PUBLIC NOTICES
05/20/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
05/20/2025 - Public Hearing Notice
THE WATAUGA COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO THE WATAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AS OF TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PROPOSED BUDGET. A COPY OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE LOCATED IN THE WATAUGA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING; AND AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN BOONE, BLOWING ROCK AND THE WESTERN WATAUGA COMMUNITY CENTER. A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET SHALL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M. TO ALLOW PUBLIC COMMENT AT WHICH TIME ANY PERSONS WHO WISH TO BE HEARD ON THE BUDGET MAY APPEAR. THE BUDGET HEARING WILL BE HELD IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ BOARD ROOM LOCATED IN THE WATAUGA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT 814 WEST KING STREET, BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 265-8000.
05/20/2025 - FY 2026 Proposed Budget
Please click HERE to view the FY 2026 Proposed Budget.
05/22/2025 - Special Meeting Notice
AN ETHICS TRAINING WEBINAR FOR LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENTED BY THE UNC SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT WILL BE VIEWED ON THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2025, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS’ CONFERENCE ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE WATAUGA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 814 WEST KING STREET, BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA. A QUORUM OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY BE PRESENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TRAINING WEBINAR. PLEASE CONTACT THE COUNTY MANAGER’S OFFICE AT 828-265-8000.
05/26/2025 - Holiday Office Closure
Watauga County Offices will be closed in Observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025.
County Offices will re-open as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Please call the County Manager’s Office at 828-265-8000 if you have questions.
05/27/2025 - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Old Cove Creek School Sports Field Project
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Introduction: In accordance with NCGS 143-64.31, Watauga County requests statement of qualifications from qualified persons or firms for the design and construction administration services for the Old Cove Creek School Sports Field Project. Comprehensive services required include, but are not limited to, surveying and civil, landscape and structural design. The County intends to utilize the design, bid and build method of project procurement.
Project Description: The sports field located at 175 Dale Adams Road, Sugar Grove, NC, was destroyed by Helene flood waters in 2025. This project includes rebuilding the sports field, walking track, wellhouse, playground, pavilion, pickleball and basketball courts, and the addition of a public restroom building.
Proposal Submission: Qualifications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Watauga County Administration Building, 814 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607, attention Deron Geouque, County Manager. Packets shall be marked, “RFQ - Old Cove Creek Sports Field Project.”
06/03/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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06/17/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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07/01/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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07/15/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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08/05/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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08/19/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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09/02/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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09/16/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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10/07/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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10/21/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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11/04/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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11/18/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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12/02/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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12/16/2025 - 5:30 P.M. Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
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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.