Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. Home Sweet Home: Critical Home Repair Program Helps Seniors Stay in their Homes

    When asking Mecklenburg County residents what they think is the most urgent priority in their lives, affordable housing ranks at or near the top of our annual community survey. 
  2. Prove What's Possible: Register Now for the 2026 Mecklenburg County Senior Games and SilverArts

     It’s time for our active seniors to grab their rackets, goggles and paintbrushes, and prove what’s possible at the 2026 Mecklenburg County Senior Games and SilverArts.
  3. 365 Days of Clean Air

    Mecklenburg County is breathing better than ever. 2025 marked the first year on record that air pollution stayed within healthy limits every day. 
  4. Keeping Residents Warm: Energy Program Applications Open for all Qualifying Households Jan. 1

    Households can save up to $500 on their energy bills thanks to the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).
  5. Mecklenburg County's Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Center

    Mecklenburg County Community Support Services operates a Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Center (SVSE) specifically for families experiencing intimate partner violence.  
  6. Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) Holds Inaugural Meeting, Elects Officers

    Mecklenburg County hosted on Dec. 18 the historic inaugural meeting of the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA).
  7. It’s a Boat! It’s a Plane! It’s a Bulldozer! 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 Feb. 2, 2026.
  8. No Grinches Here: Go Green this Holiday by Recycling Right

    The holiday season brings with it lots of good tidings and cheer – as well as lots of trash. Statistics show Americans toss more than 25% more trash from Thanksgiving to New Years. 
  9. County Announces Holiday Closings

    Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed Dec. 24 – 26 and Jan. 1, 2026, for the holidays.
  10. County Seeking Nonprofit Tenant for Lasalle Building

    Mecklenburg County is requesting quotes from nonprofit organizations interested in serving as a tenant and service-provider at 2324 Lasalle St., Charlotte.