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  2. Government

    1. Board of Commissioners
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. District Maps
      3. Meeting Schedule
      4. Public Hearing Announcements
      5. Resolutions and Proclamations
      6. Commissioners Portal
        1. 2023 Archives
        2. 2022 Archives
        3. 2021 Archives
        4. 2020 Archives
      7. Agendas and Minutes
      8. Board of Commissioners
    2. Boards and Commissions
    3. County Ordinances
    4. Administration
    5. Organizational Chart
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  3. Departments

    1. Administration
      1. About Craven County
      2. Contact
      3. Communications
        1. Media Releases
        2. Public Information Pamphlet (PDF)
      4. Budget
      5. Frequently Asked Questions
    2. Animal Services
    3. Riverfront Convention Center
      Riverfront Convention Center Calendar
    4. Cooperative Extension
    5. Courts
    6. Economic Development
      1. Craven County Industrial Park
      2. Craven Works Job Fair
      3. cravenbusiness.com
    7. Elections
      1. Election Information
        1. Voting
        2. What's on my Ballot?
        3. Absentee & Early Voting
        4. Election Results
          1. Past Abstracts/Results
            1. 1972-1980
            2. 1981-1990
            3. 1991-2000
            4. 2001-2010
            5. 2011-2020
            6. Bridgeton - Municipal
            7. Cove City - Municipal
            8. Dover - Municipal
            9. First Craven Sanitary District - Municipal
            10. Havelock - Municipal
            11. New Bern - Municipal
            12. River Bend - Municipal
            13. Trent Woods - Municipal
            14. Vanceboro - Municipal
            15. Special Elections
        5. Voting Equipment
      2. Candidate Information
        1. Campaign Finance
        2. Sign Information
        3. Information for Running for Office / Filing
        4. Buffer Zones
        5. Municipal Information
        6. Voter Statistics
          Voter History Statistics / Data
        7. Maps
          Jurisdiction Maps
      3. Forms
      4. Elected Officials Listing
      5. Precinct Officials
        1. Appointments & Training / Compensation
          1. Chief Judges
          2. Judges
          3. Assistants
    8. Emergency Services
      1. Emergency Management
      2. Preparedness
        1. Know Your Zone (Evacuation Lookup Tool)
        2. NC Emergency Preparedness
        3. NC DOT Traveler Information Management System
        4. NC Flood Mapping
        5. National Weather Service
        6. National Hurricane Center
      3. Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
      4. E-911
      5. Emergency Services
        1. Fire Marshal
          Open Burning Permit
        2. Emergency Medical Services
      6. Other Information
    9. Environmental Health
    10. Finance
      1. Bill Pay
      2. Purchasing & Solicitation
        1. How To Do Business With Craven County
        2. Bid Opportunities
        3. Automated Clearing House (ACH) Information
      3. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
      4. Annual Operating Budget
      5. Fee Schedule (PDF)
      6. Financial Reporting
        Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR)
    11. GIS / Mapping
      1. County Road & Street Names
      2. GIS Data
    12. Health
      1. About Us
        1. Accreditation & Awards
        2. Board of Health
        3. Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
        4. Craven County Community Health Center
        5. Health Department Calendar
        6. Health Department Map
        7. Mission Statement
        8. Providers
        9. Annual Report
        10. Community Input Survey
        11. Brochures
        12. Patient Bill of Rights
        13. Updates and Announcements
      2. Our Departments
        1. Administration
          1. Medical Records Request
          2. Bill Pay
        2. Adult Health
          Primary Care and Women's Services
        3. Child Health
        4. Dental Health
        5. Environmental Health
          1. Bear-Hands Educational Conference & Expo 2026
          2. Programs
            1. Animal / Rabies Management
              1. Welcome!
              2. Animal Bites
              3. Animal Adoption
                Adoptable Animals
              4. Leash Laws
              5. Lost & Found
              6. Rabies Information
              7. Rabies Vaccinations
              8. Report a Problem or Concern
                1. Animal Abuse
                2. Dangerous Dog Ordinance
                3. Stray Animals
                4. Trapping Nuisance Animals
                5. Wildlife Problems
              9. Shelter Location, Hours & Directions
              10. Unwanted Pets
              11. FAQs
              12. Animal Protective Services
              13. Donations
            2. Body Art
            3. Childhood Lead Poisoning
            4. Environmental Heath Laboratory
            5. Food, Lodging & Institutions
              1. Child Care Centers
              2. Concession Stand Operators
                Concession Stand Operator Requirements
              3. Documents & Resources
                1. Applications & Forms
                2. Fee Schedules
                3. Request for Document (PDF)
              4. Food Safety
                1. ABC Sanitation Rating - Grade Cards
                2. Cleaning & Sanitizing
                3. Food Safety During a Disaster
                4. Food Safety Education Classes
                5. Food Safety for Seniors
                6. Management of Food-Borne Illnesses
                7. National Safety Education Month
                8. Top 10 Causes of Food-Borne Illness
              5. Food Vendors / Temporary Food Establishments (TFE)
              6. Ice Regulations
              7. Lodging
              8. Mobile Food Trucks & Pushcarts
              9. Opening a Restaurant
              10. School Lunchrooms
              11. Seafood Markets & Seafood Vehicles
              12. Fee Schedule
            6. Public Swimming Pools & Spas
            7. Septic Systems (On-Site Water Protection)
            8. Wells (Private Drinking Water Wells)
          3. Sanitation Inspection Reports
          4. Disaster Information
          5. Fee Schedule
          6. Applications, Documents, and Forms
          7. Food Safety Advisory Council
            1. About Food Safety
              1. New Food Facility Openings
              2. Ask a Food Safety Question
              3. Recalls
          8. Rules and Regulations
          9. Vector / Pests Information
            1. About Mosquitoes
            2. Controlling Mosquitoes
            3. Mosquitoes After a Storm
            4. Other Vector & Pests
            5. Protection from Mosquitoes
            6. Bed Bugs
          10. Indoor Air Quality
            Consulting & Referrals
        6. Health Education
        7. Hospice
          1. Hospice
            1. Our Goal
            2. Concept and Philosophy
            3. History
            4. What is Hospice?
            5. Services Offered
            6. Testimonials
          2. Our Team
            1. Hospice Volunteers
            2. Employment Opportunities
          3. Contributions
          4. Quarterly Newsletters
          5. FAQs
        8. Laboratory
        9. Nutrition
          Nutrition & General Health Links
        10. WIC
          1. About WIC
          2. About Your Appointment
          3. Breastfeeding
          4. Education
          5. Related Services
          6. Nutrition & General Health Links
        11. Pharmacy
        12. Patient Portal
      3. Health Resources
        1. Community Health Needs Assessment
        2. Community Reports
        3. Community Resource Guide
        4. Walking Your Way Towards Good Health
          1. Walking Safety Tips
          2. Walking Trails
        5. Notice of Privacy Practices
        6. Monkeypox
        7. Community Health Data
      4. How Do I...
        1. Apply For
          1. Annual Seafood Sales Permit (PDF)
          2. Event Coordinator Permit (PDF)
          3. Food Service Establishment Permit (PDF)
          4. Indoor Air Quality Consultations & Referrals
          5. Tattooing Permit (PDF)
          6. Temporary Food Establishment Permit (PDF)
          7. WIC
        2. Contact
          1. Animal Services Center
          2. Child Health Department
          3. Dental Health Department
          4. Environmental Health Department
          5. WIC Offices
        3. Find
          1. Animals Available for Adoption
          2. Breastfeeding Assistance & Services
          3. Community Health Assessment (PDF)
          4. Food Safety Education Classes
          5. Lost & Found Animals
          6. Sanitation Inspection Reports
          7. Walking Trail Maps
        4. Learn About
          1. Community Health Centers
          2. Controlling Mosquitoes
          3. Leash Laws
          4. Opening a Restaurant
          5. WIC
          6. Your WIC Appointment
        5. Report
          1. Animal Abuse
          2. Animal Bites
          3. Issues with Wildlife
          4. Stray Animals
    13. Hospice
    14. Human Resources
      1. Current Employment Opportunities
      2. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (EEOP)
      3. Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF)
      4. Pay & Classification Plan
      5. HR Staff Directory
      6. Holiday Schedule
      7. Current Employee Resources
    15. Information Technology
      1. Alerts & Notices
      2. Departmental Briefing to Board of Commissioners
      3. GIS / Mapping
      4. Request for Proposals
    16. Maintenance
      1. Bid Opportunities
      2. FAQs
    17. Opioid Epidemic Response
      1. Treatment Services and Resources
        1. Medication-Assisted Treatment
        2. AA & NA Meetings
        3. Support Groups
        4. Post Overdose Intervention Form
      2. Prevention
        1. Safe Disposal
        2. NC 911 Good Samaritan Law
        3. Naloxone Resources
      3. Signs of an Overdose
      4. Recovery
        1. AA/NA Schedule
        2. Recovery Support Resources
      5. Harm Reduction
      6. Substance Use Information
        1. Drug Information
        2. Drug Paraphernalia
        3. Commonly Used Terms
      7. Local Data & Reports
      8. Community Partners
      9. FAQs
    18. Planning & Inspections
      1. Planning
        1. 2026 Plan Review Schedule
        2. Technical Review Committee
        3. Planning Board
        4. Ordinances & Plans
        5. Fees
      2. Inspections & Permitting
        1. Central Permitting
          1. Environmental Health
          2. Central Permitting Downloads
          3. Water
        2. Inspections
        3. Permitting Process
        4. Permit Applications
        5. Fees
      3. E-911 Addressing
      4. Engineering & Stormwater
        1. Engineering
        2. Stormwater
          1. About the Program
          2. Applications & Ordinances
          3. Fee Schedule
      5. Flood Resources
        1. Drainage System Maintenance
        2. Flood Hazard
        3. Flood Insurance
        4. Flood Safety
        5. Flood Warning System
        6. Floodplain Development Permit Requirements
        7. Natural & Beneficial Functions of Floodplains
        8. North Carolina Flood Mapping
        9. Property Protection Measures
        10. Public Services
        11. Special Needs Registry
        12. Substantial Improvements
      6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
      7. Other Resources
        Online Brochures
      8. Fee Schedules
    19. Recreation & Parks
    20. Register of Deeds
      1. Vital Records
        1. Order a Vital Record
        2. Ancestry & Genealogy Searches
        3. Birth Records
        4. Death Records
        5. Marriage Records
        6. Military Discharge Records
      2. Real Estate
        1. Search Public Records
        2. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
        3. ERecording
      3. Other Information and Services
        1. Divorce Decrees
        2. Fee Schedule
        3. Fraud Detection
        4. Holiday Schedule
        5. Legal Notice
        6. Thank-A-Vet Program
        7. Wills
      4. Marriage Licenses
      5. Notary Public Information
      6. Assumed Business Name (aka DBA 'Doing Business As")
    21. Senior Services
    22. Sheriff's Office
      1. About Us
        1. Mission Statement
        2. Sheriff's Office Staff
          1. Command Staff
          2. Meet the Sheriff
        3. Bureaus
          1. Administration
          2. Detention Center
          3. Patrol
          4. Courts
          5. Special Operations
          6. Investigations
          7. School Resource Officers
          8. Civil
        4. Fallen Deputies
      2. Resources & Programs
        1. Crime Stoppers
        2. Community Watch
        3. Concealed Carry Permit Program
        4. D.A.R.E.
        5. Sex Offender Registry
      3. Join Our Team
    23. Social Services
      1. About Us
      2. Divisions
        1. Adult Services
        2. Senior Services
          1. Our Team
            Volunteer Opprotunities
          2. Sunshine Center
          3. Home Delivered Meals
          4. Schedule & Events
            1. Recurring Classes
            2. Programs
            3. Event & Class Sign-up
          5. Support Groups
          6. Newsletters
        3. Assistance
          1. Fraud
          2. Medical Assistance
          3. Medical Transportation
          4. Food and Nutrition
          5. Child Day Care
          6. FAQs
        4. Child Welfare
          1. Child Abuse / Neglect Reporting
          2. Child Protective Services Assessments
            1. Multiple Response System
            2. Assessment Approaches
            3. Assessments - Need to Know
            4. Reasons for Involvement with CPS
          3. Family In Home Services
            1. What Does "In-Home Services" Mean?
            2. What Can I Expect
            3. What Are The Possible Outcomes
            4. Anything Else?
            5. What Can I Do To Help The Process?
          4. Foster Care
        5. HOPE Family Resource Center
          1. Parenting Programs
          2. Resource/Foster Parent Information
          3. Support Groups & Trainings
          4. Resources & Services of HFRC
          5. Needs List
        6. Work First Employment Services
      3. Services
        1. Medical Assistance
        2. Medical Transportation
        3. Food Assistance
        4. Child Day Care
        5. Foster Parenting
        6. Senior Services
        7. Energy Programs
        8. Report Abuse or Neglect
    24. Soil & Water Conservation District
      1. Clean Sweep Program
        1. Committee Members
        2. Events
        3. Spotlights
        4. Business Award
        5. Super Sweeper Award
      2. Conservation Programs
        1. North Carolina Agriculture Cost Share Program (NCACSP)
        2. Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP)
        3. Stream Restoration Assistance Program (StRAP)
        4. Voluntary Agriculture District Program (VAD)
        5. Annual Beaver Management Program
      3. Education
    25. Solid Waste & Recycling
      1. Convenience Centers
      2. Curbside Refuse
        1. Curbside Refuse Information
        2. Retail Refuse Sticker Outlets
        3. GFL Subscription Service
        4. Find My Pickup Day
        5. Holiday Schedule
      3. Recycling
        1. Recycling Information
        2. Find My Pickup Day
        3. Electronics Recycling Program
        4. Craven County Convenience Sites
      4. Report Refuse & Recycling Issue
      5. Regional Landfill
      6. Frequently Asked Questions
    26. Tax Administration
      1. Bill Pay
      2. Tax Collection
        1. Overview
        2. Tax Rates
        3. Pay My Bill
        4. Beer and Wine License Application
        5. Gross Receipts Rental Tax Report
        6. Occupancy and Tourism Development Tax Form
        7. Pre-Payments
        8. Delinquent Tax Payment Assistance
        9. Property Foreclosures
        10. Change of Mailing Address
      3. Real Estate Appraisal
        1. Revaluation 2023
          1. Revaluation 2023 Videos
          2. View My Property Card
          3. Search Comparable Sales of My Property
          4. Revaluation 2023 Presentation 02/20/2023
          5. Announcement
          6. Introduction
          7. Town Meetings
          8. Forms
          9. Schedules of Values, Standards, and Rules
          10. Revaluation by NC General Statutes
          11. NCDOR Appeals Manual
          12. Important Dates to Remember
          13. Mapping / GIS
          14. Pay My Bill
        2. Revaluation 2028
        3. Tax Appraisal
        4. Present Use Value Exclusion
        5. Property Foreclosures
        6. Property Sales Information
        7. Historic Properties
        8. GIS/Mapping
        9. Change of Mailing Address
        10. Pay My Bill
      4. Property Foreclosures
      5. Personal Property
        1. Motor Vehicles
          1. Tag & Tax System
          2. Gap Billing
            1. What is a Gap Bill?
            2. Pay My Gap Bill
          3. Active Duty Military Motor Vehicle Exemption
          4. Antique Automobile
          5. NCDMV Website
          6. Taxes Paid Receipts
          7. Pay My Bill
            1. Pay My Motor Vehicle Bill
            2. Pay My Gap Bill
        2. Non-Business Personal Property
        3. Business Personal Property
        4. Pay My Bill
        5. Change of Mailing Address
      6. Exclusions & Exemptions
        1. Active Duty Military Motor Vehicle Exemption
        2. Antique Airplane & Automobile Exclusion
        3. Builders Exclusion
        4. Circuit Breaker Homestead Exclusion
        5. Disabled Homestead Exclusion
        6. Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exclusion
        7. Elderly Homestead Exclusion
        8. Historic Properties
        9. Present Use Value Exclusion
        10. Religious Uses Exemption
      7. Forms
      8. Other Resources
        1. Mapping / GIS
        2. Municipalities
        3. Hurricane Florence Damage Reporting
      9. ACI Payments, Inc. Credit Card Payments
    27. Transportation (CARTS)
      1. Omnibus (Fixed) Routes
        1. Blue Route (Medical)
        2. Orange Route (Employment and Retail)
        3. Green Route (Education and Recreation)
      2. Fares
      3. Apply for Service
      4. Transportation Advisory Board
      5. Public Hearings & Documents
      6. Title VI and ADA Compliance
      7. Microtransit 
    28. Veterans Services
      1. 2018 Annual Report
      2. Benefits
        1. Burial Benefits
        2. Compensation
        3. Pension
        4. Home Loans
        5. Education and Training
        6. Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
        7. Life Insurance
      3. Healthcare
        1. Medical Benefits
        2. Mental Health Care
          Psychological Health Resource Center
        3. Prescriptions
    29. Water Department
      1. BillPay
      2. Information & Forms
      3. Customer Contact Update Form
      4. Water Quality Reports
      5. Water Treatment Facility
      6. Emergency Notification System- CodeRED
      7. Report a Water Issue
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  4. Services

    1. Apply For
      1. Building Permits
      2. Birth and Death Certificates
      3. Employment Opportunities
      4. Concealed Carry Permits
      5. Marriage License
      6. Volunteer Board Membership
    2. Contact Us
      1. Directory
      2. Report an Issue
    3. Find
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Park Facilities Status
      3. Bid Opportunities
      4. Budgets
      5. Court Information
      6. GIS Maps
      7. Jail Visitation Guidelines
      8. Media Releases
      9. Pets Available for Adoption
      10. Property Available for Purchase
      11. Property Deeds
      12. Public Health Information
      13. Surplus Property
    4. Pay a Bill
    5. Register/ Sign Up
      1. Alerts
      2. To Vote
      3. My Vehicle
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  5. Community

    1. Arts
      1. Craven Arts Council & Gallery
      2. New Bern Civic Theatre
      3. Rivertowne Players
    2. Chambers of Commerce
      1. Havelock Chamber of Commerce
      2. New Bern Area Chamber of Commerce
    3. Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
    4. Craven County Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board
    5. Craven County Schools
    6. Craven Community College
    7. Craven-Pamlico Regional Library
    8. Eastern Carolina Council of Governments
    9. Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board
    10. Military
      1. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
      2. Fleet Readiness Center East
    11. Municipalities
      1. Bridgeton
      2. Cove City
      3. Dover
      4. Havelock
      5. New Bern
      6. River Bend
      7. Trent Woods
      8. Vanceboro
    12. NCDOT Ferry Schedule
    13. Tourism
      1. Craven County Tourism Development Authority
      2. Swiss Bear
      3. Tryon Palace Historic Site & Gardens
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  6. Feature Links

    Bid Postings
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    1. FEMA Information
    2. Resources and Forms
    3. Press Releases
    4. State of Emergency Orders
    5. Voluntary Evacuation Order
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    1. Medication-Assisted Treatment
    2. AA/NA Schedule
    3. Recovery Support Resources
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    Hospice
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    1. Hospice
    2. Employment Opportunities
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