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  2. 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. Waste Hauler's License
      18. 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
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  3. Government

    1. Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
      1. About Volunteer Boards & Commissions
      2. Volunteer Board Descriptions and Rosters
      3. Volunteer Boards & Commissions Vacancies
      4. Volunteer Board Policies and Procedures
      5. Duties & Strategic Goals
      6. Public Comment
      7. Code of Ordinances
      8. Public Participation Policy
      9. Opioid Settlement Funds
        1. Substance Use and Harm Reduction Services
        2. Opioid Settlement Funds Awards
      10. Donna S. Baker Meeting Room
      11. 2024 School Bond Referendum
      12. Board of County Commissioners Meeting Dates
    2. Departments A - F
      1. Aging
        1. Aging Home
        2. About Us | Get Connected
        3. Hours & Locations
        4. Senior Center Programs
          1. Aging Home
          2. Activity Calendars
          3. Health & Wellness
          4. Register for Classes
          5. Senior Centers Registration
          6. Senior Games
          7. Seymour Technology Center
        5. Register for Classes
        6. Endless Possibilities Activity Guide
          1. Aging Home
          2. Activity Calendars
          3. Community News for Caregivers
          4. Endless Possibilities E-Newsletter
        7. Aging Transitions Services
          1. Aging Home
          2. Aging in Place Support Services
            1. Aging Home
            2. Durable Medical Equipment
            3. Home Safety Assessments
          3. Caregiver Support Services
            Aging Home
          4. Long-Term Care
            1. Aging Home
            2. Care at Home
            3. Facility-Based Care
            4. Long-Term Care Facility Locator Map
            5. SHARP Direct Care Worker Awards
          5. Social Engagement Programs
            1. R Place
            2. Memory Café
            3. Dementia Friendly Communities
            4. News and Media
          6. Transportation
          7. Conscious Aging Digital Bookshelf
            1. Aging Home
            2. Itineraries 2005
            3. Itineraries 2006
            4. Itineraries 2007
            5. Itineraries 2008
            6. Itineraries 2009
            7. Itineraries 2011
            8. Itineraries 2012
            9. Itineraries 2013
          8. Hoarding Taskforce
        8. Community Resource Guide
        9. Activity Calendars
        10. Health & Wellness
          1. Aging Home
          2. Fitness Memberships
            Aging Home
        11. Volunteer
          1. Aging Home
          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)
        12. Project EngAGE
          1. Aging Home
          2. In the Media
          3. Senior Resource Teams
          4. Publications and Resources
          5. Class Photos
        13. Aging Well Together Radio Show
        14. Employment Services for Older Adults
          Aging Home
        15. Medicare Assistance
          1. Aging Home
          2. New to Medicare
          3. Changing Your Medicare Plan
          4. Help with Medicare Costs
          5. Medicare Class Schedule
        16. Tax Return Assistance
          1. Aging Home
          2. In-Person VITA
          3. Virtual VITA
          4. DIY Taxes
          5. VITA 2026 – Eligibility Guidelines
          6. VITA 2026 – What to Bring for Tax Return Preparation
          7. Resources
          8. Volunteer
          9. History & Sponsors
        17. Transportation
          Aging Home
        18. Master Aging Plan
          1. Aging
          2. 2022-27 Orange County Master Aging Plan (MAP)
          3. 2017-22 Orange Co Master Aging Plan (MAP)
            Meeting Documents
          4. 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
          5. 2007-2011 Orange County Master Aging Plan (MAP)
          6. SHARP Direct Care Worker Awards
            1. Aging
            2. 2024 Direct Care Worker Awards
            3. 2023 Direct Care Worker Awards
            4. 2022 Direct Care Worker Awards
            5. 2021 Direct Care Worker Awards
            6. 2020 Direct Care Worker Awards
            7. 2019 Direct Care Worker Awards
            8. 2018 Direct Care Worker Awards
            9. 2017 Direct Care Worker Awards
            10. 2016 Direct Care Worker Awards
            11. 2025 Direct Care Worker Awards
        19. Chinese Resources
        20. Speakers Bureau
        21. Boards & Committees
          1. Advisory Board on Aging
          2. Adult Care Home & Nursing Home Community Adv. Com.
          3. Friends of the Senior Centers
          4. Wellness Program Advisory Board
        22. COVID-19 Resources for Seniors
        23. Out on the Edge Radio Show
      2. Alliance Health
      3. Animal Services
        1. Available Pets
          1. Available Pets
            1. Application Submitted!
            2. Information Received
              Thank you!
            3. Working Barn Cats
            4. Adopt Kittens In Pairs
          2. All Animals
          3. 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
          4. Foster Opportunities
            1. Kitten Foster Program
            2. Dog Foster Program
            3. Dog Day Out
            4. SAFE Foster Program
          5. Placement Partners / Rescues
            Placement Partner Resources
          6. Selecting a Pet
          7. Available Pets
        2. Pet Help Resources
          1. Spay / Neuter
            Spay & Neuter: Overview/Statistics
          2. Pet Training
          3. Bringing Animals To The Shelter
          4. Reporting & Searching For Lost or Found Pets
          5. Pet Help Resources
          6. Microchips
          7. Animal Clinic
          8. Pet Food Assistance
          9. Veterinary Care Assistance Program
          10. Housing Assistance
        3. Animal Control & Protection
          1. Cruelty Complaints & Concerns
          2. Dangerous Dogs
          3. Hunting Deer with Dogs
          4. Nuisance Animals
          5. Ordinances and Fees
            1. Orange County NC Animal Control Ordinance
            2. 2018 FAQ: Ordinance Amendments
          6. Rabies
            1. Low-Cost Clinics
            2. Protecting Your Pet from Rabies
            3. 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
            2. Wildlife Information & Tips
            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
            Deceased Animals
        4. Get Involved
          1. Volunteer Program
          2. 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. Additional Resources
            7. Overview of Achievements
              1. 2023 Achievements
              2. 2022 Achievements
              3. 2024 Achievements
          3. Get Involved!
          4. Donating
          5. Socially Conscious Animal Community
            1. Responsibilities
            2. How You Can Help
          6. Shelter Medicine Internship
        5. How Do I...
          1. Contact Us
            Animal Services
          2. Get Involved
            1. About Us
            2. Donations
              1. CGF
              2. Animal Supplies
              3. Animal Services Public Art Project
              4. Pat Sanford Animal Welfare Award
              5. Donate In Honor Of
            3. Advisory Board
              1. Advisory Board & Hearing Panel Pool
              2. Standing Committees
            4. Sign Up for Our Newsletter
            5. Volunteers
              How To Help
            6. Calendar
          3. Find
            1. Lost & Found Pet Resources
            2. Low-Cost Clinics
            3. Pet Food Assistance
            4. Veterinary Care Assistance Program
            5. Resources and Reports
          4. Learn More About...
            1. Volunteer Opportunities
            2. Adopting A Pet
              1. Available Pets
              2. All Animals
              3. Adopting
              4. Foster Opportunities
              5. Placement Partners / Rescues
              6. Selecting a Pet
              7. Available Pets
            3. Foster Opportunities
              1. Kitten Foster Program
                Highs & Lows of Kitten Fostering
              2. Dog Foster Program
              3. Dog Day Out
              4. SAFE Foster Program
            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. Cruelty Complaints & Concerns
            2. Donations
            3. Kitten Foster Program & Form
            4. Public Information Request
          6. Photo Tips For Shelter Animals
      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. Community Centers
          1. Cedar Grove Community Center
          2. Efland-Cheeks Community Center
          3. Rogers Road Community Center
        4. Facility Locator
        5. Facility Services
        6. Property For Sale
        7. Reports
        8. Reserve a Room
        9. Utilities
      6. Child Support Services
      7. Community Relations
        1. News Releases
        2. Orange County Broadband Initiative 
          1. Lumos/ARPA Broadband Project
            1. Lumos/ARPA Broadband Project
              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
              23. December 10, 2025 
        3. Orange County Government Gazette
        4. Orange County Roadshow
        5. Online Public Records Request
        6. Electronic Newsletters
        7. Orange County social media
        8. County Government Academy
          Curriculum & Schedule
        9. Volunteer for Orange County
        10. Sign up for Community Relations Newsletter
        11. Community Giving Fund
          1. Donation Options
          2. Tropical Storm Chantal Donations
        12. Guide to Orange County Government
        13. ARPA Funds
        14. Orange County-Durham Tech Promise
        15. Journey of Reconciliation
        16. Flag Ordinance FAQ
        17. Office Relocations
        18. Orange County Logo Style Guide (PDF)
        19. Strategic Communications Plan (PDF)
        20. Give us your feedback
        21. Funding Opportunities
        22. Federal and State Funding Awards and Grants
        23. Orange County Statement on Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill
      8. Cooperative Extension
      9. County Manager's Office
        1. County Budgets
          1. Annual Operating Budget
          2. Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
          3. Proposed Budget Amendments
        2. Orange County Arts Commission
        3. Sustainability
          1. Climate Action Plan
          2. Community Sustainability
            1. Events & Programs
            2. Sustainability Resources
              1. What You Can Do at Work and at Home
              2. Electric Vehicles
                1. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
                2. Why Drive an EV?
                3. Leave Your Leaves
              3. Electronic Waste Recycling
                El reciclaje de los desechos electrónicos
              4. Energy 
                1. Solar Energy
                  Solarize the Triangle
              5. Green Catering List
              6. Business Sustainability Resources
                1. Sustainable Business Toolkit
                2. C-PACE
            3. Climate Connection (Quarterly Sustainability Newsletter)
            4. Community Resilience
            5. Trees for a Greener Orange
              1. How to Plant & Care for Your Tree
              2. Tree Giveaway
            6. Idling Reduction Campaign
            7. Orange County Climate Council
              Climate Council 2019-2022 Products 
            8. Ripple Awards
          3. Community Climate Action Grant Program
            1. CCAGP Success Stories
            2. Past Grant Recipients
            3. Donate
          4. Goals and Targets
            Waste Wise Events
          5. Impact in Action
          6. Contact Us
          7. Come Volunteer With Us
        4. Outside Agencies
          1. Funding Process
          2. Contracts & Reporting
        5. Transparency
        6. Public Records Policy
          Request public records
        7. Legal Notices
          1. ADA Notice of Rights
            ADA Complaint Reporting Procedure
          2. Non-Discrimination and Non-Retaliation Policy
          3. Language Access Policy
          4. LEP Policy
          5. Social Media Policy
        8. BOCC Elections Advisory Group
        9. Schools Safety Task Force
        10. Crisis Diversion Facility
        11. Strategic Plan
          1. Environmental Protection and Climate Action
          2. Healthy Community
          3. Housing for All
          4. Multi-Modal Transportation
          5. Public Education-Learning Community
          6. Diverse and Vibrant Economy
      10. Criminal Justice Resource Department
        1. The First 24 Hours After an Arrest
        2. Pretrial Services
        3. Behavioral Health Support
        4. Diversion and Deflection Programs
          1. Adult Pre-Arrest Diversion (OC-PAD)
          2. Youth Deflection Program (YDP)
          3. The Lantern Project
          4. Community Care and Diversion Response (CCDR)
          5. Street Outreach, Harm Reduction and Deflection
          6. Submit a Diversion/Deflection Referral
        5. Recovery Courts
        6. Restoration Legal Counsel
        7. Local Reentry Council
          1. Reentry Resources
          2. Reentry Highlights - Written Work
          3. Event Registration
          4. "Welcome Home?" Documentary
        8. Financial Assistance for Justice Involved County Residents
        9. Justice Advisory Council
        10. Community Resource Guide
        11. Diversion News - CJRD Diversion Newsletter
        12. News
      11. Dept. of Environment, Agriculture & Parks & Rec
        1. 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
        2. Natural & Cultural Resources
          1. Future Parks & Preserves
          2. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory & Forecast
          3. Lands Legacy program
            Funding & Awards
          4. Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST)
            Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) Report
          5. Voluntary Agricultural Districts
          6. The State of Environment Report
          7. Park Conservation Stewardship Volunteer
        3. 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
            4. Resource Conservation Workshop
          5. Financial Assistance
          6. Soil & Water Conservation FAQs
          7. Voluntary Agricultural Districts In Orange County
        4. Recreation
          1. Recreation Division
          2. Recreation Program Guide (PDF)
          3. General Information
            1. Policies & Procedures
            2. Recreation Division Newsletter Signup
            3. SMS Text Notifications
            4. Volunteer
          4. Recreation Programs
            1. Pre-School
              1. Buckets & Boots
              2. Budding Artists
              3. Hillsborough Little Hikers
              4. Kiddies in the Kitchen
              5. Little Scientists
              6. Preschool Academy
            2. Youth
              1. Chef Junior
              2. Chef Senior
              3. Chess Beginner Class
              4. Chess Mixed Level Class
              5. Creative Arts Junior
              6. Creative Arts Senior
              7. Martial Arts
              8. STEM Challenge Junior
              9. STEM Challenge Senior
            3. Teens
              1. Chess Beginner Class
              2. Chess Mixed Level Class
              3. Martial Arts
            4. Adults
              1. Martial Arts
              2. Tai Chi - Saturday Morning
              3. Tai Chi - Sunday
              4. Yoga
          5. Athletic Programs
            1. Pre-School
              1. Little Linksters
              2. Start Smart Baseball
              3. Start Smart Soccer
              4. Start Smart Sports Development
            2. Youth
              1. Basketball - Youth League Winter
              2. Basketball - Youth League Summer
              3. Little Linksters
              4. Open Gym Programs
              5. Soccer Clinic
              6. Soccer - Youth League Spring
              7. Soccer - Youth League Fall
              8. Tennis Clinic from Empact Tennis
              9. Volleyball - Youth Girls League Spring
            3. Teens
              1. Open Gym Programs
              2. Soccer Clinic
              3. Soccer - Youth League Spring
              4. Soccer - Youth League Fall
              5. Tennis Clinic from Empact Tennis
              6. Volleyball - Youth Girls League Spring
            4. Adults
              1. Basketball - Adult Men's League Winter/Spring
              2. Basketball - Adult Men's League Summer
              3. Volleyball - Adult Co-Rec League
              4. Open Gym Programs
          6. Childcare Services
            1. After School
            2. Preschool Academy
            3. School's Out Fun Day Camp
          7. Summer Camps
            1. Summer Camp Guide (PDF)
            2. Counselor in Training
          8. Special Events
            1. Egg Hunt
            2. Family Valentine's Dance
          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. Perry Hills Mini Park
            11. River Park & Farmers' Market Pavillion
            12. Seven Mile Creek Natural Area
            13. Soccer.Com Center
        5. Program / Facilities Registration
          Refund Policy
        6. 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
            Twin Creeks (Moniese Nomp) Park
          7. Hollow Rock Nature Park
          8. Little River Regional Park & Natural Area
            Little River Regional Park Master Plan Appendices 
          9. Orange County Sportsplex
          10. Perry Hills Mini Park
          11. River Park & Farmers' Market Pavillion
          12. Seven Mile Creek Natural Area
          13. Soccer.Com Center
        7. Orange County Trails Plan
        8. Parks Locator Map
        9. Photo Contest
        10. Documents & Plans
        11. State of the Environment
        12. 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
        13. H2Orange
          1. Drought Information
            1. Drought Awareness for Our Community
            2. Drought Status
          2. Groundwater
            1. Groundwater Observation Well Network Information
              1. Background Information
                Goals
            2. Groundwater Quality Information
          3. Related Links
          4. Stormwater
          5. Surface Water Information
          6. Water Conservation
            Water Conservation Strategy Links
          7. Weather Information
        14. Environmental Responsibility Goal
        15. Creek Week
        16. Creek Week Resources
        17. Interactive Trails/Greenways map
      12. Economic Development
        1. Communities
        2. Facts & Demographics
        3. Starting a Business
        4. Taxes & Licensing
        5. Business Resources
          1. Natural Disaster Recovery Resources
          2. Minority Business Resources
          3. Sustainability
        6. Financial Resources
        7. Orange County Grants
          Grant Success Stories
        8. Economic Development Areas
        9. Sites & Buildings 
        10. Article 46
        11. Business Lists
        12. About Us
        13. Economic Development Advisory Board
        14. Orange County Agriculture Resources
        15. Pressroom
      13. Elections
        1. Homepage/Current News
        2. Photo ID- REQUIRED for Voting
        3. Board of Elections Members & Meetings
        4. Filing for Office
        5. Voter Registration Repair Project
        6. Early Voting
        7. Early Voting Wait Time Tracker
        8. Voter Registration
        9. Absentee Voting By Mail
        10. Sample Ballots, Maps, & Voting Location Info
        11. Outreach Resources
        12. Work in Elections
        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 & Sign Info
          Campaign Disclosure Reports
        15. Legal Notices
        16. Election Related Links
        17. Past Results
        18. Limited English Proficiency Services
        19. Map Your Trip 
        20. Voting Location Changes
        21. 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
        22. Lion's Club Merger Into Carrboro, Owasa, & Town Hall Precincts
        23. Homeland Security Grant Program award to replace Unity 3.4.1.1
      14. Emergency Services
        1. About Emergency Services
        2. CERT Program
        3. Disaster / Emergency Preparedness
          1. Hot Weather Resources
          2. Local Hazards
            1. Floods
            2. Hurricanes
            3. Thunderstorms
            4. Tornadoes
            5. Winter Storms
            6. << Return to Ready Orange
          3. Preparedness Resources
          4. Build a Kit
          5. Make a Plan
          6. Stay Informed
          7. Tropical Storm Chantal Resources
        4. Emergency Services Partners
        5. Employment
        6. 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
        7. 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
        8. Public Announcements
          Communication & Disasters
        9. Special Events Planning
        10. When to Call 911
        11. Departmental Use
        12. Outside Agency Use
        13. Orange County Emergency Medical Services
          1. Hiring Information
          2. Community Health and Safety
          3. History of Orange County EMS
          4. Continuing Medical Education, Field Training, and Leadership Development
          5. << Return to EMS Top Page
          6. << Return to Emergency Services Top Page
        14. Hazardous Materials
          1. LEPC
          2. Tier II Reporting
        15. Plans and Projects
          1. Joint Public Safety Training Facility Workgroup
          2. Eno-Haw Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
          3. Countywide Radio Communications Project
          4. Long Term Care Facilities Planning
          5. Long Term Recovery and Transformation Plan
          6. Climate Action Plan
          7. Regional Resilience Assessment
        16. Debriefing Resources
      15. 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
        6. Financial Reporting
    3. Departments G - Z
      1. Health Department
        1. Health Department Home Page
        2. Billing information for the Health Department
        3. Board of Health
        4. Community Health Assessment
        5. Dental Clinic
        6. Emergency Preparedness
        7. Environmental Health
          1. Septic Systems
          2. Wells
          3. Water Testing
            Water Sample Info
          4. Food Safety for Retail Food Service Establishments
            Food Service Establishment Forms & Applications
          5. Swimming Pools
          6. Tattoo Artists Permits
          7. Clean Your Phone
        8. Family Home Visiting
        9. Family Success Alliance
        10. FIT Program of Orange County
        11. Health Promotion and Education
        12. Healthy Carolinians of Orange County
        13. Healthy Homes
        14. Compliment our (Kudos to) Health Department Staff
        15. Measles
        16. Medical Clinic
          1. Adult Health
          2. Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening
          3. Child and Teen Health
          4. Counseling for Medical Clinic Patients
          5. Family Home Visiting
          6. Family Planning Services
          7. Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines
          8. Immunizations / Vaccinations
          9. Maternal Health
          10. Prenatal Health Care
          11. Nutrition Counseling and Diabetes Management
            Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Program
          12. Overdose Prevention Services
          13. Primary Care (Sick Care)
          14. Providers-Only Portal (POP)
          15. Rabies Exposure Counseling & Vaccination
          16. Safe Syringe Iniative
          17. Additional Health Care Resources
        17. Nutrition Counseling and Diabetes Management
          Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Program
        18. Plan Your Visit to the Health Department
        19. Prescription Drug Drop Boxes
        20. Press releases from the Health Department
          1. Orange County Health Department Identifies Potential Measles Exposure at an Orange County Location
          2. Orange County 2024 State of the County Health Report Available
          3. Registration Now Open for Orange County’s Second Annual Opioid Settlement Funds Community Meeting
          4. Orange County Board of Health Champions Youth Mental Health with Resolution on Screen Time
          5. Quit Nicotine for Good! Orange County Health Department Offers Freshstart Class in May 2025
          6. New Date for Bringing Immunity to the Community: Measles Updates for Partners and Providers
          7. Bringing Immunity to the Community: Measles Updates for Partners and Providers
        21. Quit Nicotine for Good!
        22. Rabies Exposure and Treatment
        23. Refugee Health Services
        24. Report a Communicable Disease
        25. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
        26. Substance Use and Harm Reduction Services
        27. Smoke-Free Orange County
        28. Suicide Prevention
        29. Vaccine Requirements for Children
        30. Vital Records
        31. WIC (Women, Infants, & Children)
      2. Housing
        1. Affordable Housing 101
        2. Affordable Housing Advisory Board
        3. Affordable Housing Bond
        4. Affordable Housing List
        5. Ayuda de Emergencia para Vivienda
        6. Cold Weather Shelter
        7. Emergency Housing Assistance
        8. Eviction Diversion Program
        9. HOME Program
        10. HOME-ARP
        11. Home Preservation Coalition
        12. Home Repair Programs
        13. Housing Authority Board
        14. Housing Repair Contractors
        15. Housing Resource Guide (Guía de recursos)
        16. Landlord Resources
        17. Longtime Homeowners Assistance (LHA) Program
        18. Minimum Housing Code
        19. Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (OCPEH)
          1. About Us
          2. Cold Weather Shelter
          3. Committees
          4. Funding
            CoC
          5. Governance
          6. Housing Helpline
          7. How To Get Involved
          8. Landlord Assistance
          9. Rapid Rehousing
          10. SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
          11. Street Outreach, Harm Reduction and Deflection (SOHRAD)
        20. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
          1. Landlord Information
          2. Portability Information
          3. Participant Information
          4. PBV
      3. Human Resources Department
        1. Job Opportunities
        2. Job Interest Cards
        3. Applicant Log-In
        4. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action
        5. Classification & Compensation
        6. Risk Management
      4. Information Technologies
        1. Public WiFi Locations
        2. Permitting Information Portal
          1. Permitting Information Portal FAQ
          2. Permitting Information Portal-General Information
      5. Library
        1. BORROW
          1. Books, DVDs, Hotspots, Kindles, Video Games
          2. e-books & e-audiobooks
          3. My Account
          4. Magazines & Newspapers
          5. Reading Recommendations
          6. Search the Catalog
            Getting Started With Your Catalog
          7. Suggest a Purchase
          8. Interlibrary Loan
            Request Interlibrary Loan
        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
          2. Book Clubs
          3. Friends of the Library
          4. Teen Advisory Group
          5. Volunteer at the Library
        4. USE
          1. Computers & Technology
            1. Upload Files to Print
            2. Orange County Technology Resources
          2. Accessible Technology
          3. Notary & Proctor Services
          4. Plan Your Visit
          5. Get a Library Card
          6. DELIVEReads
          7. Study & Meeting Rooms
        5. ABOUT
          1. Locations & Hours
          2. Library News and e-Newsletter
          3. Employment
          4. Library Fees
          5. Library Policies
            1. Borrowing and Library Fee Policy
            2. Collection Development Policy
            3. Community Literature Policy
            4. Computer & Internet Use Policy
            5. Conduct & Courtesy Policy
            6. Donation Policy
            7. Group Visits Policy
            8. Privacy Policy
            9. Safe Child Policy
            10. Service Animal Policy
          6. Strategic Plan (2022-2027)
      6. Office of Civil Rights & Civic Life
        1. Accessibility Resources & Services
          1. Language Access Services
          2. ADA Rights for County Government Services
          3. File a Discrimination Complaint
            1. Discrimination Complaint Form
            2. Formulario de queja por discriminación
        2. Civil Rights & Fair Housing
          1. Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance
          2. Fair Housing Rights & Protections
            1. Fair Housing Rights
            2. Other Fair Housing Resources
            3. File a Fair Housing Complaint/Presentar una Queja de Discriminación
              Housing Discrimination Complaint Form
          3. Public Accommodations
        3. Human Relations Commission
          1. Human Relations Commission Monthly Meetings
          2. Human Relations Commission Policies & Procedures
        4. 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)
        5. Training & Education
          1. Workshops & Learning Opportunities
          2. Civic Learning Library
            1. Know Your Rights
              1. Know Your Rights: Immigration & Refugee Protections in Orange County
              2. New North Carolina State Legislation
        6. Outreach, Programs & Events
          1. Annual Mildred Council Community Dinner
          2. Black History Month in Orange County
          3. Community Conversations
          4. Annual Pauli Murray Awards
            1. About Dr. Pauli Murray
            2. Celebrating Youth Perspectives: 2025 Human Relations Student Contest Winners
          5. Human Relations Student Contest
          6. Listening, Learning, and Building Together
          7. Partnership Opportunities
          8. Past Events
            1. Past Events: 2025 Community Programs & Celebrations
              1. 2025 Women's History Month
                1. My Name is Pauli Film Discussion
                2. Color Me Bad: A Color-in Retreat
              2. Youth Leadership Academy Info Session | Orange County, April 17, 2025
              3. We Are a Poem: An Evening of Poetry, Resilience & Joy
              4. 2025 Juneteenth Celebration
              5. 2025 Black History Month
                1. Judging Juries Film Screening & Discussion
                2. ORIGIN by Ava DuVernay: Film Screening
                3. The Sum of Us: Community Read & Panel Discussion
            2. 2024 Events
              1. 2024 Community Dinner
              2. Juneteenth Celebration 2024: Land · Body · Spirit
              3. 2024 Black History Month
            3. Past Events: 2023 Community Programs & Celebrations
              1. Black History Month
              2. Women's History Month — Film, Book Talk & Black Wall Street Walking Tour (March 13–16)
              3. 23rd Annual Mildred ‘Mama Dip’ Council Community Dinner | April 30, 2023
              4. Fair Housing Basics Webinar: Your Rights & Responsibilities
              5. 2023 Building a Health Community
                Healthy Homes, Healthy Communities: A Critical Conversation
              6. Juneteenth 2023
              7. “Escape from Slavery” Community Book Read & Discussion — November 30, 2023
              8. Celebrating a Legacy: Unveiling Mural of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray
          9. Youth Leadership Academy
      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. Development Services 
          1. Current Planning and Zoning
          2. Erosion Control and Stormwater Management
          3. Floodplain Protection
        8. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) 
        9. Long Range & Comprehensive Planning
        10. Maps and GIS Resources
        11. Building Permit & Inspections Inquiry
        12. Buckhorn Area Study
        13. Calendars
        14. Comprehensive Land Use
        15. Greene Tract
        16. Hazard Mitigation Plans
        17. Lake Orange
        18. Active Development Projects
      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. More Than A Job NC
          2. On-the-Job Training (OJT)
          3. Orange Works Employment and Training Center
            Training Workshops and Courses
          4. Skills Development Center / NC Works
          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
            Open Heart Open Home
          6. Independent Living Program for Foster Children
          7. Work Permits
          8. Prevention Resources
        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
            Currently Funded Programs
          6. Work First Family Assistance
        9. Other Programs & Services
          1. Other Programs & Services
          2. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
          3. Voter Registration Services
          4. Refugee Resettlement Program
          5. Youth Enhancement Fund
          6. Holiday Program / Summer Camp Program
      11. Solid Waste Management
        1. Services
          1. Recycling Collection
            Glass on the Side
          2. Collection Calendar
          3. Organics (Food Waste)
            Commercial Food Waste Program
          4. Shred Center
        2. Facilities
          1. 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
            7. Glass on the Side
          2. Disposal Operations
            1. Regulated Recyclable Material Ordinance
            2. Mulch & Compost
            3. Lead Paint & Asbestos
          3. Solid Waste Administration Office
        3. Educational Resources
          1. Sign Up for Our Newsletter
          2. Orange County NC Recycles App
          3. A-Z Waste & Recycle Guide
          4. How to Recycle Right
            Orange County Recycling Stars Program
          5. Where Does Our Recycling Go?
          6. Compost at Home
          7. Waste Reduction
          8. Zero Waste Move In/Move Out
          9. Environmental Enforcement
            1. Burning
            2. Dumping and Improper Storage
            3. Discharges Into Stormwater System
            4. Littering
            5. Scavenging
          10. Waste Matters Newsletter
        4. How Do I...
          1. Attend Solid Waste Advisory Group Meetings
            Neighborhood Information Meetings
          2. Compost Food Waste
            1. Home Composting
            2. Drop Off Food Waste
            3. Compost Bins For Sale
            4. Compost at Restaurants
          3. Contact Solid Waste Management
          4. Download the Orange County NC Recycles App
          5. Get a New or Replacement Curbside Recycling Cart
          6. Know Where to Dispose of Materials
          7. Recycle Right
            Orange County Recycling Stars Program
          8. Reduce My Waste
            1. Skip the Straw
            2. Skip the Stuff
            3. Zero Waste Move Out/Move In
            4. Fork-It-Over
          9. Report Illegal Dumping
          10. Sign up for the E-Newsletter
          11. Provide Feedback
          12. View My Collection Calendar
        5. About
          1. About Solid Waste Management
          2. Contact Us
          3. Road to Zero Waste (Master Plan)
            1. What Does "Zero Waste" Mean?
            2. Solid Waste Master Plan Goals
          4. Frequently Asked Questions
          5. Solid Waste Holiday Schedule
          6. Inclement Weather / Unscheduled Changes
          7. Solid Waste Programs Fee
          8. Solid Waste Advisory Group (SWAG)
            Neighborhood Information Meetings
      12. Sustainability
      13. Tax Administration
        1. Tax Administration
        2. Tax Due Dates & Deadlines
        3. Tropical Storm Chantal - Property Tax & Value Information
        4. Tax Payment Options
        5. Check If My Mortgage Escrow Paid My Taxes
        6. Orange County Property Tax Calculator
        7. Revenue & Collections
          1. Payment Assistance
          2. Delinquent Taxes & Collections
          3. Tax Liens
          4. Beverage License
          5. Occupancy Tax
          6. Mobile Home Moving Permit
        8. Ambulance Billing
        9. Tax Rates and Fees Information
        10. Understanding Your Property Tax Bill
        11. Tax Bill Informational Inserts
        12. Individual Personal Property
        13. Business Personal Property
          1. Upload Scanned Business Listing Forms
          2. Business Listing Extension Request
          3. Business Opening,Closing and Selling
          4. Appeal Business Personal Property
        14. Licensed Motor Vehicles
          1. Vehicle Registration Gap Property Tax Notice
          2. Appeals & Proration
        15. Annual Listing
        16. Tax Assessment
        17. Real Property
        18. Revaluation
          1. Schedule of Values
          2. Sales Bank / Data Review
        19. Appealing Your Value
          1. Formal Appeal to Board of Equalization & Review
          2. Fee Assessment Appeal
        20. Property Tax Assistance Programs
          1. Elderly and Permanently Disabled Assistance
          2. Disabled American Veteran Program
          3. Exempt Property
          4. Present Use Value
          5. Builder Exclusion
        21. Tax Auctions
          Current Property Auctions
        22. GIS / Addressing / Land Records
          1. GIS Maps
          2. Download GIS Data
          3. Orange Address Database Search
          4. PINLookup
          5. 911 Addressing and Road Naming
          6. Road Naming & Addressing Ordinance Information
          7. FindMyHouse
          8. GIS/Addressing/Land Records
        23. Contact & Location
        24. Chat
        25. Property Tax Data Downloads
      14. Transportation Services
        1. Transportation
          1. 2017 Orange County Transit Plan
          2. 2022 Orange County Transit Plan
        2. Public Transit
          1. Public Announcements
          2. Fixed Routes
          3. Demand Response Services
          4. MOD
          5. Transit Partners
          6. American with Disabilities Act
          7. Title VI
          8. Passenger Rights
          9. Forms
          10. 2022 Orange County Transit Plan
        3. Boards and Committees
          1. Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard)
            OUTBoard Orientation Materials
          2. Staff Working Group
            Staff Working Group
        4. Maps
        5. Other Resources
        6. 2022 Orange County Transit Plan
        7. Transportation Multimodal Plan
      15. Visitor's Bureau
        1. Official Website for Visitors Bureau
        2. Orange Slices Archives
    4. Government Resources
      1. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
      2. HB 318 – The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act
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  4. 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
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  5. 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
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  6. Services

    1. Aging
    2. Animal Services
      1. Make a Donation to Animal Services
      2. Search for an Adoptable Pet
      3. Lost & Found Pet Resources
      4. Report a Coyote Incident
    3. Bids and County Surplus
      1. Apply to be a Bidder
      2. Buy Surplus County Equipment & Property
      3. Search RFPs & Bids
    4. Child Support Services
    5. 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?
    6. Elections Services
      1. Check Voter Registration
      2. Download Election Data
      3. Find Your Voting District & Elected Officials
      4. Locate Polls
      5. Absentee Ballot Request
    7. Employment Services
      1. Apply for a Job
      2. Search for Job Opportunities
      3. Search NCWorks Jobs
      4. Submit a Job Interest Card
    8. Facilities Services
      1. Find Waste & Recycling Centers
      2. Report Road Sign Problem
      3. Reserve a Facility
    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
      DSS Benefit Estimator Tool
    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
      Deeds Document Inquiry
    19. Stay Connected
    20. Taxation Services
      1. Foreclosed Property
      2. Pay Taxes Online
      3. Property Ownership & History
      4. Tax Bills
    21. Transportation Services
    22. Veteran Services
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Aging Home
    2. DEAPR Home
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    Orange County Broadband Initiative
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    1. Orange County Broadband Initiative
      1. Open Broadband Partnership
      2. Broadband Task Force
        Meeting Info
      3. Map
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    1. Public WiFi Locations
    2. Fiber Project
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