Community & Services

Planning for the Future with Vision 2050

As Orange County prepares for the next 30 years, it must change the way it manages growth. This strategy for the future is laid out in the County’s new long-term comprehensive plan called Vision 2050. Vision 2050 aims to build a better Orange County by focusing on five key P’s. Preserve Established Neighborhoods Protect Natural […]

Neighborhood Goodness: Taking a Break to Appreciate

Picture this: It’s a gorgeous, sunny day, and the streets are lined with majestic oak trees. Neighbors stroll over to a nearby home for...

Building Stronger Communities Together: The Community Connection Workshop Series

The Orange County Neighborhood Services division is committed to fostering strong, engaged and informed communities. One of the most impactful ways they achieve this...

Orange County Rolls Out Live Training and Extra Support for Permitting Services

Need a little extra help navigating Orange County’s online permitting system? A dedicated team of experts is here for you. On October 1, the...

Serving Those Who Served

The Orange County Veterans Services Office, part of the County’s Citizen Resource and Outreach Division(Community and Family Services Department), assists with benefits claims for...

Orange County Celebrates Opening of Affordable Senior Housing Community

Orange County Government officials participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 2 to celebrate the grand opening of a 288-unit affordable senior housing community....

Federal Program Helps People with Disabilities Secure Jobs

This is the fourth in a series of stories highlighting the impact of the federal Community Development Block Grant program, which is celebrating its...

Sworn to Serve: Commissioners Take Oath of Office to Lead with Vision and Transparency

On December 3, 2024, Orange County Commissioners Nicole Wilson (District 1), Mayra Uribe (District 3), and Kelly Semrad (District 5) took their Oath of...

Preserved Lands: More than 1,700 acres of environmentally sensitive land protected by Orange County’s Green PLACE Program

Preserved Lands: More than 1,700 acres of environmentally sensitive land protected by Orange County’s Green PLACE Program On a 752-acre parcel near Bithlo, towering...

Orange County Corrections’ Inmate Construction Program Graduates Newest Class

Eleven men and one woman proudly crossed the stage to accept their diplomas when the Inmate Construction Program had its 21st graduation at the...