Residents Highlight and Current Interests

Essential Departmental Functions:

The Governing Body budget consists of expenditures of the Henderson County Board of Commissioners during the fiscal year. The Board of Commissioners provide policy directives and adopt legislative actions through the adoption of county ordinances.

FY 2027 Adopted Budget

The Henderson County Budget Office is a division of the Office of the County Manager.

Essential Departmental Functions: The Budget Office analyzes budget requests from County departments and presents a proposed budget annually to the County Manager for submission to the Board of Commissioners.

FY 2027 Budget Book Demo

Clear Creek Sewer System Historical Timeline

The Clear Creek Sewer Project has been a top priority for Henderson County since 2017, with numerous public information sessions and Board of Commissioners meetings dedicated to its development. The project is designed to bring essential sewer infrastructure to a growing area of the county that has long lacked adequate service.
Board of Commissioners Discussions and Minutes

Joint Water and Sewer Commission Interlocal Agreement

Etowah Sewer System Customers

Henderson County recently purchased the Etowah Sewer System.

Judicial Center Addition & Renovation (JCAR)

The Judicial Center Addition and Renovation (JCAR) project in Henderson County, NC, is a major capital improvement initiative aimed at expanding and modernizing the county's courthouse and detention center.

The project includes a 94,315-square-foot courthouse addition, renovations to the existing 99,100-square-foot courthouse, and expansions to the detention facility.

Henderson County commissioners approved the project in May 2024, making it the largest capital improvement in county history.

The project is currently in the construction phrase.