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  1. Public Input Wanted: Share Feedback On Community Hazards

    Mecklenburg County is looking for your input on how natural hazards including flooding, hurricanes, and severe weather impact you and your neighbors. Mecklenburg County and incorporated communities are seeking public input as they update the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. 
  2. Application Period Now Open for FY2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant Funds

    Mecklenburg County is preparing for its FY 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant Program Annual Action Plan and funding allocation.
  3. Pipe Protection: Keep Fire Sprinklers Safe in Cold Weather

    As freezing temperatures approach, take precautions to protect your water-based fire protection systems (fire sprinkler systems).
  4. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funds Available for Homes Damaged by Hurricane Helene Flooding

    Mecklenburg County was included in the Federal declared disaster for Hurricane Helene. As part of this declaration, voluntary Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding has been made available through FEMA and the State of North Carolina for both buy-outs and elevation projects.
  5. Bringing the Heat: Energy Assistance Applications Open for All Households Jan. 1

    LIEAP is one of several Mecklenburg County programs that help low-income households with their immediate energy needs so they do not need to choose between heating their homes and other basic needs. 
  6. January Is Time to List Individual and Business Personal Property

    Any person or business that owns property such as boats, aircraft or mobile homes, or income-producing property such as equipment, machinery or furniture associated with a business must list the property for tax purposes with the Mecklenburg County Assessor’s Office between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31, 2025.
  7. Jury Scam Alert: Be Aware of Sophisticated Tactics

    Residents are being targeted by jury scammers who are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to lure victims into paying large sums of money. While such scams seem cyclical, County leaders want to caution residents to the latest methods. 
  8. Holiday Haul: Recycling Centers Accepting Trees and Seasonal Items

    Once gifts have been exchanged and presents have been opened, it’s time to take part in another time-honored holiday tradition: getting rid of all the packaging and waste. Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling Services invites residents to drop recyclables and waste items off at Full-Service Recycling Centers.  
  9. Public Health Alert: Pneumonia Cases Increasing in Mecklenburg County

    After low levels of detected infections since 2019, Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections have increased in the United States since late spring and have remained high. 
  10. Buying Results, Winning Awards: Community Service Grant Process Recognized Nationally

    Congratulations to staff at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Office of Strategy and Innovation (OSI), who were recently recognized for their Community Service Grant process!