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1. When do I need a zoning permit?

A zoning permit is required when any building or structure is erected, reconstructed, or structurally altered, enlarged, or moved. A structure is "a construction or erection that requires permanent location on the ground, or attachment to something having a permanent location on the ground." Please contact the Community Development Department for a written opinion. Zoning Permit Application

2. Where do I get a town building permit?

Building permits are obtained from the Orange County Building Department. You must first obtain a zoning permit from the Town of Orange Community Development Department. Once you have an approved zoning permit, you will then take that to the Orange County Building Department to obtain your permit.

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3. What is the population of the Town of Orange?

The population according to the 2000 census data for the Town is 4,123. The estimated population in 2010 was 4,712 according to the Rappahannock Rapidan Regional Commission.

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1. Do I need vehicle decals?

All vehicles garaged in the Town must have a decal.

2. Can I pay utilities and taxes by credit/debit card?

Utilites and taxes may be paid through Official Payments, Inc. The payer is responsible for the service charge. The payment may be made by using the link below or by telephone to 1-800-272-9829. The jurisdiction code is 6238. Please have your bill handy to refer to the 10 digit account number required for payment. Offical Payments

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1. When is trash pickup?

The Town provides curbside trash collection to its residents, although they may use the county landfill and regional trash collection and recycling sites. Trash is picked up on the west side of the railroad tracks on Monday and Thursday and the east side of the railroad tracks on Tuesday and Friday. Holiday Trash Notices will also be noted on the Town's Community Access Channel. The Residential Refuse Collection Fee is $5.50 per month.

2. Where do I pay my water bill?

The Town water bills may be paid at the Town of Orange Finance Office located on the main floor in the Town Municipal Building at 119 Belleview Ave., Orange, VA.

3. When are water bills due?

Town water bills are due by the 20th of every month.

4. When are real estate taxes due?

Town real estate taxes are due June 5th and December 5th of every year. Town residents pay Town and County real estate taxes.

5. When are personal property taxes due?

Town personal property taxes are due by December 5th of every calendar year.

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1. Where do I obtain a Town job application form?

A Town job application form may be obtained from the Town Clerk. More...

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1. Where can I find out about special events in the Town of Orange?

Homepage Calendar of this website or Orange County Chamber of Commerce website. Chamber Link

2. How do I register for children and youth recreational activities?

Orange County Recreation Department
(540) 672-5435

Recreation Department Link

3. Does the Town of Orange have facilities available to rent for special occasions?

Yes we have several meeting places that you can reserve. There may be a fee attached to certain buildings. You can view them on the Parks and Meeting places web page. Link to Parks and Meeting Places

4. Where are the parks located in the Town of Orange?

There is Taylor Park on Main Street. A reservation for this park may be obtained off the Parks and Meeting Places Website Page under Enjoy our Town. There are also parks with playground equipment on Belleview Avenue, Newton Street, and on the corner of North Almond and East Main Street with parking off of Taylor Street. Town Park Website Link

5. How do I reserve the Town Depot station for my event?

You can fill out the form and submit it to the Town Clerk. A form is located under the Parks and Meeting Room Link on this website. Town Depot Reservation Form

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1. Where is the Police Department located?

The Town of Orange Police Department is located at 249 Blue Ridge Drive. From Route 20 North turn left onto Blue Ridge Drive, and the Police Department will be on the left.

2. How many officers does the Town of Orange Police Department have?

The Town of Orange Police Department currently has 15 sworn officers, 1 civilian Community Services Officer, and 2 civilian support personnel.

3. Where can I pay a parking ticket?

Parking tickets can be paid in the Town's Finance Office located in the Town's Municipal Building located at 119 Belleview Avenue. The employees there cannot answer any questions concerning the issuance of the ticket. For that information, please contact the Town of Orange Police Department at (540) 672-1491. Please note that unpaid parking tickets will be reported to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to place a hold on registration renewals until the ticket is paid.

4. How long do I have to get a driver's license and put Virginia tags on my vehicle?

If you have recently moved to the Town of Orange, please note that you have 30 days to change your address on your vehicle registration and on your Virginia driver’s license. If you have moved to the Town of Orange from out of state, and are licensed in your prior state, please note that you have 60 days, under 46.2-308, to obtain a Virginia driver’s license, and 30 days to title and register your vehicle in Virginia, under 46.2-600. There is a DMV office in the Town of Orange located at Pro Auto Body on Rt 15 South, but the services offered are limited to Vehicle Titling and Registration. For services involving Driver’s Licenses, there are full service DMV Centers in Culpeper, Charlottesville, and Fredericksburg. DMV Link

5. Where can I go to find information on road closings, utility work, etc. in Town?

103.1 WJMA Radio Station
105.5 WOJL Radio Station
Town of Orange Community Access Channel

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1. Who do I call before I dig?

Please call MISS Utility of Virginia at (800)552-7001 or 811 before you dig or excavate! This will prevent vital and costly utilities from being damaged as a result of not knowing where utility lines are located.

MISS Utility of Virginia

2. What do I do if I suspect a water leak?

Call the Public Works Department at (540) 672-4791. After hours, please call the Orange County Sheriff's Department at (540) 672-1234.

3. What do I do if I suspect a sewer backup?

Call the Public Works Department at (540) 672-4791. After hours, please call the Orange County Sheriff's Department at (540) 672-1234.

4. What should I do if I have low water pressure?

Low water pressure can occur for several reasons. If you experience low water pressure, you may call the Public Works Department at (540) 672-4791. We will check the pressure at our meter to determine if the pressure problem is a result of the Town's water system or something within the properties lines.

5. Can you pick up furniture, appliances, etc with the regular trash pickup?

Generally, no. Regular pickup only includes 4 items per pickup - 2 - 32 gallon cans & 2 - 32 gallon trash bags or 2 - 32 gallon cans & 2 tied bundles of bulky refuse, such as cardboard or limbs. Anything over and above this amount would be considered an extra pickup and may incur charges of a minimum of $100.00. If you wish to have a special pickup, you may call the Public Works Department to make arrangements. You may also take the items to the County landfill.  The Town does have clean up weeks in Spring (first 2 weeks of April) and in the Fall (first 2 weeks of October) of each year.

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1. How do I obtain a Marriage License and resarch family or land records?

A Marriage License is obtained through the Orange County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. You may also research family or land records at the Orange County Circuit Court Clerk's office located in the Orange County Courthouse on the third floor. The phone number is (540) 672-4030.

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