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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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, May 22, 2025

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.

County Offices Closed Memorial Day

The following Currituck County Government facilities will be CLOSED:

Memorial Day
Monday, May 26, 2025

~ 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 24 & 26, 2025

~ Libraries

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.

New Public Records Request Portal

Blackboard with what's new written in chalk.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.

2025 Currituck Home, Flower, & Garden Show – Saturday, April 12, 2025

Plant Sale and flower.The Currituck County Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers are excited to host the 2025 Currituck Home, Flower, and Garden Show on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. This free indoor/outdoor event will take place at the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Currituck Center, located at 120 Community Way in Barco, North Carolina. Visitors can enjoy a variety of:

  • Vendors,
  • Educational short courses,
  • Gardening demonstrations.

Highlights include a “Secret Garden” packed with fun children’s activities and the popular Master Gardener Plant Sale.

Attendees can shop for:

  • Vegetables,
  • Annuals,
  • Hanging baskets,
  • Native plants,
  • Sustainable trees,
  • Shrubs,
  • Herbs,
  • Perennials,
  • Camellias,
  • And more.

Bring the whole family and join us for a bloomin’ good time!

For upcoming events and educational courses, check out the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center website at currituck.ncsu.edu. Follow the Currituck Master Gardeners on Facebook at facebook.com/CurrituckMasterGardeners.

For more information or accommodations for persons with disabilities please contact Chris Blaha at 252-232-2261, or email ctblaha@ncsu.edu no later than 10 business days before the event.

Dune Vegetation Cost Share Program

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.