Beginning the week of Feb. 25th, Mecklenburg County will no longer accept new applications for small commercial projects, new trade permits (commercial or residential), or equipment changeouts or trade internet permits (TIPS) (commercial or residential) through POSSE Outrider, also known as the contractor dashboard. Customers should submit applications for these project types using Accela. More information on our Accela page.

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Keeping Cool: Additional Resources Available July 5 and 6 for Mecklenburg County Residents

On Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6, additional resources will be available in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to help vulnerable residents beat the heat. Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office (CMEMO), and homeless service providers continue to work together to monitor the weather, support the needs of the community, and address needs that may arise due to the extreme heat.
Looking for Stories of Resilience for a Special Community Show

Have you ever felt compelled to share your resilience story - the story of your journey to overcoming, feeling vulnerable, or recovery from mental health struggles, substance use, or community violence exposure?
Supplemental Income Pilot Program for Residents in Reentry After Incarceration

Criminal Justice Services will launch an innovative pilot program to support residents reentering the community after incarceration. The Supplemental Income Pilot Program will kick off on July 1.
No-Cost COVID-19 Vaccines End in August

Health leaders are sending out an important message about the federal Bridge Access Program, which was launched in 2023 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Keeping Cool: Facilities and Resources Available to Mecklenburg County Residents

As summer temperatures continue to rise, Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office (CMEMO), and homeless service providers are working together to support the needs of the community.
Public Health Offers Free Screenings for National HIV Testing Day

Mecklenburg County Public Health will recognize National HIV Testing Day on June 27 with free screenings for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
County Announces Independence Day Closings

Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, for the Independence Day holiday.
Let the Clean Air Games Begin!

Mecklenburg County Air Quality, Sustain Charlotte and Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) are teaming up for a healthier community.
The County’s Solid Waste Management Program is Rocking Down Electric Avenue

The Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Management Program is rocking down Electric Avenue with its latest utility vehicle. The John Deere Gator will be used at Compost Central Recycling Center, 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte.
County’s Public Health Recognized for Outstanding Equity Work

Public Health’s commitment to equity in serving Mecklenburg County residents is being recognized by public media.