About Us Home Page In 2018, Central Florida was ranked first in the nation for job growth, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Additionally, Forbes magazine ranked the metro Orlando region No. 1 to invest in a home with an estimated 84,000 building permits issued in Orange County valued at $2.3 billion. Orange County also earned the highest AAA credit rating from Moody's Investors Service, recognizing its fiscal reliability and continued quality-of-life enhancements.
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Orange County wants to help you learn about habits that can help keep our homes, community, and environment clean, safe, and healthy, while often saving money at the same time.
You can easily reduce energy and water use while improving the comfort and efficiency in your home. Learn more about how to save and take part in free services, rebates and incentives.
If you are a low income homeowner, your home may be eligible for assistance with home repairs to reduce energy costs or eliminate code violations. Learn about the Orange County Housing Rehabilitation program and eligibility.
Using sustainable products and services in your home not only minimizes impact on the environment, it is also better for the health of humans and animals.
Visit Greener Choices website for eco-living information.
You can help Orange County save landfill space and preserve resources for future generations:
We all live within a “watershed.” Watersheds naturally direct water flow from yards, roads, businesses, ponds, lakes, streams, etc. toward a main surface water body, such as lake or river.
Only rain should go down the drain:
If you live in an area that is forested or near a water body, chances are you may encounter a wild animal at some point.
Local products travel a shorter distance to reach you and therefore generate much less pollution in their transportation to market.
Shopping with local businesses supports our local economy and generates less pollution. Learn more about local food options, including farmers market and “you pick” farms, in the Central Florida Local Food Guide.
We can lessen the environmental impact of our product purchases by choosing ones that are safer and cleaner for our environment.
Learn how to safely dispose of unwanted medications.
Orange County Environmental Protection Division 3165 McCrory Place, Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32803 Email: EPD@ocfl.net Phone: (407) 836-1400 Fax: (407) 836-1499
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