Orange County, Virginia, Voters to Decide on 1% Sales Tax Increase

Orange County voters will decide on November 3 whether to approve an additional 1% sales tax to fund school construction and major renovations. If approved, the tax would apply to purchases already subject to Virginia’s retail sales tax, including clothing, electronics, furniture, and restaurant meals. Purchases such as gasoline, most groceries for home consumption, and prescription medications would be exempt from the additional tax.

The proposed sales tax increase would add one dollar for every $100 spent on eligible items, directly affecting consumer prices within the locality. The measure is part of a broader consideration among dozens of localities in Virginia.