Web Sites and Links
• Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures
Has responsibility for enforcing State-mandated agricultural and pesticide regulations and certification of commercial weighing and measuring devices.
• Animal Care ServicesA division of Regulatory Health Services, provides pet licensing and patrol services to 19 contract cities and all the unincorporated areas of the County. The Orange County Animal Care Center houses and provides medical care for impounded dogs, cats and exotic animals. Adoption services are also available.
• California State Assembly District 67 - Thomas HarmonLinks to profile, legislation, district information, and a place to post feedback.
• California State Senate District 35 - Ross JohnsonLinks to biography, committees, and district map.
• California State Assembly District 73 - Assemblywoman Patricia BatesRepresenting the communities of Laguna Niguel, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, and portions of Aliso Viejo and Vista. Press releases, sponsored legislation, biography, and district map.
• Central Net TrainingA regional fire training center operated through a formal joint powers agreement entered into by the cities of Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach.
• Child Support ServicesLocates missing parents, establishs paternity, enforces child support orders, and collects and distributes child support payments.
• County Assessor OfficeIdentifies and values all property in the county for property tax purposes each year.
• County Auditor/Controller's OfficeProvides professional accounting services necessary to manage county funds and federal state grants.
• County Executive OfficeDirectory of information for county planning and service agent. Contact number provided.
• Engineering and Permit ServicesTo provide regulatory permit strategies including environmental and permit processing services for flood control, water quality, transportation, park, and coastal resource management programs.
• Geomatics / Land Information SystemsProvides quality surveying and mapping services.
• Housing and Community Development DepartmentAdministers a number of federally funded programs that enhance and improve the quality of housing.
• Integrated Waste Management DepartmentAdministers municipal solid waste collection, recycling, and planning for the County's unincorporated areas.
• Irvine Ranch Water DistrictProviding domestic water service, sewage collection and water reclamation to the city of Irvine and surrounding areas.
• Municipal Water District of Orange CountyPublic agency formed in 1951, a planning and resource management agency for Orange County. Includes news, water metrics and education programs.
• Office of FinanceProvides current information regarding the finances and budget of the County of Orange, California.
• Office of the Public DefenderProvides legal representation to those unable to afford a lawyer in criminal, juvenile, mental health, and dependency cases.
• Orange County Board of SupervisorsThere are 5 county supervisors, each one representing a different geographic region of the county.
• Orange County Clerk-RecorderMaintains records of births, marriages, death, real estate transactions, and fictitious business names within the county.
• Orange County California Home PageThe official homepage of the County of Orange - government, information, and statistics.
• Orange County Fire AuthorityFire department guide to community services to business, residents and industrial members. Profile and contact information.
• Orange County Human Relations CommissionSeeks to eliminate prejudice, intolerance, discrimination, and to build mutual understanding among residents.
• Orange County Local Agency Formation CommissionA state mandated local agency whose jurisdiction is all of Orange County directed to promote orderly growth and development, discourage urban sprawl while preserving open space and agricultural lands and encourage efficient service areas for local governments.
• Orange County Sheriff CoronerIncludes services, patrol areas, press releases, employment, crime bulletins, community services, and events.
• Orange County Sanitation DistrictWastewater and sewer treatment for the coastal areas of Orange County.
• Orange County Vector Control DistrictAgency specifically dedicated to protecting public health by controlling rats, flies, mosquitoes, and other vector related problems. Includes public information, board of trustees, staff and news.
• Orange County Water DistrictPublic water agency serving more than 20 cities in northern and central Orange County.
• Planning Development and ServicesImplements the general plan, zoning, subdivision, grading, and related building and development codes and regulations.
• Registrar of VotersProvides non-partisan elections process information and details the duties and services of the elections department.
• Resources and Development Management DepartmentProvides regional flood control, water quality enhancement, recreation, and agricultural services; "municipal" services in unincorporated areas; and office space, transportation support, and printing services for other County departments.
• Social Services AgencyResponsible for planning, implementing and operating social services programs in the County.
• Strategic Financial PlanA framework document adopted by the Board of Supervisors which set long term priorities for the county government.
• Trabuco Canyon Water DistrictDesigned to improve communications with rate-payers. Explanations of bills, customer service, contacts and other information are all available.
• Treasurer-Tax CollectorProvides treasury and tax collection services for the county. Includes property tax query and payment forms.
