County Departments
Our mission is to protect and improve the welfare of the animals and citizens of Sussex County through humane education, enforcement, and professional presence, to provide a safe, humane shelter for unwanted, stray, abused, and lost animals.
Learn More >The Sussex County Building Department is committed to becoming a premier building organization based on integrity, professionalism, and consistency.
Learn More >Virginia Cooperative Extension's urban programs focus in the major areas of agriculture, 4-H youth development, and family and consumer sciences...
Learn More >The County Administrator leads the daily operations of the County government center in meeting the needs of the citizens of Sussex County.
Learn More >The Finance Department is responsible for accounts payable, payroll, general accounting, budget, financial reporting and grant administration...
Learn More >This office oversees Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management. Provides public education/safety training, responds to incidents of hazardous materials, grants, and risk managment.
Learn More >The General Registrar is appointed by the Sussex Electoral Board for a four year term. The General Registrar does not serve as representative of any political party.
Learn More >Working together to foster healthy communities through disease prevention & control, health promotion, environmental protection and emergency preparedness & response.
Learn More >The Industrial Development Authority meeting dates will be announced as they are made available.
Learn More >The principal function of the Magistrate is to provide an independent unbiased review of complaints brought to the office by Police Officers, Sheriffs, Deputies, and Citizens.
Learn More >The Planning Department endeavors to preserve and enhance the quality of life of all residents of the County of Sussex by encouraging and promoting the orderly use of land for redevelopment and growth through intermediate and long range comprehensive and strategic planning...
Learn More >People helping people triumph over poverty, abuse and neglect to shape strong futures for themselves, their families and communities!
Learn More >Victim/Witness Assistance Program helps ensure fair and compassionate treatment to crime victims whether or not an arrest has been made.
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