Orange County Tax and Fee Schedule Available on Website By: Orange County Communications Department
Interested residents should know that the updated tax and fee schedule for Orange County (along with several previous year’s editions) are available for reference on the Orange County website at www.orangecountyva.gov/1135/Tax-and-Fee-Schedule. Most fees in this year’s schedule became effective on July 1, 2026 (the start of the fiscal year). However, fees for our Development Services Department will become effective on August 1, 2026.
Development Services fees, such as those in place for Zoning Permits, Land Use Applications, and Subdivision Fees, must be approved by the Orange County Board of Supervisors (BOS) through the establishment of an ordinance following a public hearing. An initial hearing was held at the June 9 BOS Meeting, at which the Board approved the updated fees. However, it was noticed that the required advertisement for that public hearing did not accurately reflect the Board’s intended effective date for the fees. To address this and ensure the public had the proper opportunity to speak on the topic, a new hearing was scheduled for the July 14 BOS Meeting. Following that hearing, the fees were approved with an effective date of August 1.
Residential Building Permit and Inspection fees did not change. With that in mind, most residents seeking to add to, or remodel, their properties will only notice an increase in Zoning Permit fees. Most of the fees that were increased focused on development and subdivision processes. Fees had not changed since 2012, and had become outdated considering current development trends, economic factors like inflation, and in comparison to neighboring localities. Consideration for how to adjust the fees, which are intended to offset the costs associated with processing applications, began with staff evaluations during the budget development process, continued through several budget discussions and revisions, and concluded with public hearings and Board input before finalization. Those with questions regarding Development Services fees are encouraged to contact customer service within the Development Services Department at (540) 672-4574, or view Orange County’s full Tax and Fee Schedule online.
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