County Web Site- The official Web Site of Orange County, NY.

Orange County Office of Community Development -  is a broad-reaching entity established to strengthen existing communities. Links to Contractor’s Construction Manual, municipal records, Community Development Block Grant and many others needed to operate in Orange County.

Orange County Department of Public Works -  oversees the maintenance and operation of the County's transportation infrastructure and  is responsible for preserving and protecting the County's environmental resources and manages routine road maintenance. All work requiring access from a County Road Right-of-Way must have a Highway Work Permit from the Orange County Department of Public Works under Section 136 of the New York State Highway Law.  Find online forms here.

Orange County Department of Finance  -  Responsible for providing financial services for Orange County including: real property tax collection, financial accounting and reporting, payroll and accounts payable disbursement functions, cash and investment management, debt management, real property, property management, purchasing and internal audit.

Orange County Department of Planning -   is engaged in issues of land use planning, transportation, agriculture, training, resource management, open space and economic issues that affect the County.

Orange County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - has assisted numerous companies and not-for-profit organizations with new business and capital expansions.  As a direct result of the assistance provided by the IDA, companies have become more competitive by locating or expanding their facilities within Orange County, New York.

Orange County Newburgh-Stewart Empire Zone  - Searching for the perfect spot to locate or expand your business? Look no further! The Newburgh-Stewart Empire Zone, (formerly Empire Zone) situated in areas of the City of Newburgh, the Town of Newburgh, and the Town of New Windsor in Orange County, New York offers unparalleled benefits and tax credits to make your move worthwhile.

Orange County Clerk’s Office  -  is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the integrity of all Orange County court records.  Links for records retrieval, court records, real estate documents and filed maps.

Orange County Division of Geographic Information Systems (GIS Maps) - develops, maintains and distributes geographic digital data for Orange County, New York. The purpose of OCGIS is to create, develop and maintain an Enterprise GIS Framework to enable all GIS users in the County to access, distribute and share geographic data. Also to develop a map-based website to give the public access to Orange County's GIS.  On line maps and complete GIS information can be found at the division’s web site: http://gis.orangecountygov.com

Orange County Real Property Tax Information  - offers Image Mate On-Line.  It is part of the County’s commitment to provide 24 hour/7 days a week access to real property information via the Internet.  This system allows the user to search for a property by Owner Name, Address, Tax Map number, or Municipality.

Environmental Health Department - With links to food handler's permits, health certificates, etc.

Transportation and Transit - Links to road opening permits, etc.

Sewer District Information- Permits, regulations and forms.

Electric - Orange & Rockland Utilities - a Con Edison, Inc. Co. Web Site

Gas - The National Grid Web Site

Water Service - The Orange County Water Authority's web site.

State Web Site - The official web site of New York State.

New York State Division of Code and Administration -  Codes of New York State – free online version. 

NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) -  offers programs and services to provide a vehicle for the State to work collaboratively with businesses, academia, industry, the federal government, environmental community, public interest groups, and energy market participants.

NYSERDA Economic Development - program is designed to improve New York State's business climate by creating strategic partnerships with the public and private sector that support product development and the use of energy-efficient technologies.

NYS Real Estate Professionals Licensing Information - Information for Real Estate Appraisers, Brokers and salespeople.

New York Department of State - Division of Corporations Web Site - Forming a business corporation in New York State.

New York DOT - For Traffic Count information on state roads.

Health Department - New York State Health Department's web site.

* Orange County, NY is comprised of 3 cities, 20 towns and 19 incorporated villages; most of which are responsible for creating, maintaining and enforcing their own planning, zoning and building codes & regulations.

The Incorporated Cites, Towns and Villages of Orange County, NY

The Town of
Blooming Grove
(Town Code)

The Village of
Blooming Grove
(Village Code)

The Town of Chester
(Town Code)

The Village of Chester
(Village Code)

The Town of Cornwall
(Town Code)

The Village of
Cornwall on Hudson
(Village Code)

The Town of Crawford
(Town Code)

The Town of Deerpark
(Town Documents)

The Village of Florida
(Village Code)

The Town of Goshen
(Town Code)

The Village of Goshen
(Village Code)

The Town of Greenville
(Town Code)

The Village of
Greenwood Lake
(Village Code)

The Town of Hamptonburgh
(Town Code)

The Village of Harriman
(Village Code)

The Town of Highlands
(Town Code)

The Village of
Highland Falls
(Village Code)

The Village of
Kiryas Joel
(Village Code)

The Village of Maybrook
(Village Code)

The City of Middletown
(City Code)

The Town of Minisink
(Town Code)