For information on town-levied assessments on properties within town limits, contact Town Hall. Examples of this type of levy would include sidewalk projects, sewer line extensions, other special projects.

Town Hall 828 295-5200

To operate a business, trade, profession, calling, occupation, selling or offering for sale of articles, goods or services within the corporate limits of the Town of Blowing Rock, one must obtain a Business/Privilege License from Town Hall. This is an annual tax on the privilege of doing business within the Town's jurisdiction. The Town is not a licensing agency for any trade or profession. These licenses are valid from July 1 to June 30 of each year. Fees vary according to the type of business. The terms Business License, Schedule B License, and Privilege License are used interchangeably. For more information, contact Town Hall.

Town Hall 828 295-5240

To resolve problems or make comments about cable television service, call your service provider first. Charter Communities 828 264-9411

If the company does not respond satisfactorily, contact the Town Manager at Town Hall 828 295-5200

For general complaints or if department is unknown, contact Town Hall 828 295-5200

A list of available positions with the Town of Blowing Rock is available at the Town Hall or online.

Town Hall 828 295-5200

Blowing Rock has a library staffed by Community Club volunteers. The library is located on the corner of Main Street and Park Avenue and is adjacent to Town Hall. The library offers a preschool story time all year round on Monday and Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. During the summer, there is story time for Kindergarten through 5th graders from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. All visitors are welcome.

Summer Hours (May - October) are Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Winter Hours (November - April) are Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For further information contact the Blowing Rock Library 828 295-7000

Internet access is not available at the Blowing Rock Library, however the Watauga County Library, located in Boone, has internet access. For further information please contact the Watauga County Library 828 264-8784

All real and personal property tax and motor vehicle tax is assessed by your county of residence for citizens of Blowing Rock. Please contact Watauga County 828 265-8021 or Caldwell County 828 757-1321

For owners who are considering starting a new business, please contact the Town Hall, the Department of Planning and Inspections, and the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce.

Town Hall 828 295-5200 - Planning and Inspections 828 295-5240 - Chamber of Commerce 828 295-7851

A fee of $25.00 will be assessed upon the return of the check or draft from the financial institution.

In accordance with North Carolina law, the town levies property (ad valorem) taxes on July 1, the beginning of the town's fiscal year. These taxes are separate from those levied by Watauga County. The taxes are due on September 1, but interest does not accrue until the following January 6. These taxes are based on assessed values as defined by county tax assessors on January 1. To see the Town's current property tax rate, please visit the Town Budget section of the website. The tax rate is based on an estimated total valuation of property for the purposes of taxation of $1,004,200,200 and an estimated collection rate of 97%.

Town Hall is responsible for the collection of all property tax billings and assessments with the exception of Motor Vehicle Tax. This is assessed by your county of residence for citizens of Blowing Rock and collected by the county. For further information or questions pertaining to tax assessment, please contact Watauga County 828 265-8021 or Caldwell County 828 757-1321.

For payment or more information, please contact Town Hall 828 295-5200.

The Town of Blowing Rock operates under a council/manager form of government. The Town Manager is charged with administering the day-to-day operations of town government as well as implementing the policies enacted by the Town Board of Commissioners. To contact the Town Manager, please call Town Hall.

Town Hall 828 295-5200

The Town of Blowing Rock sends out invoices for water, sewer and garbage (utility bills) bi-monthly. These are mailed during the last week of the month for the previous two month's service based on usage. The full amount is due approximately 30 days from the date of the bill.

Town Hall 828 295-5200

For information on upcoming elections, please contact the Board of Elections in the county you reside in.

Watauga County 828 265-8061 or Caldwell County 828 757-1300

Citizens are encouraged to participate in the various processes of local government and to apply for appointment to serve on the Town's boards and commissions. A list of available positions may be obtained from Town Hall or on our website. Interested citizens would submit a letter expressing interest and a resume detailing relevant experience or knowledge for the board in question to the Town Manager or Town Clerk.

Town Hall 828 295-5200