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.

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, July 24, 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.

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.

There are local children in need of safe, loving, and stable homes. The Currituck County Department of Social Services is seeking individuals and families interested in making a meaningful difference by becoming foster parents. Training classes begin in September 2025.

Why Become a Foster Parent?

• Change a child’s life for the better
• Offer a stable and nurturing home
• Give hope and opportunity to a child in need
• Experience the rewards of helping others
• Help break the cycle of abuse
• Make a lasting impact in your community

Who Can Be a Foster Parent?

• Individuals who are married or single
• Homeowners or renters
• Those living near or on the water
• People who work outside the home
• Those who can take breaks when needed
• People who value having choices
• Anyone 21 years of age or older

Becoming a foster parent can be a life-changing journey—for both you and the child you welcome into your home.

Interested? We’d love to talk with you.

• Phone: 252-232-3083
• Email
• Online

Recently Currituck County launched a new service to help citizens obtain public records request from the county government. The public records request portal can be accessed at currituckcountync.nextrequest.com/. It can also be found on this website under the Government tab above.

This new service promotes transparency and will help Currituck County follow North Carolina’s public records laws. Once a request has been submitted it will be reviewed and processed by the County Manager and County Attorney offices.

The following County facilities will operate on MODIFIED HOURS Thursday, July 3, 2025:

 Historic Corolla Park Boat Ramp – Open until 3:00 p.m.

The following County Facilities will be CLOSED on Friday July 4, 2025

• Currituck County Animal Shelter
• Currituck County Libraries
• All County Administrative Offices
• Convenience Sites
• Transfer Station
• Historic Jarvisburg Colored School
• Historic Corolla Park Boat Ramp

The following County facilities will operate on MODIFIED HOURS for Friday, July 4, 2025:

• Whalehead in Historic Corolla – Open 9:00 a.m. –  3:00 p.m.
• Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education – Open 9:00 a.m. –  3:00 p.m.
• Currituck Maritime Museum – Open 9:00 a.m. –  3:00 p.m.
•  Historic Corolla Park Air Up Stations – Open until 2:00 p.m.

The following facilities will be MODIFIED HOURS Saturday, July 5, 2025:

•  Historic Corolla Park Boat Ramp – Open’s at 12:00 p.m. Noon

Date:  Friday,  July 4, 2025
Time:  5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (or whenever the fireworks are over)
Location: Historic Corolla Park
Fee: Free
Website: VisitCurrituck
Contact: 252-453-9040

What better way to celebrate America’s independence than with FREE live music and a spectacular firework show on the Northern Outer Banks! The Currituck County Department of Travel & Tourism invites you to Historic Corolla Park for our annual Independence Day Celebration! Activities begin at 5:00 p.m. and conclude with the largest fireworks show on the Outer Banks at dusk.

Admission is free and free parking is available at the park until our lots are full. Enjoy incredible live music, fun family activities and more! Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase by local vendors.

Note

Admission is FREE.

Only leashed dogs are permitted.  However, due to the noise from the fireworks, dogs are not recommended at this event.

No coolers, alcohol or on-street parking is permitted.

Parking

Free onsite parking for this event will begin at 3:00 p.m. at Historic Corolla Park and will be available on a first come, first served basis. With record crowds this summer on the The Northern Outer Banks and with many visitors expected to attend, please note that our dedicated onsite parking spaces are expected to fill up early. Please plan accordingly.

Park Closings

The Historic Corolla Park boat ramp will be closed from 3:00 p.m. on Thursday , July 3, 2025 until 12:00 p.m. (noon) Saturday, July 5, 2025.  The Historic Corolla Park Air Up Stations will close at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025. No boat docking will be allowed.

Currituck County recognizes the importance of dune vegetation and dune nourishment. Oceanfront property owners are eligible for reimbursement of the cost to purchase, install and fertilize American Beach Grass plants through participation in the 2024 Dune Vegetation Cost Share Program.

Eligible applicants shall submit an online application.

Plants shall be installed by Tuesday, April 15, 2025 and an inspection must be requested by Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in order to be eligible for reimbursement

Take a moment to learn more about how the program works, who is eligible and what you need to do to apply.

Looking for some part-time hours working with an amazing team?  The Currituck Department of Travel & Tourism needs you!  We are currently seeking team members for the Whalehead and the Currituck Maritime Museum to assist our visitors as they tour these historic facilities.  We especially have a need for the weekends.

Museum hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays.  Weekend hours for these facilities will run from the first Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October.

These positions are a great way learn more about Currituck history while meeting and assisting our many visitors during the vacation season.

The Corolla Visitors Center is also seeking some team members for the weekdays and weekends to assist our visitors learn more about our destination and what they can do on their vacation.

To find out more, check out the applications for Visitor Relations Coordinators.  We want you to come and be an integral part of our visitor economy!

The Currituck County Water Department is in the process of flushing the system’s pipes and hydrants.  This operation has begun at the mainland water plant in Maple and will gradually extend throughout the community. Flushing of the entire system should be completed by March. During this time, citizens who notice a hydrant that is open and flowing water should not be alarmed.

The flushing of pipes and hydrants is performed by the Water Department’s Distribution Operators in order to remove any silt or sediment that has collected in the pipes. Flushing keeps the distribution system refreshed and helps with hydrant maintenance. This process may cause some temporary discoloration of water for customers, but this is normal and harmless, and the flushing operation will clear up any discoloration that occurs. Citizens will not have to boil water before usage unless a boil water advisory is announced for a specific area.

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