Updated March 18, 2020

Louisa County’s proactive response to the COVID-19 outbreak maintains citizen services in a limited staffing environment and County offices remain open to the public at this time.

Before visiting a Louisa County facility, citizens are encouraged to check online or call to see if their needs can be addressed remotely.  A list of department specific information is provided below to assist citizens during this period. For general telephone questions, please call (540) 967-0401.

Public Safety Functions

Louisa County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO)

LCSO will continue to operate as normal. The public is encouraged to limit engagement to emergencies only during this period.

• The County’s 911 Center is operating normally
• Non-emergency telephone inquiries should be directed to (540) 967-1234
• Additional information and forms are online at https://www.louisacounty.com/210/Sheriff

Louisa County Fire and EMS

The department will continue to operate as normal.  The public is encouraged to limit engagement to emergencies only during this period.

• The County’s 911 Center is operating normally
• Non-emergency telephone inquiries should be directed to (540) 967-3491 (daytime) or (540) 967-1234 (after hours)
• Additional information and forms are online at https://www.louisacounty.com/152/Fire-Emergency-Services

General Government / Other Functions

Voter Registration (Registrar’s Office)

The Registrar’s office will operate as normal, however, in person office visits may be restricted to one person at a time.

• Telephone inquiries should be directed to (540) 967-3427
• Additional information and forms are online at https://www.louisacounty.com/453/Voter-Registration
• You may register to voter or update your address at: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal/ 
• Town of Louisa Election (Town Residents Only) - Vote at Home (COVID-19 option) May 2020 Elections  
  • Choose reason "2A My disability or illness" for Absentee voting.
  • Choose the absentee option as soon as possible.
  • Ballots must be returned by Election Day.
  • To apply online: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/absentee-voting/

 Community Development:

The department will operate as normal, with limited staffing.  All request for permits or inspections should be made by telephone or email. 

• Telephone inquiries should be directed to (540) 967-3430
• Email inquiries
  • Building Permits or Inspections:  Buildingpermits@louisa.org
  • Land Use and Zoning: Planningzoning@louisa.org
  • Code Violation Questions (or to report): Codeenforcement@louisa.org
• Additional information and forms are online at https://www.louisacounty.com/189/Community-Development
• Building inspections will continue as required by the Code of Virginia and applications will be processed as long as the office remains open.
• Permits processing will continue. The public is encouraged to call with questions prior to drop off. Only COMPLETED applications will be accepted in person.

Treasurer’s Office

The Treasurer’s Office will operate as normal, with limited staffing. 

• Taxes can be paid online at https://louweb.louisa.org/Applications/cpage/Default.aspx?ctid=1.
• Telephone inquiries should be directed to (540) 967- 3435
• Additional information and forms are online at https://www.louisacounty.com/445/Treasurer

Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office

The Commissioner’s Office will operate as normal, with limited staffing. 

• Telephone inquiries should be directed to (540) 967- 3432
• Additional information and common forms are online at https://www.louisacounty.com/160/Commissionerof-theRevenue

Human Services

The Department of Human Services will operate as normal (with limited staffing) and the building will have limited access for the public. Please call before coming to the office.

• Telephone inquiries should be directed to (540) 967-1320
• Information and forms are online at https://www.louisacounty.com/238/Human-Services

General Services

The Department of General Services will operate as normal, with limited staffing

• Telephone inquiries should be directed to (540) 967- 0401
• Information and forms are online at https://www.louisacounty.com/215/General-Services-Recycling
• Refuse and Recycling:  Refuse and Recycling Centers and the Landfill will continue normal operation. Please minimize contact with staff.
• Animal Shelter: The Animal Shelter building is closed to the public.

County Administration

County Administration will continue to function as normal with limited staff.

• Telephone inquiries should be directed to (540) 967- 0401
• Information and forms are online at https://www.louisacounty.com/151/Administration

Environmental Health and Vital Records (Thomas Jefferson Health District)

Environmental Health and Vital Records will continue to function as normal with limited staff

• Telephone inquiries can be directed to (540) 967-3707, or fax us at (540) 967-3733
• Information and forms are available online at http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/thomas-jefferson/environmental-health/#Onsite and at http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/.

Circuit / General District / Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts

Minimal court services are operating.  Please contact the appropriate court using the information below to obtain more information. 

• Circuit Court: 
  • http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/circuit/Louisa/home.html
  • Phone: (540) 967-5312 / Fax (540) 967-2705
• General District Court
  • http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/gd/louisa/home.html
  • Phone: (540) 967-5330 / Fax: (540) 967-2369
• Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
  • http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/jdr/louisa/home.html 
  • Phone: (540) 967-5337 / Fax: (540) 967-1914

Finance

• Will operate remotely but will not be open to the public.  Please schedule appointments and allow time for staff to return calls/ respond to messages.
• Information and forms are online at https://www.louisacounty.com/319/Finance
• Telephone inquiries should be directed to (540) 967- 0401 or fax us at (540) 967-3439

Human Resources

• Will operate remotely but will not be open to the public.  Please schedule appointments and allow time for staff to return calls/ respond to messages.
• Information and forms are online at https://www.louisacounty.com/237/Human-Resources
• Telephone inquiries should be directed to (540) 967- 0401 or fax us at (540) 967-3411

 Office of the County Attorney

• Will operate remotely but will not be open to the public.  Please schedule appointments and allow time for staff to return calls/ respond to messages.
• Information and forms are online at https://www.louisacounty.com/309/County-Attorney
• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request forms are available online
• Telephone inquiries should be directed to (540) 967-4582 or fax us at (540) 967-4587

Children’s Services Act Department

• Will operate remotely but will not be open to the public.  Please schedule appointments and allow time for staff to return calls/ respond to messages.
• Information and forms are online at https://www.louisacounty.com/250/Childrens-Services-Act
• Telephone inquiries should be directed to (540) 967-3781 or fax us at (540) 967-4545

Information Technology

• Will operate remotely but will not be open to the public.  Please schedule appointments and allow time for staff to return calls/ respond to messages.
• Information and forms are online at https://www.louisacounty.com/268/Information-Technology
• Telephone inquiries should be directed to (540) 967-4599 or fax us at (540) 967-3411

 Economic Development

• Will operate remotely but will not be open to the public.  Please schedule appointments and allow time for staff to return calls/ respond to messages.
• Information and forms are online at http://www.yeslouisa.com/
• Telephone inquiries should be directed to (540) 967-4581 or fax us at (540) 967- 4545

Parks, Recreation, and Tourism

• Will operate remotely but will not be open to the public.  Please schedule appointments and allow time for staff to return calls/ respond to messages.
• Website: https://www.louisacounty.com/208/Parks-Recreation
• Telephone: 540-967-4420 or fax us at (540) 967-4450

 Louisa County Water Authority

• Website: https://www.louisacountywaterauthority.org/
• Pay your bill online or by phone: https://www.louisacountywaterauthority.org/bill-payment
• Telephone inquiries should be directed to (540) 967-1122 or fax us at (540) 967-0656