Departments

Central Permitting & Inspections

Access information on environmental health, building inspections, as well as planning and zoning requirements.

Cooperative Extension

Cooperative Extension is committed to enhancing agricultural, forest and food systems, building quality communities, sustaining families, and developing responsible youth.

Council on Aging

The purpose of the Council on Aging is to help meet the many needs of the older adult such as nutrition, transportation, health, day care, and in-home services.

County Manager's Office

The Halifax County Manager's Office manages all departments of county government to assure that adequate levels of service are provided to citizens as efficiently as possible.

Court Services

Find a directory of local, state, and federal court services.

Department of Social Services

The Halifax County Department of Social Services provides financial assistance and social services to all county residents who meet eligibility criteria.

Emergency Services

Find information on how to be prepared in case of an emergency, access emergency contact information, and more.

Finance Department

The Finance Department is responsible for coordinating the financial activity of Halifax County.

Health Department

Halifax County Public Health System works to educate, protect, and empower the citizens of Halifax County to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Human Resources Management

The Human Resources Department provides services relating to employment recruitment, growth, and development.

Information Technology Services

Information Technology Services (ITS) Department is responsible for supporting the county’s many different jobs and functions necessary to run the government.

Legal Department

The Legal Department provides legal representation to the Board of Commissioners as well as to the County Manager and to all the departments.

Library

Learn about the Halifax County Library and visit a branch library to check out books, research topics, and more.

Operations Department

The Operations Department maintains all county-owned and leased properties, including grounds, buildings, and building equipment.

Public Utilities

The Public Utilities Department is divided into the Water/Wastewater Division and the Solid Waste Division.

Register of Deeds

The Register of Deeds Office is responsible for the recording, indexing, and preservation of all real estate records, vital records, and other miscellaneous records.

Sheriff's Office

The mission of the Sheriff's Office is to protect the lives and property of all citizens within the county.

Soil & Water Conservation

Find contact information, upcoming events, and more for the Soil and Water Conservation.

Tax Administration

In Halifax County, the offices of the Tax Assessor and the Tax Collector are combined into a single office responsible for listing, appraising, and assessing real and personal property and for collecting taxes due on that property.

Veterans Service Office

The Veterans Service Office helps military veterans, their families, or survivors obtain various services including Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, educational or employment opportunities, and more.

Supervisory Training