What is important to you as you age in Orange County?

The Orange County Department on Aging and its Advisory Board are seeking the input of the community as they develop the next Master Aging Plan.

The Master Aging Plan (MAP) is a five-year plan that provides comprehensive and coordinated delivery of communit...

OCES, Orange Rural Fire combine to enhance county's rescue capabilities

Orange County Emergency Services and Orange Rural Fire Department have partnered to purchase equipment to be used for trench rescues, filling a gap in local rescue capabilities.

“Nobody in the county currently has the ability to respond to a tren...

Orange County announces Juneteenth holiday closings

Orange County Government will be closed Friday, June 18, in observance of Juneteenth. COVID-19 Walk-In Vaccine Clinics and COVID-19 testing sites will be closed.

Please note the following exceptions:

• Curbside recycling will be collected under the normal sch...

Board adopts budget, sets process for naming Dorosin replacement

The Orange County Board of Commissioners adopted its 2021-22 budget during its final meeting of the 2020-21 fiscal year Tuesday. The approved $240.7 million budget includes a tax rate of 81.87 cents, a drop of almost five cents from last year’s ...

Commissioners extend deadline to appeal property values to Sept. 1

On June 15, 2021, the Orange County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to extend the 2021 Orange County Board of Equalization and Review Formal Appeal adjournment date from June 30, 2021, to Sept. 1, 2021.

The purpose of this extension is to allo...

Orange County BEAG seeking feedback on election methods for county commission races

The Orange County Board of Commissioners appointed the BOCC Elections Advisory Group (BEAG) in February 2021 to study how county commissioners are elected in Orange County and to recommend possible changes for consideration by the Board of Commissioners.

• C...

Orange County Mobile Vaccine Team Available for Home Vaccinations

In an effort to ensure that all community members have access to the COVID-19 vaccine, the Orange County Mobile Vaccine Team is ready to vaccinate people who are homebound or are otherwise unable to travel to a vaccine clinic.

Orange County Health Director...

Orange County ‘AAA’ Rating affirmed by all three major credit agencies

Orange County sold $2.5 million in Affordable General Obligation (GO) Bonds Tuesday, June 15. The bond sale followed affirmation of the County's AAA Bond Rating by all three of the major credit rating agencies.

The county's bond market ac...

What is important to you as you age in Orange County?

The Orange County Department on Aging and its Advisory Board are seeking the input of the community as they develop the next Master Aging Plan.

The Master Aging Plan (MAP) is a five-year plan that provides comprehensive and coordinated delivery of communit...

Root named Orange County’s next Housing and Community Development Director

Orange County turned to a familiar face as its next Housing and Community Development Director. Corey Root, who has spearheaded the Orange County Partnership to End Homelessness (OCPEH) since March 2016, has been chosen to replace Emila Sutton. Root&r...

Animal Services reminds pet owners about heat and hot car dangers

Orange County Animal Services reminds residents to be mindful of pets during the hot temperatures that arrive with summer. Temperatures in our area often climb above ninety (90) degrees Fahrenheit during this time of year. Knowing the dangers for pets is ...

Orange County to host presentation on home funeral options

The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE End of Life Choices Senior Resource Team invite the public to attend a virtual presentation, Home Sweet Home Funerals, on June 22.

Sara Williams, founder of Shrouding Sisters www.shroudi...

Department on Aging seeking volunteer drivers to bring lunches, smiles to Seniors

Orange County Department on Aging is seeking volunteers for the Community-based Services team to deliver lunches to older adults throughout the county. 

If you miss engaging with people and want to give back to your community, then this could be t...

Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro MPO Seeks Comment on Transportation Needs Analysis

 DURHAM, N.C. – If you’re interested in highway, bicycle, multi-use paths, and transit projects for our region, you’re invited to give your feedback now on an assessment of future transportation needs.

The Durham-Chap...

Orange County website allows property owners to appeal new appraised values

North Carolina counties are required to revalue properties regularly to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of the property tax burden. The Orange County Tax Office recently completed its 2021 revaluation and mailed notice of new values to all proper...

Experienced veterinarian, animal services manager chosen to lead OCAS

A Certified Animal Welfare Scientist has been chosen to serve as the next director of Orange County Animal Services (OCAS), county manager Bonnie Hammersley announced.

Sandra J. Strong currently serves as Chief Veterinarian and Senior Manager of the Wake C...

Shred Center Reopening

Our Shred Center at 1207 Eubanks Rd will re-open on Wednesday, July 7th!  Orange County residents can drop-off up to 2 boxes (business size) of CONFIDENTIAL documents to be shredded on-site that day. Drop-off will take place outside, but...

June Solid Waste E-Newsletter

June's E-newsletter Topics: 

• Did You Know? Aluminum foil & pie pans edition
• Juneteenth & July 4^th Recycling & Facilities Holiday Schedule
• Salvage Sheds – Reopening!
• Green Dining in NC
• Declare Your Independence from Waste

Salvage Sheds Reopening

Orange County Solid Waste Management is excited to announce the reopening of the Salvage Sheds on July 1^st, 2021.

The Salvage Sheds serve as a place for community members to drop-off their used, unwanted items for other community members to reuse. The item...