Orange County Offices Closed on September 1 for Labor Day |
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- Solid Waste: No curbside recycling; collection delayed one day. Waste & Recycling Centers, landfill, and Solid Waste offices closed.
- Library: All branches closed.
- Emergency services: Open 24/7.
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Normal schedules resume Tuesday, Sept. 2.
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Orange County Commissioners Approve Bridge Funding for Residents Displaced by Tropical Storm Chantal |
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During its August 26 meeting, the Orange County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to transfer $20,000 from the county’s Social Justice Reserve to the Department of Social Services (DSS). These funds will be used to support residents displaced because of Tropical Storm Chantal to extend temporary housing or to establish new permanent housing.
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North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Annual Conference |
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The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) held its 118th Annual Conference August 21-23 in Pitt County. This year’s theme was “Cultivate: Inspire County Growth.” Orange County was well represented throughout the event. Orange County Health Director Quintana Stewart was recognized through the Heroic Hands initiative, which celebrates public servants who go above and beyond in service to their communities.
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Help Understanding Your Tax Bill |
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Got your Orange County property tax bill in the mail? We’ll help you understand it in just a minute. The first video goes in depth. The second video takes just one minute to give an overview of your tax bill. Understanding your bill helps you see how your taxes work for you and your community. For more details give us a call at 919-245-2100. We’re here to help!
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Tropical Storm Chantal Recovery Resources |
Through Sept. 12, 2025, businesses and residents can get help applying for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Carrboro and Burlington.
Online applications will be accepted until September 23, 2025, for physical damage and April 27, 2026, for economic injury at lending.sba.gov.
To be eligible for State Individual Assistance, applicants must visit one of the disaster recovery centers that have been set up in impacted communities through September 12.
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$10,000 Juror 1st Place Award" Swimming in an Ocean of Air" by Mike Roig
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$10,000 People's Choice Winner "Tiny Houses in the Big Woods" by Damian Hoffman
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Apply to Provide Feedback on Tax Assessment Process |
Orange County is establishing a Tax Assessment Work Group to review and evaluate the policies, processes, and procedures used by the Orange County Tax Office to assess property values. The Work Group will also examine how the Tax Office communicates with the public about assessments.
The county is currently soliciting applications from residents to fill four community representative positions—two from District 1 and two from District 2. Interested residents can apply at www.orangecountync.gov/apply before September 30, 2025. The Board of Commissioners will appoint the selected representatives during its October 7 meeting.
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Falls Prevention Month Kickoff on September 2 |
Foster Family Information Session on September 4 |
The Seymour Center Open House on September 7 |
Town Hall on Homelessness in Orange County on September 11 |
Drive Electric on September 20 |
Mental Health Trainings from September 22 through October 8 |
Durham-Orange-Person Pasture Field Day on September 24 |
Ferguson Waste and Recycling Center to Close on Saturdays from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Beginning September 27 |
Longterm Homeowner Assistance Applications Due by November 3 |
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