Beginning Thursday, April 24th, Mecklenburg County will no longer accept new applications for residential projects requiring plan review, residential projects not requiring plan review, or residential master plan projects through POSSE Outrider, also known as the contractor dashboard. Customers should submit applications for these project types using Accela. More information on which projects require submission through Accela on meckpermit.com.

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Keeping Cool: Facilities and Resources Available to Help Residents

As summer temperatures continue to rise into the 90s, 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.
COVID-19 Increasing Locally; Surge Could Continue into Fall

Public Health leaders are advising residents of a summer COVID-19 surge. Emergency department visits and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 infection and evidence of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 illness) in wastewater have all been increasing since early July.
Jury Duty Scam Alert for Mecklenburg County Residents

Mecklenburg County has a warning for residents about a scam involving jury service
The HOMES Program is Helping Mecklenburg County Homeowners 

Mecklenburg County homeowners who are struggling with rising costs of living have an ally in the HOMES program.
Fresh Veggies for Seniors: Vouchers Available for Farmers Markets

Mecklenburg County is taking part in the N.C. Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Eligible senior citizens can receive $50 in vouchers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at two local farmers markets.
Public Health Teams Gear Up for Charlotte PRIDE Weekend

The Charlotte PRIDE 2023 festival and parade is gearing up for a weekend of events that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Mecklenburg County Public Health (MCPH) team members will be in action at the city’s largest outdoor festival and parade to provide services and information.
No Swim Advisory Lifted for a Portion of Lake Norman

A NO SWIM advisory was lifted today for a portion of Lake Norman.
County Manager Dena R. Diorio and Bank Executive D. Steve Boland Receive Prestigious Award from Urban League of Central Carolinas

County Manager Dena R. Diorio received the prestigious Whitney M. Young Award from the Urban League of the Central Carolinas.
Women’s Equality Day: Celebrating Women in Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg County is celebrating women across the county and across the nation for Women’s Equality Day 2023. The Board of County Commissioners’ Women’s Advisory Board is hosting a free event on Saturday, Aug. 12 for women to gather and discover the stories of local trailblazers, learn about their journeys, and gain insights into the ongoing fight for gender equality.
Statement from the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners on the death of Union County (NC) Board of Commissioners Chairman Stony Rushing

The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, Chairman George Dunlap, and County Manager Dena R. Diorio, express their heartfelt condolences to the family and colleagues of Union County Board of Commissioners Chairman Stony Rushing who passed away unexpectedly yesterday, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.