Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. 2,784 Neighbors in Need: Mecklenburg County Releases Housing and Homelessness Report

    Mecklenburg County Community Support Services has released the 2024 State of Housing Instability and Homelessness (SoHIH) Report.
  2. Extreme Weather: Update on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Homeless Shelters and Assistance

     In response to extreme weather forecasted, extreme weather protocols will activate Friday, Jan. 10, through Sunday, Jan. 12, which includes additional capacity at area homeless shelters.
  3. Save the Scraps: Solid Waste Now Accepting Food

    Mecklenburg County Solid Waste is now accepting residential food waste scraps for composting at two full-service recycling centers.
  4. County Names New Directors of Human Resources, Park and Recreation

    County Manager Dena R. Diorio has announced the promotion of Joanette Freeman to the position of director of Human Resources, effective Jan. 22, and the hiring of Nick Walker to the position of director of Park and Recreation, effective Feb. 3.
  5. 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. 
  6. 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.
  7. 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).
  8. 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.
  9. 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. 
  10. 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.