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  2. Government

    1. Permitting Information Portal
      1. Permitting Information Portal FAQ
    2. Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
      1. Meeting Videos
        1. Orange County TV
      2. BOCC Agendas
      3. Minutes, Contracts, Resolutions and Documents
      4. Code of Ordinances
      5. Duties, Goals & Priorities
      6. Commissioner District Map (PDF)
      7. Find your Commissioner
      8. Monday Memo
      9. Volunteer Advisory Boards & Commissions
        1. About Advisory Boards & Commissions
        2. Advisory Board Descriptions, Rosters, & Vacancies
        3. Advisory Board Policies and Procedures
        4. Apply for an Advisory Board or Commission
      10. Mission Statement
      11. Transparency of County Government
      12. Public Participation Policy
      13. LME/MCO Disengagement
        1. LME/MCO Public Comments
    3. Departments A - F
      1. Aging
        1. Aging
        2. COVID-19 Resources for Seniors
        3. 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
        4. Activity Calendars
        5. 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
        6. Register for Classes
        7. 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
        8. 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
        9. 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
        10. Project EngAGE
          1. In the Media
          2. Senior Resource Teams
          3. Publications and Resources
        11. Employment Services for Older Adults
        12. 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
        13. Tax Assistance
          1. Resources
          2. Volunteer
          3. History & Sponsors
        14. Transportation
          1. Public Transit
          2. Transportation Resources
          3. Volunteer Driver Program
          4. Classes and Trips
        15. 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
          5. Senior Housing Expo
          6. Tiny Houses
        16. Chinese Resources
        17. 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. Animal Services
        1. Available Pets
          1. Available Pets
          2. Adoption Fees
          3. Foster Opportunities
          4. Kitten Foster Program
          5. Placement Partners / Rescues
            1. Placement Partner Resources
        2. Lost & Found
          1. Lost Pets
          2. Found Pets
          3. Resources
        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 During COVID-19
          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. Found Pets
            2. Lost Pets
            3. Low-Cost Clinics
            4. Pet Licenses
            5. Pet Food Assistance During COVID-19
            6. Veterinary Care Assistance Program
          4. Learn More About...
            1. Volunteer Opportunities
            2. Adopting A Pet
              1. Available Pets
              2. Adoption Fees
              3. Foster Opportunities
              4. Kitten Foster Program
              5. Placement Partners / Rescues
            3. Foster Opportunities
            4. Introducing Pets
            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
      3. 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
          4. Community Climate Action Grant Program
        8. Utilities
      4. Child Support Services
      5. Clerk to the Board
        1. Detailed Listing of Clerk Duties
      6. Community Relations
        1. News Releases
        2. Census 2020
          1. Census 2020
          2. Complete Count Committee
            1. CCC Members
          3. Timeline
          4. Marketing Materials
            1. Social media posts
            2. Resources for businesses
          5. Be Counted Sites
          6. Census 2020 Website
        3. County Government Academy
          1. Curriculum & Schedule
          2. A Balancing Act
        4. Electronic Newsletters
        5. Community Giving Fund
          1. Donation Options
        6. Greene Tract
        7. Orange County-Durham Tech Promise
        8. Flag Ordinance FAQ
        9. Guide to Orange County Government
        10. Northern County Campus
        11. Orange County Logo Style Guide (PDF)
        12. Strategic Communications Plan (PDF)
        13. Office Relocations
      7. Cooperative Extension
      8. County Manager's Office
        1. Transparency
        2. Public Records Policy
          1. Public Records Requests
          2. Request public records
        3. Risk Management
        4. Orange County Arts Commission
        5. Partnership to End Homelessness
        6. 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
        7. Orange County Food Council
        8. BOCC Elections Advisory Group
      9. Criminal Justice Resource Department
        1. Misdemeanor Diversion Program
        2. Adult Pre-Arrest Diversion (OC PAD)
        3. Pretrial Release
          1. Evidence-Based Practices & Key Functions
        4. Justice Advisory Council
        5. Mental 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. Coordinated Opioid Overdose Reduction Effort
          6. Resources
        6. Local Reentry Council
        7. Drug Treatment Courts
        8. Restoration Legal Counsel
        9. News
        10. Street Outreach, Harm Reduction and Deflection
      10. Dept. of Environment, Agriculture & Parks & Rec
        1. Program / Facilities Registration
          1. Online Registration / Reservation
          2. Refund Policy
        2. Recreation Division
          1. Recreation Division
          2. General Information
            1. Policies & Procedures
              1. COVID In-Person Programs Policies & Procedures
            2. Instructors
            3. Volunteer
          3. Virtual Programs
            1. Summer Enrichment
            2. Pre-School (Ages 0 to 5)
              1. Preschool Academy
            3. Youth (Ages 5 to 12)
              1. STEM Challenge
              2. Creative Arts
            4. Adults (Ages 16 & Older)
              1. Adult Cooking Club
              2. Adult Crafting Club
            5. Tips for Virtual Programming
          4. Recreation Programs
            1. Pre-School (Ages 0 to 5)
              1. Preschool Academy (In-Person)
              2. Start Smart Basketball
              3. Start Smart Soccer
            2. Youth (Ages 5 to 12)
              1. Canvas Painting Junior & Senior
              2. Chef Junior
              3. Chef Senior
              4. Martial Arts
              5. Mad Science
              6. Mystery Science
              7. Piano Lessons
              8. Toy Factory
            3. Teens (Ages 13 to 15)
              1. Martial Arts
            4. Adults (Ages 16 & Older)
              1. Martial Arts
              2. Tai Chi
          5. Athletic Programs
            1. Pre-School (Ages 0 to 5)
              1. Start Smart Basketball
              2. Start Smart Soccer
            2. Youth (Ages 5 to 12)
              1. Flag Football
              2. Youth Basketball League - Winter
              3. Youth Soccer League - Fall
              4. Youth Girls Volleyball League - Spring
            3. Teens (Ages 13 to 17)
              1. Youth Girls Volleyball League - Spring
            4. Adults (Ages 18 & Older)
              1. Adult Men's Basketball League
              2. Pickleball
          6. Preschool, Afterschool, & Teacher Workdays
            1. After School
            2. Preschool Academy (In-Person)
            3. Preschool Academy (Virtual)
          7. Special Events
            1. Movie in the Park
          8. 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
          9. Recreation Division Newsletter Sign Up
          10. 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. Environmental Responsibility Goal
        6. H2Orange
          1. Current Water Restrictions
          2. Drought Information
            1. Drought Awareness for Our Community
            2. Drought Status
            3. Presentations from the 2008 Drought Workshops
          3. Groundwater
            1. Groundwater Observation Well Network Information
              1. Background Information
                1. Goals
            2. Groundwater Quality Information
          4. Related Links
          5. Stormwater
          6. Surface Water Information
          7. Water Conservation
            1. Water Conservation Strategy Links
          8. Weather Information
          9. Well / Septic System Information
        7. 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
        8. 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
          9. Orange County Sportsplex
          10. River Park & Farmers' Market Pavillion
          11. Seven Mile Creek Natural Area
          12. Soccer.Com Center
        9. Parks Locator Map
        10. Interactive Trails/Greenways map
        11. Photo Contests
        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. 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
        14. State of Environment
      11. Economic Development
        1. Communities
        2. Facts & Demographics
        3. Starting a Business
        4. Taxes & Licensing
        5. Business Resources
          1. COVID 19
          2. Natural Disaster Recovery Resources
          3. Minority Business Resources
        6. Financial Resources
        7. Economic Development Areas
        8. Sites & Buildings 
        9. Article 46
        10. Business Lists
        11. About Us
        12. Economic Development Advisory Board
        13. Long-Term Recovery Planning
        14. Orange County Agriculture Resources
          1. Find Farms
          2. Find Products / Services
        15. Pressroom
      12. Elections
        1. Homepage/Current News
        2. Board of Elections
        3. Lion's Club Merger Into Carrboro, Owasa, & Town Hall Precincts
        4. Voting Location Changes
        5. Voter Registration
        6. Running for Office
        7. Absentee Voting By Mail
        8. Early Voting
        9. Voting Locations & Sample Ballots
        10. Voter ID- NOT REQUIRED
        11. Precinct Changes
          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. Legal Notices
        16. Election Related Links
        17. Past Results
        18. Limited English Proficiency Services
      13. 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 Marshal Division
          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 Safety House
            7. Investigation
            8. Open Burning Information
            9. Smoke Alarms
            10. Sprinklers
            11. Surveys
            12. Permitting Information Portal (PIP)
          5. Summer 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
      14. Finance & Administrative Services
        1. County Budgets
          1. Annual Operating Budget
          2. Capital Investment Plan (CIP)
          3. Proposed Budget Amendments
        2. Purchasing
        3. Financial Statements
        4. Guidelines, Policies, and Resources
        5. Revenues
          1. Property Taxes
          2. Sales & Use Taxes
          3. Revenue Manual
        6. Outside Agencies
          1. Contracts & Reporting
          2. Funding Process
          3. Guidelines
          4. Nonprofit Capital Loan Program
    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 Media
          4. COVID-19 Videos
          5. Equity
          6. Face Coverings
          7. Frequently Asked Questions
            1. Guidance for Private Social Gatherings
          8. How I can help
          9. Multilingual Resources
          10. Myths vs. Facts
          11. Religion and Worship Services
          12. Stay at Home
          13. Social distancing
          14. Symptoms
          15. Testing
          16. Vaccine
        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
          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 Zones
          2. FSA Staff
            1. Antonia Cortes Sanchez
            2. Claudia Yerena
            3. Erika Cervantes
            4. LaKaya Craig
            5. Ling Oy
            6. Mariela Hernandez
            7. Rhonda Morales
            8. Jena Dolby
            9. Juliet Sheridan
            10. Kristin Prelipp
            11. Meredith McMonigle
            12. Zannie Gunn
            13. Dana Crews
            14. Courtney McLaughlin
          3. FSA Partner Organizations
          4. FSA Advisory Council
          5. Publications & Media
          6. About FSA
          7. Resource Guides
          8. Ready for K
          9. Join Us
          10. FSA Newsletter
          11. FSA Meeting Minutes
          12. Equity Lens
          13. FSA Connections
          14. 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. How to Support the Movement
          4. Social Media
          5. Resources
          6. Local/National News
          7. OCHD Efforts
        14. Healthy Carolinians
          1. Accomplishments
          2. Committees
          3. Eat Smart Move More
          4. Join Healthy Carolinians
          5. Prescription Drug Drop Boxes
          6. Publications
          7. Suicide Prevention
        15. Healthy Homes
        16. Health Topics of Interest
        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. News Releases
          3. Online Health Resources
          4. Publications & Statistics
        21. Nutrition Services
          1. Nutrition Resources
          2. Nutrition Services Blog
        22. Smoking Cessation
        23. STD & HIV Testing
          1. HIV / AIDs Testing & Counseling
          2. STD Testing & Counseling
        24. Tobacco Regulations
          1. Board of Health Policy on E-Cigarette Use
          2. Smoke-Free Housing
          3. Smoke-Free Public Places
          4. Enforcement & Compliance
          5. File a Complaint
          6. Smoking Cessation
        25. Vital Records
        26. WIC (Women, Infants, & Children)
        27. Volunteer Opportunities
        28. 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 & Community Development
        1. **COVID-19 UPDATES**
        2. Affordable Housing 101
        3. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
          1. Landlord Information
          2. Portability Information
          3. Participant Information
        4. Rental Assistance
        5. Emergency Housing Assistance
        6. Ayuda de Emergencia para Vivienda
        7. Orange County Home Preservation Coalition
        8. Home Repair Programs
        9. HOME Program
        10. Affordable Housing Bond
        11. Partnership to End Homelessness
        12. Publications
        13. Housing Repair Contractors
        14. Affordable Housing Advisory Board
        15. Housing Authority Board
        16. National Community Development Week
          1. Success stories: Community Home Trust
          2. Success stories: Regina Miller
          3. Success stories: Susan Kramli
      3. Human Resources Department
        1. Job Opportunities
        2. Job Interest Cards
        3. Applicant Log-In
        4. Classification & Compensation
        5. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action
      4. Human Rights & Relations
        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. The Pauli Murray Award
            1. About Dr. Pauli Murray
          5. Community Read
          6. HRC on Facebook
        4. Eviction Diversion Program
          1. About the Eviction Diversion Program/Sobre El Programa de Prevención de Desalojo
          2. CDC Eviction Moratorium/La Moratoria de Desaloj de CDC
          3. Application for Legal Consultation/Solicitud de Consulta Legal
        5. Community Resources
          1. Cafecitos
          2. Other Resources
          3. Veteran Hot Topics
        6. Events
          1. Fair Housing Training for Housing Providers
          2. 2020 Community Dinner
          3. 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
      5. Information Technologies
        1. Public WiFi Locations
        2. Orange County Broadband Initiative
          1. Broadband Task Force
            1. Meeting Info
          2. Open Broadband Partnership
          3. Service Map Phase 1
          4. Underserved Area Map
          5. Public WiFi Locations
        3. Land Management Central Permitting System
          1. Phase 1
          2. Phase 2
        4. 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
      6. Library
        1. BORROW
          1. Books, DVDs, Hotspots, Kindles, Video Games
          2. Book Club Kits and Literacy Bags
          3. Curbside Service
          4. e-books & e-audiobooks
          5. My Account
          6. Magazines & Newspapers
          7. Reading Recommendations
          8. Search the Catalog
          9. Suggest a Purchase
        2. LEARN
          1. College Prep
          2. Job & Business
          3. School Success
          4. Local History Collection
        3. ENGAGE
          1. Event Calendar
          2. Book Clubs
          3. Friends of the Library
          4. Teen Advisory Board
        4. USE
          1. Computers & Technology
          2. Accessible Technology
          3. Notary & Proctor Services
          4. Plan Your Visit
          5. Get a Library Card
          6. Study & Meeting Rooms
        5. ABOUT
          1. Locations & Hours
          2. Library Newsletter
          3. Employment
          4. Fines & 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
      7. Transportation Services
        1. Public Announcements
        2. Fixed Routes
        3. Demand Response Services
        4. American with Disabilities Act
        5. Passenger Rights
        6. Commuter Options Program
        7. MOD
        8. Forms
        9. Title VI
        10. Transit Partners
      8. Planning & Inspections
        1. About Us
        2. Administration & Planning Systems
        3. Application Forms
        4. Building Inspections
          1. Building Permit & Inspections Inquiry
        5. Boards & Committees
        6. Buckhorn Area Study
        7. Calendars
        8. Comprehensive Land Use
          1. 2030 Comprehensive Plan
        9. Contact Us
        10. Current Planning
        11. Current Interest Projects
        12. Documents
        13. Engineering Division
        14. Erosion Control / Stormwater
          1. Erosion Control
          2. Stormwater Management
        15. Fees
        16. Floodplain Information
          1. Flood Insurance
          2. Flood Preparedness & Safety
          3. Floodplain Management
            1. Services
          4. Property Protection Measures
          5. Stormwater & Drainage System Maintenance
          6. Substantial Improvement / Damage Requirements
          7. Additional Resources
        17. Hazard Mitigation Plans
        18. Lake Orange
        19. Planning GIS Maps
        20. Population, Demographics & Population Projections
          1. Census 2000
        21. Projects & Plans
          1. Development Projects
            1. Class A Special Use Permits
            2. Class B Special Use Permits
            3. Conditional Rezoning
            4. Major Subdivisions
            5. Other
        22. Transportation Planning
          1. 2017 Orange County Transit Plan
          2. 2020 Orange County Transit Plan
        23. Inspections service changes
      9. Register of Deeds
      10. Sheriff's Office
      11. 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. North Carolina Health Choice
          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. Other Programs & Services
          7. Work First Family Assistance
        9. 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
      12. Solid Waste Management
        1. Solid Waste Management Home Page
        2. Request New Recycling Service
        3. What Goes in my Blue Recycle Cart?
        4. A-Z 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. Shred Center
          5. Salvage Sheds
          6. Construction & Demolition Waste
          7. Food Waste Drop-Off Sites
        6. Curbside Recycling
          1. Urban Curbside (Weekly Collection)
          2. Rural Curbside (Every Other Week)
            1. Rural Recycling Routes
          3. Multi-Unit Housing Recycling
          4. Commercial Recycling
          5. Accepted Materials List
        7. Disposal Operations
          1. Regulated Recyclable Material Ordinance
          2. Mulch & Compost
          3. Lead Paint & Asbestos
        8. Administration
          1. Inclement Weather / Unscheduled Changes
          2. Solid Waste Programs Fee
          3. Solid Waste Advisory Group (SWAG)
        9. 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?
        10. Sign Up for Our Newsletter
        11. Glass On The Side Program
        12. Frequently Asked Questions
        13. Contact Us
      13. Tax Administration
        1. Home
        2. Pay or View Property Taxes Online
        3. Tax Payment Options
        4. Chat
        5. Address Related Information (ARIES)
        6. Ambulance Billing
        7. Property Taxes
          1. Home
          2. Personal Property
            1. Home
            2. Vehicle Registration Gap Property Tax Notice
          3. Licensed Motor Vehicles
            1. Home
            2. Vehicle Registration Gap Property Tax Notice
            3. Appeals & Proration
          4. Business Personal Property
            1. Home
            2. Appeal Business Personal Property
            3. Business Opening,Closing and Selling
            4. Upload Scanned Business Listing Forms
            5. FAQs
          5. Real Property
            1. Home
            2. Property Record Card Search
            3. Orange Public Comper Search
        8. Revaluation
          1. Appeals
          2. Sales Bank / Data Review
          3. FAQs
        9. Appealing Your Value
          1. Home
          2. Board of Equalization & Review Minutes
          3. NC Property Tax Commission Appeal Site
          4. Fee Assessment Appeal
        10. 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
        11. Tax Lien Advertisement
        12. Tax Auctions
          1. Home
          2. Current Property Auctions
            1. Home
          3. Mobile Home Moving Permits
            1. Home
            2. In Rem Foreclosure
          4. FAQs
        13. Business Personal Property
          1. Home
          2. Appeal Business Personal Property
          3. Business Opening,Closing and Selling
          4. Upload Scanned Business Listing Forms
          5. FAQs
        14. Tax Assessment
          1. Home
          2. Property Taxes
          3. Assistance Programs
          4. Personal Property
          5. Real Property
          6. Business Personal Property
          7. Revaluation
          8. Appeals
          9. FAQs
        15. Land Records / GIS
          1. Home
          2. GIS Maps
          3. Download GIS Data
          4. Orange Address Database Search
          5. PINLookup
          6. Road Naming & Addressing Ordinance Information
          7. Land Records/ GIS FAQs
        16. GIS Maps
        17. 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
        18. Business License, Tax & Permit
          1. Home
          2. Beverage License
          3. Occupancy Tax
          4. Mobile Home Moving Permit
        19. Vehicle Taxes
          1. Home
          2. Appeals & Proration
          3. Vehicle Registration Gap Property Tax Notice
        20. Tax Rates and Fees Information
        21. Contact & Location
      14. Visitor's Bureau
        1. Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau
        2. Strategic Plans 2021
        3. Staycation Ideas
        4. Local BBQ
        5. Black Owned Businesses
        6. Orange County Cares
        7. Orange Slices Archives
        8. 2021 Outdoor Venues for Weddings and Events
        9. Official Website for Visitors Bureau
    5. Government Resources
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  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. Search for a Lost Pet
    3. 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?
    4. Elections Services
      1. Check Voter Registration
      2. Download Election Data
      3. Find Your Voting District & Elected Officials
      4. Locate Polls
      5. Absentee Ballot Request
    5. Employment Services
      1. Apply for a Job
      2. Search for Job Opportunities
      3. Search NCWorks Jobs
      4. Submit a Job Interest Card
    6. Facilities Services
      1. Find Waste & Recycling Centers
      2. Report Road Sign Problem
      3. Reserve a Facility
    7. Finances Services
      1. Apply to be a Bidder
      2. Buy Surplus County Equipment & Property
      3. Search RFPs & Bids
    8. 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
    9. Housing Services
    10. Inspections Services
      1. Ask an Environmental Health Specialist
      2. Ask an Inspector
      3. Building Permits
      4. Permitting Information Portal
      5. Restaurant Inspections
      6. Septic Permits
      7. Well and / or Septic System Information
      8. Well Permits
      9. Well Water Testing
    11. 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
    12. Library Services
      1. Library Home Page
      2. Library Collection
      3. Pay Library Fines Online
      4. Your Library Account
    13. Public Assistance / Social Safety Net
      1. DSS Benefit Estimator Tool
      2. Partnership to End Homelessness
    14. Public Safety Services
      1. Obtain a Burn Permit
      2. Sex Offender Registry
      3. Your Fire District Information
    15. Recreation Services
      1. Register for an Activity
      2. Reserve a Facility
      3. Search for Artists & Organizations
    16. Recycling & Disposal
      1. A-Z Recycle Guide
      2. Recycle Routes
      3. Waste & Recycling Centers
      4. Landfill & Disposal
    17. Register of Deeds Services
      1. Deeds Document Inquiry
    18. Stay Connected
    19. Taxation Services
      1. Foreclosed Property
      2. Pay Taxes Online
      3. Property Ownership & History
      4. Tax Bills
    20. Veteran Services
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  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
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  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
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  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. Erosion Control Permit
      9. Employment Opportunities
      10. Food & Nutrition Services
      11. Library Card
      12. Passport
      13. Well or Septic System Permit (PDF)
      14. Small Business Loan
      15. Waste Hauler's License
      16. 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 Library Fines
      5. 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. Get a Recycling Bin
      3. Property Tax Appeal
      4. Tax Preparation Assistance
      5. To Replace a Missing Road Sign
      6. To Reserve Picnic Shelter / Other County Facility
      7. Well and / or Septic System Information
      8. Well Water Testing
      9. Birth Certificate
      10. Death Certificate
      11. 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
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    1. Orange County Broadband Initiative
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    1. Orange County Broadband Initiative
      1. Broadband Task Force
        1. Meeting Info
      2. Open Broadband Partnership
      3. Service Map Phase 1
      4. Underserved Areas
    2. Public WiFi Locations
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