PUBLIC NOTICES
Required Public Notice Regarding FEMA Subgrant Applications
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to provide financial assistance to the State of North Carolina, local and Indian tribal governments, and private nonprofit organizations under major disaster declaration FEMA-4827-DR-NC. This notice applies to the Individual Assistance (IA) and Public Assistance (PA) grant programs implemented under the authority of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121-5207 (Stafford Act) as well as the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) authorized by Section 4040 of the Stafford Act and implemented in 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §§ 206.430-440. This public notice concerns activities that may affect historic properties, activities that are located in or affect wetland areas and the 100-year (1.0% annual chance) floodplain, and activities that may involve critical actions within the 500-year (0.2% annual chance) floodplain. Such activities may adversely affect the historic property, floodplain, or wetland, or may result in continuing vulnerability to flood damage.
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Watauga County Transfer Station - Closure Notice for Repairs
Watauga County Transfer Station - Closure Notice for Repairs
Due to necessary repairs, the Watauga County Transfer Station will be closed on the following dates:
- Thursday, January 23rd: Closing at 11:00 AM
- Friday, January 24th: Closed from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Saturday, January 25th: Closed from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Please note: During these closures, NO TRASH/GARBAGE will be accepted.
The facility will remain open to the public for RECYCLING and BRUSH ONLY during this time.
ALL CONVENIENCE CENTERS WILL BE OPERATING ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE.
Thank you for your patience and understanding with this closure as we enhance our services.
- Thursday, January 23rd: Closing at 11:00 AM
01/20/2025 - SANITATION DEPARTMENT-CLOSED- MLK JR DAY
The Sanitation Department will be Closed on Monday, January 20th, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All Convenience centers will be open on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025.
01/20/2025 - Holiday Office Closure
Watauga County Offices will be closed in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day on Monday, January 20, 2025.
County Offices will re-open as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Please call the County Manager’s Office at 828-265-8000 if you have questions.
01/21/2025 - RFP - Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Managment Services
Please click HERE to view the Request for Proposals (RFP).
01/21/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
02/04/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
02/10/2025 - Farmland Preservation Program Advisory Board Public Hearing
Public Notice
Pursuant to Article X of the Watauga County Voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) has requested that the Farmland Preservation Program Advisory Board hold a public hearing regarding road improvement impacts to a land parcel owned by Joe F. Greene and Ardease Critcher Greene at 872 Wilson Ridge Road. The subject parcel is enrolled in the Program. The public hearing will be held Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:00 am at the Agricultural Conference Center, 252 Poplar Grove Rd., Boone, NC. The Board and public will receive information and comments from DOT and the citizens of Watauga County regarding the proposed condemnation. For more information, contact the Watauga County Soil and Water District office at 828-264-0842.
02/18/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
03/04/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
03/07/2025 - Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Request for Proposals (RFP)
The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) has studied the risk factors and needs of Juvenile Court involved youth in this county and hereby publishes a Request for Proposals. The JCPC anticipates funds from the NC Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Community Programs section in the amount of $139,176 to fund programs to serve delinquent and at-risk youth for the state fiscal year 2025-2026 beginning on, or after, July 1, 2025. The use of these funds requires a local match of 30%. Please click HERE to view the RFP and click HERE to view the Summary Report of the Watauga County Risk and Needs Assessment Committee. Deadline for applications is March 7th, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
03/18/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
04/01/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
04/15/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
05/06/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
05/20/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
06/03/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
06/17/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
07/01/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
07/15/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
08/05/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
08/19/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
09/02/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
09/16/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
10/07/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
10/21/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
11/04/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
11/18/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
12/02/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
12/16/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
01/01/2027 - Preparation for the 2027 Revaluation
Preparation for the 2027 Revaluation is currently underway with every property in Watauga County to be visited by an appraiser. The field reviews are conducted to ensure the data of the property reflects accurately in the county tax records. As a part of this review, all residential and commercial properties will be digitally photographed to ensure that all improvements can be compared consistently and uniformly, as well as to validate property addresses and locations to assist emergency services. Staff will be driving vehicles with door magnets attached identifying them as Watauga County Appraisal. Appraisers will be wearing a safety vest and lanyard with a photo ID Badge attached. As part of their appraisal, they will be knocking on doors to advise the owner that they are there and ask a couple of questions. If no one is home, the appraiser will leave a door hanger to let the owner know the property was visited by staff. Should you have any questions as to the identity of the individual at your home please contact the Tax Office at 828-265-8021.