Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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. 
  4. County Announces Holiday Closings

    Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed Dec. 24 – 26 and Jan. 1, 2026, for the holidays.
  5. 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.
  6. Extreme Weather: Update on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Homeless Shelters and Assistance

    In response to the winter weather and extreme cold forecasted, activation of extreme weather protocols will begin Sunday, Dec. 14, and last through at least the morning of Monday, Dec. 15. Extreme weather protocols include additional capacity at area homeless shelters.
  7. Everybody Counts Charlotte: Volunteers and Donations Needed for 'Point-in-Time’ Count

    Preparations are underway for the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count and Mecklenburg County is seeking volunteers and other resources to help ensure everybody counts.
  8. Energy Assistance Applications Open for Priority Households

    Applications are now open for Mecklenburg County’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).
  9. Final Day to Pay Property Taxes Without Interest Is Jan. 5, 2026

    Mecklenburg County taxpayers who have yet to pay their 2025 property tax bill may see a postcard in their mailbox soon. The Office of the Tax Collector is mailing postcards on Dec. 5 to remind and encourage taxpayers to remit their tax payments to avoid delinquency. 
  10. Park and Recreation Reopens Albemarle Park, Invites Residents to Enjoy Renovations and New Amenities

    Mecklenburg County officially reopened Albemarle Park on Thursday, celebrating extensive renovations and investments at the park located in east Charlotte. Community members are invited to visit Albemarle Park and enjoy its new amenities.