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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.

Currituck County Board of Equalization and Review Meeting Monday, May 5, 2025

The Currituck County Board of Equalization and Review will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025, in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room on the 2nd floor of the

Historic Currituck Courthouse
153 Courthouse Road,
Currituck North Carolina  27929

The Board will meet to hear any taxpayers with respect to tax listings and tax assessments of real and personal property for 2024 taxes.

The Board will convene and adjourn at a time to be announced. The Board may meet at other dates and times to hear appeals that are filed prior to its adjournment on May 5, 2025.

Anyone that fails to lodge their real property appeal, prior to the adjournment of the Board of Equalization and Review, will be barred from any further appeal or relief for tax year 2025, except as otherwise provided by law.

Taxpayers wishing to appear before the Board of Equalization and Review should complete the Board of Equalization and Review Appeal Form (PDF) and submit before the meeting by:

Adult Volleyball Friday Night Open Gym

Currituck County Parks & Recreation
Saturday Night Volleyball

Important Update: Adult Volleyball Schedule

Please be advised that the Adult Volleyball dates scheduled for December 21 and December 28, 2024, have been cancelled.

Saturday Night Volleyball will resume on January 4, 2025, and will continue through January 18, 2025. After January 18th, Parks and Recreation will evaluate participation levels before scheduling any additional dates.

If you would like to see this sport continue, now is the time to recruit your friends and get more people involved in the fun!

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Community Center/YMCA Building
130 Community Way
Barco, North Carolina, 27917

Beginners and Advance
16 years old and up

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

 

American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday, March 17, 2024

American Red Cross Blood Drive – Donating Blood Is As Easy As Pie

Join your fellow Currituck employees and citizens to “Help Save Lives” by donating blood on Thursday, May 22, 2025, 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.

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.

 

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.

Household Hazardous Wastes Collection Event

Household Hazardous Wastes Collection Event
Saturday, April 12, 2025  – Rain or Shine

Currituck County Public Works is again holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event.

Currituck County Public Safety Center

125 College Way
Barco, North Carolina  27917
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Shed Truck
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Southern Outer Banks Water Plant

734 Ocean Trail
Corolla, North Carolina  27929
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.


Print Item List (PDF)

Acceptable Household Hazardous Waste Items:
  • Aerosols
  • Antifreeze (and other automotive fluids)
  • Household Batteries
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Propane Tanks (camp and grill)
  • Alkaline and Acidic Cleaners
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Fertilizers
  • Weed & Feed
  • Pesticides
  • Insecticides
  • Fungicides
  • Florescent Light Tubes
  • Mercury (including thermometers, thermostats and debris)
  • Oil Based Paints
  • Paint thinners and solvents
  • Wood filler
  • Adhesives
  • CaulkFlorescent light tubes
Unacceptable Waste Items:
  • Latex paint
  • Business waste (including commercial hazardous waste)
  • Explosives including Ammunition
  • Radioactive materials
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Unknown Gas or Chemicals in bulk form
  • Asbestos materials
  • Large quantities of unknown materials
  • Biohazardous Waste, Infectious Waste
  • Needles / Syringes

*Ecoflo, Inc. reserves the right to refuse any waste deemed unsafe to handle or unsuitable for the collection.

For additional information please call Currituck County Public Works at 252-232-2504.

Sponsored by: Currituck County Board of Commissioners, North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS), Currituck County North Carolina Cooperative Extension & LGFCU with Ecoflo, Inc. providing certified household hazardous waste collection.

Corolla Fire Department Flushing Hydrants

The Currituck County Corolla Fire Department is in the process of flushing the system’ hydrants, over the next few weeks, beginning Monday, March 24, 2025. This process helps ensure that adequate flow and pressure is available throughout the system. During this time, citizens who notice a hydrant that is open and flowing water should not be alarmed.

If you have any concerns with your water service during the flushing period, contact the Water Department at 252-232-2769.


Yellow hydrant running water.Fire Hydrant Flushing/ Water Discoloration

Fire hydrant flushing is necessary to ensure that adequate flow and pressure is available and removes sediment from the distribution pipes to maintain water clarity and quality.

How does hydrant flushing work?

Running hydrants will increase water flow through the system. This increase in flow stirs up any minerals and deposits in the pipes and clears them out.

When does hydrant flushing occur?

Currituck County performs fire hydrant flushing as part of its regular, annual distribution optimization program to ensure the best water quality for customers. Flushing also occurs to clear out pipes after water main repairs.

Can I still use water during the flushing process?

Flushing will not interrupt your water service; however, it is common to see a drop in water pressure while crews are doing work in your area. If pressure seems low after flushing is finished, check your faucet for trapped particles.

Is my water safe to drink after hydrants have been flushed in my area?

Water can become discolored after flushing; however, it is safe to drink. If this happens, run your cold water tap for a few minutes until the water is clear. If it is not clear the first time, wait a few minutes and repeat this process. Avoid washing clothes until the water clears. If your laundry does become stained, do not put it in the dryer. Rewash clothes with detergent and a rust removing agent. Rust remover can also remove stained fixtures.

What if discoloration persists after flushing?

Discoloration may linger for a few hours. Discoloration only affects the appearance of the water, but does not affect water quality. There are no health concerns associated with discolored water from hydrant flushing. If you have any concerns; however, Currituck County will test your water for free.

Please call the Southern Outer Banks Water Department at 252-453-2620 or email Cody Edwards between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Easter Closing for Currituck County

The following Currituck County Government facilities will be closed:

Good Friday, April 18, 2025

~ Currituck County Animal Shelter

~ Currituck County Senior Centers

~ All County Administrative Offices

~ Currituck County Cooperative Extension

~ County Libraries

~ Currituck Maritime Museum

~ Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

~ Whalehead in Historic Corolla

Saturday, April 19, 2025

~ County Libraries

Easter Sunday, April 20, 2024

~ Convenience Centers

~ Moyock Welcome Center

~ Corolla Visitors Center

~ Currituck Maritime Museum

~ Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education

~ Whalehead in Historic Corolla

Learn What Our Historic Preservation Commission Does

The Historic Preservation Commission helps property owners apply for local landmark designation and maintains a list of county properties with historical significance.

Check out this new video to learn more about the commission and how it works to preserve Currituck’s heritage.

Become a Foster Parent

Currituck County has a need for foster parents. There are local children who need caring, stable homes and the Department of Social Services would like to talk with anyone interested in opening their home to a foster child.

Being a foster parent could be a positive, life-changing experience for the child and you! Call Social Services at 252-232-3083 or email for more information.