Welcome to the official website for McDowell County, North Carolina! This site contains information for county departments and functions. You will find public information such as Board of Commissioners agendas and minutes, ordinances, and more.

For more information about the services of McDowell County, select a department from the list below. If you have difficulty locating the information you are looking for, please contact our main switchboard at (828) 652-7121.

It is the mission of the McDowell County Register of Deeds to maintain the integrity, completeness, accuracy, and safekeeping of all public records. The Register of Deeds provides access to real estate and vital records in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.

McDowell County is an ideal vacation destination. Popular attractions include the Blue Ridge Parkway, area hiking, waterfall, and mountain bike trails. Search for lodging properties, local events, attractions, and more by visiting them online.

McDowell Recycles. Online Finance Services. Ordinances. Properties For Sale. Departments 911 Addressing. 911 Communications. Animal Services. Board of Elections. ... McDowell County Helene Hotline 828-652-3241. Hazard Mitigation Helene …

McDowell County tax bills are available for searches and online payments. You can pay real estate, personal property and business personal property tax bills online using a credit card, debit card, and online check. Telephone payments can be made by calling 828-655-7737.

The listing, assessing and discovering of all real property in the County. Accepting applications and performing annual audits of tax exemption and deferment programs. These tasks are accomplished by North Carolina Certified Appraisers.

McDowell County Building Inspections administers both the North Carolina-mandated Building Codes and the North Carolina state-mandated National Flood Insurance Rate Program regulations.

Contact. If you need to contact a specific department, please head to the Department Directory.You may also call the main switchboard at (828) 652-7121 or send a message to [email protected].

Here you will find the county's budget and other important information. For questions about the information posted, please contact the County Manager or Finance Officer at 828-652-7121. What Is A County?