PUBLIC NOTICES

  • 03/09/2026 - Juvenile Crime Prevention Council RFP FY 26-27

    The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) has studied the risk factors and needs of Juvenile Court involved youth in this county and hereby publishes a Request for Proposals.  The JCPC anticipates funds from the NC Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Community Programs section in the amount of $139,176 to fund programs to serve delinquent and at-risk youth for the state fiscal year 2026-2027 beginning on, or after, July 1, 2026.  The use of these funds requires a local match of 30%. Please click HERE to view the RFP and click HERE to view the Summary Report of the Watauga County Risk and Needs Assessment Committee. Deadline for applications is March 9th, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

  • 03/10/2026 - RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS MIDDLE FORK GREENWAY

    WATAUGA COUNTY MIDDLE FORK GREENWAY SECTION 3A TRAILHEAD AND GREENWAY

    Sealed bids for the project entitled Middle Fork Greenway Section 3A Stream Restoration will be received by the Watauga County until local time 2:00pm on Tuesday, March 10th in the Watauga County Administrative Office located at 814 W King Street, Boone, NC. At said place and time, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

    For more information CLICK HERE.

    For Constructions Documents CLICK HERE.

    ADDENDUM 1: Bridge Revisions MFG SECTION 3 GREENWAY AND TRAILHEAD CLICK HERE.

    ADDENDUM 2: MFG SECTION 3 GREENWAY AND TRAILHEAD CLICK HERE.

    Bid Form for Construction Contract CLICK HERE.

    Re-Advertisement for Bid MFG3A Greenway CLICK HERE.

  • 03/10/2026 - Watauga County Medic Base 1 Request For Proposals

    REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

    MEDIC BASE ONE INTERIOR PAINTING AND EPOXY FLOOR COATING

     

    Watauga County is seeking proposals for repainting interior walls, gypsum drywall ceilings, trim and preparing and applying epoxy floor coating system at Watauga County Medic Base 1, 921 West King Street, Boone, NC.

     

    Proposers shall email their proposals to robert.marsh@watgov.org by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.  Please contact Watauga County Maintenance Department at 828-264-1430 if you have questions regarding this proposal.  

  • 01/01/2027 - Preparation for the 2027 Revaluation

    Preparation for the 2027 Revaluation is currently underway with every property in Watauga County to be visited by an appraiser.  The field reviews are conducted to ensure the data of the property reflects accurately in the county tax records. As a part of this review, all residential and commercial properties will be digitally photographed to ensure that all improvements can be compared consistently and uniformly, as well as to validate property addresses and locations to assist emergency services. Staff will be driving vehicles with door magnets attached identifying them as Watauga County Appraisal.  Appraisers will be wearing a safety vest and lanyard with a photo ID Badge attached. As part of their appraisal, they will be knocking on doors to advise the owner that they are there and ask a couple of questions. If no one is home, the appraiser will leave a door hanger to let the owner know the property was visited by staff.  Should you have any questions as to the identity of the individual at your home please contact the Tax Office at 828-265-8021.