Lee County government building with its flagpoles

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Welcome to Lee County Virginia

The southwestern-most County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, bordered on the south by Tennessee and on the north and west by Kentucky. Permits, public notices, meetings and County offices — all in one place.

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What residents come here for

Notices, minutes, bids and budgets — plus the County services people ask about most.

Public notices

County ordinances, the 2025 Lee County Comprehensive Plan and current requests for proposals.

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Meeting minutes

Minutes of the Lee County Board of Supervisors.

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Bid notices

Open bids and solicitations from the County of Lee, Virginia.

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County budgets

The County’s spending budget, approved by the Board of Supervisors.

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Voting & elections

Register to vote, early voting, official voter information and the Electoral Board.

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Victim/Witness Program

Your rights as a victim of crime in Virginia, protective orders, compensation and court support.

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Lee County Directory

County offices, one call away

The Lee County Courthouse in Jonesville

Lee County at a glance

1792

Year Lee County was formed, from Russell County

5

Supervisor districts

2

Incorporated towns — Pennington Gap and Jonesville

4

Years in each supervisor’s term

About Lee County

Named for “Light Horse Harry” Lee

Lee County was formed in 1792 from Russell County and is named in honor of General Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee, a Revolutionary War soldier and the Governor of Virginia at the time the county was formed.

Lee County has two incorporated towns: Pennington Gap and the County seat of Jonesville.

Stone Face Rock, a cliff shaped like a face in profile

Public notices

News from the County

The latest notices from the County Administrator’s Office and the Registrar.
A Lee County field with hills behind

Virginia 2026 Roadway Safety Survey

VDOT and the Virginia Strategic Highway Safety Plan Steering Committee are seeking public input to help update Virginia’s 2027-2031 SHSP plan.

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All public notices

County Administration

Lee County Courthouse

Room 111, P.O. Box 367, Jonesville, VA 24263. Office hours 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday. Phone (276) 346-7714.