Orange County Tax Administration

04/06/2026

NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE 2026 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF
EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW

The 2026 Orange County Board of Equalization and Review will
convene for its first meeting on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

This meeting, and all meetings listed below, will be held in the
Tax Conference Room on the 3rd floor of the Gateway Center,
228 South Churton Street in Hillsborough.

The Board will also meet on the following days at 1:00 p.m.:

Tuesday, May 26, & Wednesday, May 27
Tuesday, June 9, Wednesday, June 10 & Thursday, June 11
Tuesday, June 23, Wednesday, June 24 & Thursday, June 25
Tuesday, June 30 - Meeting to Adjourn

The purpose of each meeting is to receive and hear taxpayer appeals regarding 2026 real and personal property valuations. The Board will adjourn from receiving new appeals at its June 30 hearing. In the event of any change in the adjournment date, notice to that effect will be published in this newspaper.

Forms and instructions for the Notice of Appeal to the Board of Equalization and Review are available on the Orange County website: https://www.orangecountync.gov/Appeal or one may file an appeal online at https://www.orangecountync.gov/Appeals.
All appeals must be submitted prior to the Board’s adjournment on Tuesday, June 30, 2026

By mail:
Orange County Board of Equalization and Review
Orange County Tax Office
P.O. Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278-8181

In person:
Orange County Tax Office
228 South Churton Street, Hillsborough
Online: https://www.orangecountync.gov/Appeals
Contact Orange County Tax Office 919-245-2100 option 2 for questions.

03/13/2026

Orange County Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, April 3 in observance of Easter.

10/18/2025

10/18/2025

Voters may request an absentee ballot by mail through October 21. Don’t wait—submit your request today to ensure plenty of time to vote by mail!

10/18/2025

This Week in Orange County for October 16, 2025: https://t.e2ma.net/message/k09mos/8qy2h1be

10/18/2025

The agenda for the Orange County Board of Commissioners’ business meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 has been posted to the link below:
https://www.orangecountync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10212025-2412

For a link to each agenda item as a separate file, please use the link below.
http://server3.co.orange.nc.us:8088/WebLink/0/fol/76906/Row1.aspx

Business Meeting
October 21, 2025
Southern Human Services Center
7:00 p.m.
Viewable at the link below
http://orangecountync.gov/967/Meeting-Videos

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

5. Public Hearings
a. Public Hearing and Resolution for Orange County to Participate in the North Carolina Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) Program
The Board will hold a public hearing, receive public comment, close the public hearing, and consider action on a Resolution for Orange County to Participate in the North Carolina Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) Program.

6. Regular Agenda
a. Review of Design Options for the Crisis Diversion Facility
The Board will review design options and associated project budgets for the Crisis Diversion Facility, select a preferred option, and direct the Manager to finalize the design with the architect and construction manager in order to prepare a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for Board consideration in late 2025.
b. Discussion of the Draft School Construction Interlocal Agreement
The Board will discuss and provide feedback to the Manager on the draft School Construction Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with both School Districts.

7. Reports
a. Update on Revaluation Appeals and Neighborhood Reviews
The Board will receive an update on the status of property tax appeals and neighborhood level reviews following the 2025 revaluation.

8. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes for September 16, 2025 Business Meeting and September 25, 2025 Joint Meeting with Schools
b. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Amendment #3
c. Memorandum of Understanding Between Orange County and Town of Hillsborough for the Solar Feasibility Study, and Approval of Budget Amendment #3-A
d. Approval of an Amendment to the Freedom House FY 2024-25 Contract for Opioid Funding
e. Approval of the North Carolina Arts Council Grant Contract for the 2025-26 Grassroots Arts Program
f. Authorization for County Manager to Sign the State Bureau of Investigation Non-Criminal Justice Access Agreement
g. Approval of Amendments to the Orange County Code of Ordinances Section 28 – Personnel Regarding Law Enforcement Special Separation Allowance
h. Boards and Commissions – Appointments

10/10/2025

08/22/2025

This Week in Orange County for August 21, 2025: https://t.e2ma.net/message/wp1ijs/8qy2h1be

08/19/2025

Orange County Tax Administration will be closed Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.

08/18/2025

💡 Need help understanding your property tax bill?

Property tax bills for Orange County were mailed on July 31. Your bill includes the property taxes due to each taxing jurisdiction based on where your property is located.

👉 To see a detailed explanation of your bill, visit:
🔗 orangecountync.gov/TaxBill

If you have further questions, our team at the Orange County Tax Administration is here to help!
📞 (919) 245-2100