Settled in the mid-1600's, Lancaster County is located at the south eastern tip of Virginia's Northern Neck peninsula approximately 75 miles east of Richmond, 120 miles southeast of Washington, DC. The present Courthouse dates from 1860 and houses county records maintained virtually intact since 1652.
This is the official Lancaster County Government Web Site. The pages that follow are intended to provide information on the most essential and widely used functions of local government. A wealth of information can be found on Lancaster County's business community, natural resources, recreational opportunities and history from the following sources:
Storm Event of February 24, 2016 - Permit Waiver for Damage Repair
2016 Lancaster Board of Supervisors Meeting Dates
Press Release from the Lancaster County Electoral Board Concerning November 3, 2015 Election
Storm Event of October 2015 - Permit Waiver for Damage Repair
CodeRED Community Notification System - Enroll or Update Existing Account Here
Tax Levies Ordinance for Calendar Year 2015
Building Inspection Policy Change
New Construction Debris Policy at Lancaster County Solid Waste Collection Facilities
Flood Map Update
Lancaster County Emergency Services Announces Yellow Dot Program
2011 Redistricting Map - as adopted by the Board of Supervisors May 5, 2011
New Guidelines for Construction Waste Disposal
Treasurer's Office - New Online Services
Northern Neck Housing Study
Notice to Waterfront Property Owners With Private Septic Systems
FY 2016 Budget Adoption Resolution
FY 2016 Budget Appropriation Resolution
FY 2015 Budget Adoption Resolution
FY 2015 Budget Appropriation Resolution
FY 2014 Budget Adoption Resolution
FY 2014 Budget Appropriation Resolution
FY 2016 Approved Budget
FY 2015 Approved Budget
FY 2013 Approved Budget
FY 2012 Approved Budget
FY 2011 Approved Budget
FY 2010 Approved Budget
FY 2015 Annual Financial Report
FY 2014 Annual Financial Report
FY 2013 Annual Financial Report
FY 2012 Annual Financial Report
FY 2011 Annual Financial Report
FY 2010 Annual Financial Report
FY 2009 Annual Financial Report
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