Animal Services

Enforces the Animal Control Ordinance adopted by the Board of Commissioners, and operates the county Animal Shelter.

(828) 697-4723

Assessor

Evaluates real estate, personal property, and motor vehicles for ad valorem tax purposes.
Appointed Office.

(828) 697-4870

Assessor (Land Records)

Assists citizens with property mapping issues and tracks the ownership of land and structures in Henderson County.

(828) 697-5559

Board of County Commissioners

Establishes policies of the county. Elected Office.

(828) 697-4808

Budget

Manages the financial aspects of county operations.

(828) 697-4821

Building Services

Ensures that all construction in Henderson County complies with North Carolina State Building Codes.

(828) 697-4833

Cane Creek Sewer District

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the sewer systems owned by Henderson County. Also responsible for the permitting processes that authorize/control extending and using the subject county-owned sewer systems. A division of Engineering and Facilities Services.

(828) 654-7062

Central Permitting

Central Permitting allows a single permitting technician to issue all permits and applications. This creates an easy one-stop shop, which simplifies the permitting process.

(828) 694-1612

Central Services

Maintains the condition of all county facilities, parks, and the vehicle fleet of Henderson County. A division of Engineering and Facilities Services.

(828) 697-4840

Code Enforcement Services

This department is comprised of Zoning, Solid Waste Enforcement, and Animal Services.

(828) 697-4857

Cooperative Extension

Focuses on five areas: sustaining agriculture and forestry, protecting the environment, maintaining viable communities, developing responsible youth, and developing strong, healthy, safe families.

(828) 697-4891

County Attorney

Provides professional legal services to the Henderson County Board of Commissioners, the County Manager, the county departments, including but not limited to, the Department of Social Services and the Department of Public Health.

(828) 697-4719

County Manager

Manages the day-to-day operations of Henderson County. Directs and supervises the administration of all county departments under the general control of the Board of Commissioners.
Appointed Office.

(828) 697-4809

Criminal Justice Partnership Program (CJPP)

Dedicated to improving the public safety by providing monitoring of intermediate punishment programs.  Creates risk management plans designed to manage criminal offenders sentenced to community-based corrections.

(828) 698-6196

Economic Development

The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development is a public/private partnership that serves as the professional economic development organization for Henderson County.

(828) 692-6373

Elections

Responsible for voter registration and conducts all elections in Henderson County.

(828) 697-4970

Emergency Management

Assigns property addresses and directs emergency procedures in the event of a disaster.

(828) 697-4527

Emergency Medical Services

Responsible for the delivery of emergency health services. Employees are trained for administration of specialized emergency care and delivery of patients to medical facilities.

(828) 697-4825

Engineering and Facilities Services

 

(828) 694-6560

Erosion Control

The erosion control division handles erosion control, flood damage prevention and the water supply watershed.

(828) 697-4833

Finance

The Finance Department provides service and financial assistance to all departments of County Government and to the general public.  The department assists County departments by processing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase orders, accounting for fixed assets, assistance in budgeting, and the provision of financial information as requested.

(828) 697-4821

Fire Marshal

Performs routine fire inspections of area businesses and investigates structural fires.

(828) 697-4728

Human Resources

Provides valuable personnel information to employees. Assists employees with issues such as worker’s compensation, family medical leave, employee benefits, and training opportunities.

(828) 697-4669

Information Technology

Responsible for computer technology and telecommunications throughout county government.

(828) 698-6137

Information Technology (GIS)

Provides training, data development, application development and technical support to the county departments.
Also provides web-based GIS solutions like GIS Online and the FTP/data download site.

(828) 698-4425

Planning

Manages growth and development in accordance with the County Comprehensive Plan.

(828) 697-4819

Property Addressing

Assigns property addresses and helps assist in the permitting process.

(828) 697-4830 Ext. 2

Public Health

Prevents disease and promotes wellness through the delivery of clinical, environmental, community health, and educational services.

(828) 692-4223

Public Health (Environmental)

Inspects the construction of wells and septic systems in Henderson County.

(828) 692-4228

Public Library

Provides printed and audio-visual materials, organizes these resources and makes them readily available, and assists individuals and groups in the use of these materials in library branches throughout Henderson County.

(828) 697-4725

Recreation

Provides recreational activities including sports, cultural, outdoor, and service activities to Henderson County citizens. Click here for 2007 softball schedules.

(828) 697-4884

Register of Deeds

Records and maintains all marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, land deeds, and deeds of trust in Henderson County. Elected Office

(828) 697-4901

Sheriff

Chief law enforcement officer of the county. Responsible for patrol, civil process, investigations, drug enforcement, and the Henderson County Detention Center.
Elected Office

(828) 698-6102

Social Services

Provides human service programs based on low income, and programs based on protection or mandates regardless of level of income. Program areas include social work services to children, elderly, and the disabled.

(828) 697-5500

Social Services (Child Support Enforcement)

Ensures that absent parents provide adequate financial and medical support for their children.

(828) 697-5549

Social Services (Youth Programs)

Operates the Spectrum Youth Home -- a long-term foster home facility for children in D.S.S. custody.

(828) 697-4919

Soil and Water Conservation

Provides soil and water conservation planning and consultation, environmental education, administration of the North Carolina Cost Share Program, and administration of the Henderson County Farmland Preservation Ordinance.

(828) 697-4949

Solid Waste

Provides a transfer station for waste disposal, a drop-off site for recyclable materials, white goods, tires, and wood waste.

(828) 697-4505

Tax Collector

Responsible for the collection of real estate, personal,  and motor vehicle taxes in Henderson County.
Elected Office.

(828) 697-5595

Travel & Tourism

Provides information on recreational activities, special events, attractions, lodging, restaurants, and more in Henderson County.

(828) 693-9708

Veterans Services

Assists veterans and their dependents in obtaining Veterans Administration benefits and state benefits.

(828) 697-4817

Zoning

The Zoning Division issues Zoning, Manufactured Home, Communications Tower , Watershed, and Flood permits. Staff members also investigate and correct zoning nuisance complaints.

(828) 697-4857