Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Response in North Carolina

Effective Monday, May 11 County offices, libraries and other facilities will re-open to the public (hours may vary), but facilities will still limit access and interaction with staff via protective barriers and other measures. Further, strict social distancing of at least 6′ between staff and customers or between customers will be enforced, and restrictions will be in place to minimize the number of customers gathering in certain areas.

The public is still encouraged to utilize and access the County’s many web based functions, remote payment options and drop box features.

Staff will do their best to ensure all high touch areas are sanitized on a frequent basis for the safety of our citizens and employees. Please use an abundance of caution when entering County facilities and offices. Thank you and be safe.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Response in North Carolina

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RFP for Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) has studied the risk factors and needs of Juvenile Court involved youth in this county and hereby publishes this Request for Proposals. The JCPC anticipates funds from the NC Dept. of Public Safety in the amount stated above to fund the program types specified below. Such programs will serve delinquent and at-risk youth for the state fiscal year 2020-2021 beginning on, or after, July 1, 2020. The use of these funds in this county requires a local match in the amount specified above. Download Info

IMPORTANT 2020 Property Tax Listing Info

North Carolina General Statute 105-285 requires all property subject to taxation be listed annually. All persons who, on January 1, 2020, own property subject to taxation must list such property within the listing period which is January 1 – January 31, 2020.

Any person who fails to do so will be subject to the penalties prescribed by law. Listing forms will be mailed December 30. Listing forms must be received in the Tax Assessor’s Office or postmarked by the US Postal Service by January 31. Failure to list during January will result in a 10% late listing penalty.

Please note the special property tax exclusions available to eligible low to moderate income elderly and disabled citizens as well as veterans that are 100% disabled as a result of a service connected injury or illness.

Below please find a document link for additional information and the relevant contact info for the Tax Office.

SNAP Listing Notice 2020 Download