PUBLIC NOTICES

  • PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT-Watauga County Facilities will be CLOSED

    Due to the incoming inclement weather and expected hazardous road conditions, Watauga County Facilities, including the Watauga County Community Recreation Center and all Watauga County Sanitation Department’s Convenience Centers, will close on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 2:00 P.M.

     

    Additionally, all Watauga County Facilities will be closed on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

     

    Watauga County offices will operate on a two (2) hour delay on Monday, January 26, 2026, opening at 10:00 A.M.  The Watauga County Sanitation Department’s Container Sites will open on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. 

     

    Weather and road conditions will continue to be monitored and additional adjustments made to the operating schedule of Watauga County Facilities on Monday, January 26, 2026, if necessary.

     

    Up-to-date information regarding County Office closures can be found at www.wataugacounty.org or by calling the Watauga County Snow Line at (828) 265-8159.

  • 03/09/2026 - Juvenile Crime Prevention Council RFP FY 26-27

    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 2026-2027 beginning on, or after, July 1, 2026.  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 9th, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

  • 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.