Here Are the Orange County Local Governments’ Approved Budgets, Tax Rates for 2025-26
Each of Orange County’s local governments successfully approved their operating budgets and tax rates in June. Here are the highlights.
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Orange County Board of Commissioners
Orange County’s Governments Receive Budget Proposals, Grapple With Adding Taxes or Cutting Services
The managers of three Orange County local governments recommended adding to residents’ increased tax bills in their FY26 budget proposals.
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Orange County Commissioners Consider School Budget Requests Alongside Potential Federal Funding Cuts, Tax Increases
The Orange County Commissioners recently met with the CHCCS and OCS boards to review proposed budgets for the upcoming school year.
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With Federal Funding Losses and Revaluation, Orange County’s Governments Weigh Difficult Tax Rate and Budget Choices
The annual budgeting process is typically an exhaustive one for Orange County’s local governments and staff – but this year, it may be even more so
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Orange County Approves Purchase of Hillsborough Site for Future Crisis Diversion Facility
The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently approved a land purchase for a future Crisis Diversion Facility.
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Orange County Preps for Revenue-Neutral Property Tax Rate Discussion; Board Chair Shares Threshold to Watch for Property Value
The Orange County Board of Commissioners will discuss the county’s updated revenue-neutral property tax rate at its meeting on Tuesday, with the board chair revealing the threshold for how much property owners will see increases.
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Orange County Commissioners Receive Update on Development of Land Use Plan 2050
The plan aims to address the county’s growth and evolution by developing an updated land-use plan through the year 2050.
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Orange County Rejects Proposed 55+ Housing Community, Citing Rural Location
The Orange County Board of Commissioners recently rejected a proposed senior housing community located at Morrow Mill Road.
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Orange County and Hillsborough Commissioners Review Timeline for Future Train Station
The future Hillsborough Station is currently set to be completed in 2027, but the town might have to wait a little longer to see it.
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With Revaluation Underway, Orange County Faces Another Significant Rise in Property Values
Orange County is likely to see a jump of more than 50% in total property value this four-year cycle once revaluation appraisals are finished.
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