New Hanover County has officially sunset its local journeyman program for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical trades. The county no longer issues journeyman cards or administers journeyman exams.

The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners held their first October meeting at the Historic Courthouse in downtown Wilmington on Monday, taking several matters into consideration. Details on those ...

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – Two programs in New Hanover County are looking for volunteers to guide community members through the 2026 income tax filing process. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) ...

Art in the Arboretum postponed due to possible rainy and windy weather this weekend. Rain dates are October 31 & November 1; 10am - 4pm each day.

Applications may be submitted through the COAST online permitting portal or by mail to the New Hanover County Planning & Land Use Department.

Find contact information for the Non-Emergency 911 Line in New Hanover County, NC, through this staff directory.

Costs are calculated based on under roof square footage of structure, $400 minimum fee $.441 x sq.ft. Minor Accessory, Alteration, Remodel, Renovation, Repair (minor is defined as requiring a single ...

As a commercial producer of agricultural, horticultural or forest products, North Carolina allows eligible producers to apply for tax assessment on the basis of present use, rather than full market ...

Gardens Garden area with pond and gazebo This area may be reserved for weddings only Wedding Rental Policies & Contract Outdoor Gym Picnic Shelters (6) Reservable shelters Shelter #1 Small Shelter – ...

Floodplain management aims to reduce flood risk, protect public health and safety, and help communities become more resilient. New Hanover County utilizes corrective and preventive measures to reduce ...

Preserving the past, maintaining the present, and building the future of New Hanover County. Facilities Management is a people and customer-oriented department with several distinct functions. The ...

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