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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Some Planning & Inspections Service in Our Corolla Office Unavailable Due to Staff Shortages

Effective Immediately, until further notice: the Permit Technician and Planner will not be available at the Corolla Office. However, a Building Inspector will still be available to perform inspections and answer code related questions.

Please note the following options:

  • Online Services: You can apply for permits and make payments using our online permitting system, “Citizen Self Service,” available on our website www.currituckinspections.com
  • Payments: Payments cannot be accepted at this office during this time. Please use the online permitting system.
  • Document Submission: You can submit your documents via email at CCBP@currituckcountync.gov.
  • Meetings: If you need to schedule a meeting with a planner, we encourage the use of Microsoft Teams.

For assistance, please contact the Mainland Permit Office at 252-232-3378.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.

Operation Fan Heat Relief

A program intended to  provide a more comfortable living environment and reduce heat related illness. In support of OFHR, contributions from Dominion Resources through the Division of Aging and Adult Services were made available to the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) to purchase fans for individuals in need.

Eligible applicants must reside in Currituck County, must be an adult: 60 years of age or older OR with a disability and must have a home situation where a threat to health and well being exists.

Call Stacy Joseph at 252-232-3505.

2024 “I VOTED” Sticker Contest

Background of the American flag with the words "I Voted" surrounded by the Currituck light house, brown wild horse and outline of the state of North Carolina.2024 “I VOTED” Sticker Contest Winner Announced

Our winner is Kylee Dinterman, a rising senior at Currituck County High School where she is not only top of her class, but dually enrolled through College of The Albemarle (COA). Kylee enjoys running cross country, indoor and outdoor track, along with playing tennis. She currently holds multiple school records and aspires to run at the collegiate level next fall. Outside of school, Kylee enjoys hanging out with her family, friends, and her dog, River.

Kylee’s winning sticker will be distributed during the November Presidential Election to all voters in Currituck County.

Adult Volleyball Friday Night Open Gym

Friday Nights
May 17 –  August 30, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Currituck Community Center
(Parks and Recreation Gymnasium)

Beginners and Advance
16 years old and up

For more information: Currituck County Parks & Recreation at 252-232-3007.

American Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, July 30, 2024

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Red Cross Flyer

Join your fellow Currituck employees and citizens to “Help Save Lives” by donating blood on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the:

Currituck County Government Complex
Courtroom C
2801 Caratoke Highway
Currituck North Carolina  27929

For the best donation experience, it is recommend that  you schedule an appointment, with the Red Cross and enter in the Sponsor Code field: CCGOVT in the “Find a Drive” search or zip code search; and it will go to the event. Register Now to help us achieve our goal to collect 18 “lifesaving” units of blood.

Anyone who signs up for OUR July drive, and donates, will be entered into a drawing for $50 gift card, in addition to the Red Cross swag.

To streamline your donation experience and save you about 15 minutes visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to read the pre-donation material and complete your health history questions. The questionnaire can only be completed on the day of your donation appointment.

Adult Basketball
Tuesday Night Open Gym

Basketball player dunking ball into the basketball hoop.Tuesday Nights
May 21 –  August 20, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Currituck Community Center
(Parks and Recreation Gymnasium)

Beginners and Advance
16 years old and up

For more information: Currituck County Parks & Recreation at 252-232-3007.

New Mainland Calendar & Business Directory Website

Residents and visitors in Currituck County have a new resource to direct them to upcoming events and businesses located on Currituck’s Mainland, Knotts Island and Gibbs Woods. The new Mainland Calendar and Business Directory is now available at mainland.visitcurrituck.com.

The county’s existing event and business directory for the Outer Banks area of Corolla remains available at www.visitcurrituck.com.

Promote Your Mainland Business

The new Mainland Business Directory lists county business information in one convenient location.

The site is populated by businesses listed on Google Places. If your business does not have a Google Places listing, there are two ways you can be listed on our Mainland Business website. Create a Google Business listing or submit a request form to be added directly to the website.

A Promote Your Business Guide (PDF) will help you navigate getting your business listed.

Promote Your Event

With the new website, Mainland Currituck businesses and civic and social organizations are able to submit upcoming local events on the calendar. Events can be filtered by event type, date, or location.  View the event/business Listing Policy.

If a business or organization regularly publishes events on Facebook, Eventbrite, Etix.com, or any other platform, those events will automatically post on the Mainland Event Calendar. Events can also be added manually by visiting mainland.visitcurrituck.com.

A Promote Your Events Guide (PDF) will help you navigate getting your event listed on our website and other platforms.

Join Our Backyard Composting
Bin Program

Backyard compost bins can divert on average of 650 pounds of organic waste per household from the landfill each year. To help reduce waste Currituck County is offering residents discounted compost bins. Residents can pre-order the Earth Machine compost bin through this program at 50% below the retail cost, for just $54.955.

Every year we offer a pre-order compost bin sale during the month of April and May, in celebration of Earth Month and International Compost Awareness Week.

Sale of the compost bins and accessories are NOW available at currituck.compostersale.com

How Does the Pre-Order Sale Work?

During the months of April & May, a limited supply of compost bins are available for purchase through our vendor, BrandBuilders, LLC. After the sale ends, orders are prepared for shipping. Customers will receive an email to arrange pickup, emails are serviced by Constant Contact (check junk/spam folders).

Pick Up Dates & Locations

Orders will ONLY be available for pick-up on the following dates.

Pick-Up Dates

Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21, 2024, between 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Pick-Up Location

Currituck County Transfer Station
250 Airport Road
Maple, North Carolina   27956
Please Note
  • We recommend checking with your Home Owners Association prior to pre-ordering a compost bin.
  • Currituck County does not make any warranty or representation, expressed or implied, regarding the Earth Machine compost bin.
  • Purchasers must direct any questions, claims or disputes regarding their purchase to BrandBuilders, LLC by email or call 800-842-0527.
  • Orders must be placed by Friday, May 31, 2024.

Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic
Saturday, May 11, 2024

A puppy and young cat cuddled together in front of a screen door. Currituck Animal Services and Control in affiliation with Moyock Animal Hospital are once again hosting their Annual Spring Free Rabies Clinic.

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Phone: 252-435-8682
Location: Currituck County Animal Shelter in Barco
Cost:FREE
for all Currituck County Residents with proper identification. Non-Residents $8.00 per vaccine.
Flyer:  Annual Spring Rabies Clinic (PDF)

In order to receive a 3 year booster you MUST show proof of prior rabies vaccination.

Special Thanks to Moyock Animal Hospital

County Offices Closed Memorial Day

The following Currituck County Government facilities will be CLOSED:

Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, 2024

~ Currituck County Animal Shelter

~ All County Administrative Offices

~ Convenience Sites

~ Transfer Station

~ Senior Centers

~Whalehead in Historic Corolla

~Maritime Museum

~Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

Saturday & Monday, May 25 & 27, 2024

~ Libraries