Voting Information

Beginning Sept. 24, Vote by Mail ballots will be sent to Lake County voters who have already requested one, and ballots should start arriving in homes the following week. Included with your ballot will be information for returning your voted ballot, inclu...

Join us Sept. 30 for a Virtual Town Hall

Lake County's next Virtual Town Hall will be held on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. Hosted by Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart, panelists will discuss the most current information about COVID-19, relief efforts, and voting in the November General Election.

Lake County Board Approves Resolution for Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions

At its Sept. 8 meeting, the Lake County Board approved a resolution committing Lake County government operations to the goal of attaining net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Hearings for Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals to Resume

The Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) will resume hearing cases in September. The ZBA began postponing hearings in March due to the shift to limited operations in response to COVID-19. The Board will reconvene on September 17, 2020 for a review me...

Open Burning Allowed Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in Unincorporated Lake County through Oct 14

The Lake County Board recently enacted a modified emergency ordinance that temporarily allows open burning in unincorporated Lake County from sunrise to sunset on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The ordinance is effective through October 14, 2020.

New Program Provides Financial Help for Rent and Utility Bills to Residents Impacted by COVID-19

Lake County renters and homeowners who have been impacted by COVID-19 are invited to apply for a new program that offers financial assistance to help pay for rent, gas and electric bills.

Lake County Property Assessment Notices Are Being Mailed Now Through September

From now through early September, the Lake County Chief County Assessment Office is publishing and mailing property assessment notices to all Lake County property owners.

Automatic Renewals for Senior Freeze, Disabled Persons and Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemptions

Residents who in 2019 applied for and received the Senior Citizen Freeze Homestead Exemption, Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities, and Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans With Disabilities will not be required to re-apply in 2020.

Lake County Board and Committee Meetings to be Held Remotely

All Lake County Board and Committee Meetings are currently being held remotely via Zoom. Please visit our calendar section for details and agenda information. 

Many regularly scheduled meetings have been canceled, and meetings that are held will b...