
        1. Home
        2. Tax Payment Options
        3. Tax Bill Informational Inserts
        4. Property Tax Assistance Programs
          1. Home
          2. Elderly and Permanently Disabled Assistance
          3. Disabled American Veteran Program
          4. Solid Waste Programs Fee Financial Assistance
          5. Exempt Property
          6. Present Use Value
          7. Builder Exclusion
          8. Longtime Homeowner Assistance Program
        5. Address Related Information (ARIES)
        6. Ambulance Billing
        7. Tax Assessment
          1. Home
          2. Annual Listing
          3. Assistance Programs
          4. Business Personal Property
          5. Real Property
          6. Revaluation
          7. Appeals
          8. FAQs
        8. Annual Listing
          1. Home
          2. Individual Personal Property
            1. Home
            2. Vehicle Registration Gap Property Tax Notice
          3. Business Personal Property
            1. Home
            2. Upload Scanned Business Listing Forms
            3. Appeal Business Personal Property
            4. Business Opening,Closing and Selling
            5. FAQs
          4. Licensed Motor Vehicles
            1. Home
            2. Vehicle Registration Gap Property Tax Notice
            3. Appeals & Proration
          5. Real Property
            1. Home
            2. Property Record Card Search
            3. Orange Public Comper Search
        9. Business Personal Property
          1. Home
          2. Upload Scanned Business Listing Forms
          3. Appeal Business Personal Property
          4. Business Opening,Closing and Selling
          5. FAQs
        10. Vehicle Taxes
          1. Home
          2. Appeals & Proration
          3. Vehicle Registration Gap Property Tax Notice
        11. Appealing Your Value
          1. Home
          2. Formal Appeal to Board of Equalization & Review
          3. Board of Equalization & Review Minutes
          4. NC Property Tax Commission Appeal Site
          5. Fee Assessment Appeal
        12. Revenue & Collections
          1. Home
          2. Tax Payment Options
          3. Delinquent Collection Remedies
          4. Attachments & Garnishments
          5. Sheriff's Warrants
          6. Real and Personal Property Auctions
          7. Attachment of North Carolina State Refund
          8. Beverage License
          9. Occupancy Taxes
          10. Mobile Home Moving Permit
          11. FAQs
        13. Tax Auctions
          1. Home
          2. Current Property Auctions
          3. Mobile Home Moving Permits
            1. Home
            2. In Rem Foreclosure
          4. FAQs
        14. GIS / Addressing / Land Records
          1. Home
          2. GIS Maps
          3. Download GIS Data
          4. Orange Address Database Search
          5. PINLookup
          6. Road Naming & Addressing Ordinance Information
          7. GIS / Addressing / Land Records FAQs
          8. GIS/Addressing/Land Records
        15. GIS Maps
        16. Business License, Tax & Permit
          1. Home
          2. Beverage License
          3. Occupancy Tax
          4. Mobile Home Moving Permit
        17. Tax Rates and Fees Information
        18. Contact & Location
        19. Chat
        20. Property Tax Data Downloads
      13. Transportation Services
        1. Transportation Planning
          1. 2017 Orange County Transit Plan
          2. 2020 Orange County Transit Plan
          3. 2022 Orange County Transit Plan
        2. Public Transit
          1. Public Announcements
          2. Title VI
          3. Forms
          4. Transit Partners
          5. MOD
          6. Commuter Options Program
          7. Passenger Rights
          8. American with Disabilities Act
          9. Demand Response Services
          10. Fixed Routes
        3. OUTBoard
      14. Visitor's Bureau
        1. Chapel Hill/Orange County Annual Report (PDF)
        2. Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
        3. 2022 Strategic Plans
        4. 2022 Tourism Marketing
        5. 2021 Strategic Plans
        6. Staycation Ideas
        7. Local BBQ
        8. Black Owned Businesses
        9. Orange County Cares
        10. Orange Slices Archives
        11. 2022 Outdoor Venues for Weddings and Events
        12. Official Website for Visitors Bureau
    5. Government Resources
      1. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    ▲ Back to Top

  3. Services

    1. Aging Services
    2. Animal Services
      1. License your Pet
      2. Make a Donation to Animal Services
      3. Report a Coyote Incident
      4. Search for an Adoptable Pet
      5. Lost & Found Pet Resources
    3. Child Support Services
    4. Economic Development Services
      1. Search for a Farm
      2. Search for a Farm Product or Service
      3. How do I start a business?
      4. Can local businesses get help from the county?
    5. Elections Services
      1. Check Voter Registration
      2. Download Election Data
      3. Find Your Voting District & Elected Officials
      4. Locate Polls
      5. Absentee Ballot Request
    6. Employment Services
      1. Apply for a Job
      2. Search for Job Opportunities
      3. Search NCWorks Jobs
      4. Submit a Job Interest Card
    7. Facilities Services
      1. Find Waste & Recycling Centers
      2. Report Road Sign Problem
      3. Reserve a Facility
    8. Finances Services
      1. Apply to be a Bidder
      2. Buy Surplus County Equipment & Property
      3. Search RFPs & Bids
    9. Government Services
      1. Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agendas
      2. Board of County Commissioners Meeting Documents
      3. Codes & Ordinances
      4. Donate to the Orange County Community Giving Fund
      5. Subscribe to a County Email Distribution Group
      6. Volunteer for an Advisory Board or Commission
      7. Watch Board of County Commissioners Meetings
    10. Housing Services
    11. Inspections Services
      1. Ask an Environmental Health Specialist
      2. Ask an Inspector
      3. Ask a Planner
      4. Building Permits
      5. Permitting Information Portal
      6. Restaurant Inspections
      7. Septic Permits
      8. Well and / or Septic System Information
      9. Well Permits
      10. Well Water Testing
    12. Land Records & GIS Services
      1. Address Related Information (ARIES)
      2. Download GIS Data
      3. GIS Maps
      4. Mailing Labels by Proximity
      5. Property Ownership & History
      6. Real Estate Sales
      7. Static Planning Maps
      8. Verify Addresses
      9. Zoning Maps
    13. Library Services
      1. Library Home Page
      2. Library Collection
      3. Pay Library Fines Online
      4. Your Library Account
    14. Public Assistance / Social Safety Net
      1. DSS Benefit Estimator Tool
      2. Partnership to End Homelessness
    15. Public Safety Services
      1. Obtain a Burn Permit
      2. Sex Offender Registry
      3. Your Fire District Information
    16. Recreation Services
      1. Register for an Activity
      2. Reserve a Facility
    17. Recycling & Disposal
      1. A-Z Recycle Guide
      2. Recycle Routes
      3. Waste & Recycling Centers
      4. Landfill & Disposal
    18. Register of Deeds Services
      1. Deeds Document Inquiry
    19. Stay Connected
    20. Taxation Services
      1. Foreclosed Property
      2. Pay Taxes Online
      3. Property Ownership & History
      4. Tax Bills
    21. Veteran Services
    ▲ Back to Top

  4. Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Chapel Hill / Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
    3. Commercial Recycling
    4. Hillsborough / Orange Chamber of Commerce
    5. Inspections & Permits
    6. Orange County Business Taxes & Licensing
    7. Orange County Economic Development Website
    8. Planning & Inspections Department
    9. Property Information
    10. Public Transportation
    11. Register of Deeds
    12. Tax Administration
    13. Vendor Application
    ▲ Back to Top

  5. Visiting

    1. About Orange County
    2. Orange County Arts Commission
    3. Community Events
    4. Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitor's Bureau
    5. Community News
    6. Parks & Facilities
    7. Reserve a County Park
    8. Things to Do
    9. Visit Hillsborough
    10. Where to Stay
    11. Holiday Calendar
    ▲ Back to Top

  6. How Do I...

    1. Severe Weather Delays & Closings
    2. Adopt a Pet from the Animal Shelter
    3. Apply For
      1. Absentee Ballot by Mail
      2. Advisory Board or Commission
      3. Arts Grant
      4. Beverage License
      5. Building Permit
      6. Burn Permit
      7. Business License
      8. Child Support
      9. County Government Academy
      10. Employment Opportunities
      11. Erosion Control Permit
      12. Food & Nutrition Services
      13. Library Card
      14. Marriage License
      15. Passport
      16. Well or Septic System Permit (PDF)
      17. Small Business Loan
      18. Waste Hauler's License
      19. Well permit
    4. Find
      1. County Office Locations
      2. Fire District Information
      3. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Data Files
      4. My County Commissioner
      5. Property Tax Information
      6. Recycling Information
        1. Shred-A-Thon Schedule
        2. Waste Convenience Centers
        3. What is Recyclable in Orange County
        4. Where to Bring Paint, Pesticides, & Other Chemical
        5. Where to Recycle Electronics
        6. Where to Recycle Mattresses
      7. School District Information
      8. Tax Assistance Programs
      9. Waste Convenience Centers
      10. County Department Directory
      11. Early Voting Locations
    5. Pay
      1. For a Class, Activity or Event
      2. For a Pet License
      3. For a Picnic Shelter or Other Facility Reservation
      4. My Child Support
      5. My Library Fines
      6. My Property Taxes
    6. Register
      1. For a Class, Camp, Activity or Event
      2. To Vote
      3. For Orange County Alerts - Emergency Notification
    7. Request
      1. Curbside Recycling Cart
      2. Property Tax Appeal
      3. Tax Preparation Assistance
      4. To Replace a Missing Road Sign
      5. Well and / or Septic System Information
      6. Well Water Testing
      7. Birth Certificate
      8. Death Certificate
      9. Public records
    8. Reserve a County Facility or Picnic Shelter
    9. Sign Up For
      1. Notifications
      2. Orange County Alerts emergency notifications
      3. Sign up for e-Newsletters
    10. Volunteer
    ▲ Back to Top

  7. CustomLinks_6

    1. Orange County Broadband Initiative
    ▲ Back to Top

  8. CustomLinks_14

    1. Orange County Broadband Initiative
      1. Open Broadband Partnership
      2. Broadband Task Force
        1. Meeting Info
      3. Map
    ▲ Back to Top