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Mapping & Addressing
This page describes Lancaster County's GIS
program, which began with the primary purpose
of creating and maintaining the street
addressing system necessitated by the
implementation of Enhanced 911 emergency
telephone service, and provides information on
other mapping projects, products and
capabilities. This is also the home page for
the Lancaster County Information ...
Office of Emergency Services
In accordance with state law, the Lancaster
County Board of Supervisors has adopted an
Emergency Operations Plan which establishes the
legal and organizational basis for operations
in response to any type of disaster or large
scale emergency situation. The Plan assigns
broad responsibilities to local government
agencies and support organizations for disaster
mitigation, ...
Commissioner of the Revenue
The Commisioner of the Revenue is a state
constitutional officer who is elected to serve
a four year term by the voters. The
Commissioner is chief assessing officer of a
locality. George E. "Sonny" Thomas, Jr. took
office on January 1, 1996 and is responsible
for serving the citizens of Lancaster County by
Assessing real estate values for taxation,
Assessing personal ...
Treasurer's Office
The Office of the Treasurer for cities and
counties of the Commonwealth was established by
the constitution in 1869.The primary function of a
local Treasurer can be grouped into three major
catogories
Clerk of the Circuit Court
The Clerk of the Circuit Court is a state
constitutional officer who is elected to serve
an eight year term. The Clerk is responsible
for the proper management, as custodian, of
records and documents recorded and filed, and
serves as the administrative officer for the
Circuit Court. Lancaster County records date
back to 1652.
Building Office
The 2009 edition of The Virginia Uniform
Statewide Building Code, hereafter known as the
"VUSBC", went into effect March 1, 2011. It is
comprised of the three parts which are the;
Virginia Construction Code, The Virginia
Rehabilitation Code and The Virginia
Maintenance Code and governs the general
administration and code amendments to the
referenced code standards.
Commonwealth's Attorney
The Commonwealth's Attorney of Lancaster County
represents Lancaster County residents, the
Lancaster County Sheriff's Department, the
Kilmarnock Police Department, the White Stone
Police Department, the Virginia State Police,
the Virginia Marine Police, the Game Wardens,
Alcohol Beverage Control Investigators, as well
as other law-enforcement agencies. Together
they ...
Planning & Land Use Office
The Planning and Land Use Office is responsible
for enforcement and administration of the
Lancaster County zoning ordinance, erosion and
sediment control ordinance, subdivision
ordinance, Chesapeake Bay preservation
ordinance and wetlands ordinance, and also
handles enforcement of the solid waste disposal
ordinance and inoperable vehicle ordinance.
Housing Choice Voucher Program
The Lancaster County Housing Choice Voucher Program was established for the purpose of assisting low income families. Lancaster County is primarily working with three different programs which are as follows
Sheriff's Office
The sheriff's office is located at 8293 Mary
Ball Road, Lancaster, Virginia, behind the
county courthouse. Built in 1978, the main
building houses the sheriff's administrative
offices, county communications center, and
local correctional facility. The Benson-Brent
Annex, dedicated in 1999, houses the uniform
patrol and investigative staff.
Waste Management & Public Works
Lancaster County operates three refuse
collection and recycling sites. Kilmarnock -
Located on White Pine Road (VSH 788) one mile
SW of Kilmarnock. Lancaster - One mile east of
Lancaster Courthouse on Regina Road (VSH 604).
Nuttsville - Located on Gaines Road (VSH 723)
one-quater mile from the intersection of
Nuttsville Road and River Road.
Building Permit Database Search
The building permit database includes all permits
issued by the Building and Planning and Land Use
offices from July 2000 to present. The database is
updated once per month.
Concealed Handgun Permit Information
Lancaster County residents may make application
for a concealed handgun permit at the Circuit
Court Clerk's Office, Lancaster Courthouse in
Lancaster. Applications should be obtained from
Court Clerk, Diane H. Mumford or her deputies.
The application can also be downloaded from
this site. Applications must be submitted to
the Circuit Court Clerk's Office for
processing. ...
Passport Information
The Clerk's Office no longer processes passport
applications. For more information on obtaining a
passport, please the visit the U.S. Department of
State web site.
Marriage License Information
Age Requirements and Consent - The minimum age
for marriage in the Commonwealth of Virginia is
16 years for both bride and groom; however, if
either party is under 18, consent to the
marriage must be given by the father, mother or
legal guardian. This may be done personally by
the parent or legal guardian before the person
issuing the license, or by written consent ...
Commonwealth's Attorney Programs & Services
Victim-Witness Program provides information and
assistance in the judicial process to victims
of crime and witnesses in court cases. It
provides advice and referrals to other local
agencies for counseling or support services and
assistance in obtaining court-ordered
restitution, protective orders, and other
procedures.
Commonwealth's Attorney Contact Information
This page provides staff contact information for
the Lancaster County Commonwealth's Attorney and
the offices of public officials that work closely
with the Commonwealth's Attorney.
E-911 Map Search
Lancaster County E-911 map books are the
detailed maps used by law enforcement and
emergency service personnel which show building
addresses and locations and other information
not shown on other county maps. Individual map
pages can now be viewed and downloaded by using
the search engine below. Adobe Acrobat Reader
is required to view these files.
Local Tax Information
Lancaster County taxes are due on December 5th.
After December 5th a 10% penalty is added. On
February 1st of the following year, a $30.00
Delinquent Account Fee is added to each ticket.
DMV stops are placed on personal property
beginning June 1st of the following year and
interest in the amount of 10% will begin to
accrue on July 1st.
Vehicle & Dog Tag Information
Lancaster County no longer sells vehicle decals.
Instead, a vehicle registration fee is added to
the personal property bill. The fee is $20 for
each car and truck and $12 for each motorcycle.
County Administration
Lancaster County is governed by a five-member
Board of Supervisors which meets on the last
Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the
General District Courtroom at the Lancaster
Courthouse. Meetings of the Board of
Supervisors are open to the public. Persons
wishing to speak on matters not advertised for
public hearing may do so during the Public
Input Session or ...
Code Of Ordinances & Land Development Code
This page provides links to online versions of the
Lancaster County Code of Ordinances and Land
Development Code which are now maintained by
Municipal Code Corporation.
Online Tax Payments
Lancaster County has contracted with Official
Payments Corp. to process electronic payments
of local personal property and real estate
taxes. Taxpayers can call 1-800-2PayTax (1-800-
272-9829) or go to www.officialpayments.com to
make their payments. The jurisdiction code for
Lancaster County is 6235. Taxpayers will need
the tax year and ticket number for each
payment. ...
County Officials Contact Information
Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
Minutes for meetings of the Lancaster County
Board of Supervisors are available online for
all meetings from January 27, 2000 to present.
The files are in PDF format which requires the
Adobe Acrobat Reader. Minutes are made
available to the public only after approval by
the Board of Supervisors during the following
month's regular Board meeting.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Minutes for meetings of the Lancaster County
Planning Commission are available online for
all meetings from May 17, 2007 to present. The
files are in PDF format which requires the
Adobe Acrobat Reader. Minutes are made
available to the public after approval by the
Planning Commission during the following
month's regular meeting.
Privacy Policy
Lancaster County Government has created this
privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm
commitment to privacy. The following discloses the
information gathering and dissemination practices
for this web site.
Forms & Publications
This page serves as a central repository for
forms, applications and other documents and
publications commonly requested by the public
in their dealings with Lancaster County. Most
files listed on this page, with the exception
of specialized GIS map layers, can be viewed
using software that can be obtained elsewhere
on the world wide web at no cost.
Technical Notes
The drop-down menus at the top of each page
provide access to all major content areas within
this site. Persons who are unable to use these
menus should refer to the site map.
Web Policy
This is the official Lancaster County
Government Web Site. Its mission is to provide
information on the most essential and widely
used functions of local government. This site
is not intended to serve as a "local business
directory" or a portal for internet advertising
or other commercial internet activity.
About Lancaster County
Settled in the mid-1600's, Lancaster County is
located at the southeastern 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.
GIS Data End User Agreement
The use of maps, GIS data layers and other
datasets available for download from this web
site is governed as follows: 1. Maps and GIS
layers containing parcel data provide a general
representation of lot sizes, shapes and
locations relative to other lots and are not
intended to replace boundary surveys or any
other work performed by professional engineers
or surveyors.
Building Permit Search Results - Summary
Building Permit Search Results - Detail
Building Office Fee Schedule
This page lists fees for different types of
building permits and services provided by the
Lancaster County Building Official.
Planning & Land Use Fee Schedule
This page lists fees for different types of
permits and services provided by the Lancaster
County Planning and Land Use Office.
Voter Registration
The Office of the General Registrar and
Electoral Board of Lancaster County strives to
promote the highest level of service to the
citizens of the Commonwealth by providing
equitable opportunities to register and vote;
and by maintaining accurate records relating to
voter registration, elections, election
officials, and candidates. We are committed to
promoting ...
Polling Places/Precinct Locations - UPDATED: September 6, 2022
This page lists the voting precinct locations in
Lancaster County as well as those used in town-
only elections.
Updating or Changing Your Voter Registration Information
It is your responsibility to keep your voting
records up to date. What should I do if I have
changed my name or local address since the last
election? Tell your voter registrar in writing,
or stop by any voter registration site and
complete a new application for voter
registration. You can also send in the address
change portion of your voter registration card.
Either ...
Would you like to be an Election Officer
The Lancaster County Registrar and Electoral
Board are seeking individuals to serve as
"Officers of Election" to work at the polls
this Election Day. What is an Election Officer?
Election Officers work at the polls on Election
Day to ensure elections are run in an honest
and well-organized manner. Election Officers
are appointed by the County Electoral Board
with ...
Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan
Individual chapters of the Lancaster County
Comprehensive Plan listed below may be viewed or
downloaded in PDF format. The introduction and
chapters 1 through 7 comprise the entire document.
Emergency Alerts & Special Announcements
Special Wastes Guidelines
As of January 1, 2011, the Lively Woodyard no
longer accepts construction waste. Residents
may take construction waste to County
collection points instead. Commercial
firms/Contractors are required to make their
own disposal arrangements. Stumps, wood, brush,
leaves and other yard waste will continue to be
accepted at Lively Woodyard.
Recycling Program
In addition to solid waste disposal, the
county-operated sites also provide for the
collection of several recyclable materials. All
sites accept PET and HDPE plastic, glass
bottles, aluminum and tin food and beverage
containers, old newspapers, mixed paper,
cardboard and scrap metal.
Local Candidate Campaign Finance Reports
This page lists Campaign Finance Reports for
candidates running for local offices in an
upcoming election. If you do not see the office
or candidate that you are looking for, then
that person has not filed a finance report at
this time.
Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda
The agenda for the upcoming meeting of the
Lancaster County Board of Supervisors. Lists all
business coming before the Board including public
hearings. Usually published on the Friday prior to
the meeting.
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
The agenda for the upcoming meeting of the
Lancaster County Planning Commission. Lists all
business to be considered including public
hearings.
Virginia Freedom of Information Act
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), located § 2.2-3700 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, guarantees citizens of the Commonwealth and representatives of the media access to public records held by public bodies, public officials, and public employees.
Economic Development Authority
Northern Neck Planning District Commission
NN/MP Community Services Board
Rappahannock Community College Board
Rappahannock River Basin Advisory Committee
Local Candidate Campaign Finance Reports - Prior Elections Archive
This page provides an archive of Campaign Finance Reports for candidates who ran for local offices in prior years elections.
Board of Supervisors Public Hearing Schedule
Planning Commission Public Hearing Schedule
Wetland Board Public Hearing Schedule
Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing Schedule
Economic Development Authority Minutes
Wetlands Board Meeting Agenda
The agenda for the upcoming meeting of the
Lancaster County Wetlands Board. Lists all
business to be considered including public
hearings.